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MSUFCU breaks ground on new headquarters building
MSU Federal Credit Union has broken ground for the second building on the northern headquarter campus.
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Abbot Road construction project will begin next week
Next Monday will see the start of a major construction project on Abbot Road, between East Saginaw Street and Burcham Drive, according to an East Lansing Police Department statement. Construction will occur mainly at night, between 8 p.m.
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E.L. residents raise concerns about Harrison Road construction project
Construction for the project taking place across Harrison Road from Breslin Center parking lots is slated to begin in August, but not without controversy.
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Week in Review: June 12
The top stories from the week ending on June 12. MSU Softball player, Alyssa McBride, who just wrapped up her senior season, raised allegations against assistant coach Jessica Bograkos.
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Witnesses testify in alleged Spartan Village assault case
Three important witnesses testified for the second time in 13 days about the alleged attack 19-year-old MSU student Ryah Kelly received at the hands of five Detroit women during the early morning hours of March 6, 2015. Defendants
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(SCENE) Metrospace and MSU Department of Art partnership approved
An operating agreement between MSU’s Department of Art, Art History and Design and (SCENE) Metrospace was recently approved by the East Lansing City Council.
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Deputy Police Chief Jeff Murphy named interim chief of ELPD
East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Jeff Murphy will serve as the East Lansing interim chief of the East Lansing Police Department following the retirement of ELPD Chief Juli Liebler at the end of June, East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas announced in a press release Wednesday.
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East Lansing Park District could see renovations in the near future
When you drive into downtown East Lansing on Grand River Avenue, coming from Lansing or on East Michigan Avenue, the first thing you see isn't the selection of shops and eateries that Downtown East Lansing has to offer.
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City Council approves extension of Wilson Road to support FRIB
A resolution related to the extension of Wilson Road was unanimously approved by the East Lansing City Council to be discussed and voted on at the June 16 meeting.
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VIDEO: East Lansing Farmer's Market kicks off seventh season
East Lansing Farmer’s Market began its seventh season on June 7 with vendors selling produce that ranged from organically-grown vegetables to homemade desserts. The market was filled with people all eager to buy homegrown produce. The vendors at the market come from all over Michigan and everything they produce is grown or raised in Michigan.
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Lansing hosts state-wide campus sexual assault summit
Michigan's first lady Sue Snyder, along with state legislators, held a summit in downtown Lansing, Monday, to address the issue of ending sexual assault on college campuses across the state.
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VIDEO: Northern Tail Dog Park provides a valuable resource for pet owners
Dave Drake, resident of East Lansing, knew Willie was the dog for him when he was visiting a friend’s house and the now 3-year-old basset german shorthaired pointer mix jumped over the back of the couch and sat down next to him. “If you have a good dog and you are a good owner, there is a special bond,” Drake said.
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On-campus students lament constant weather changes
With summer approaching, activities such as swimming and camping are on the minds of MSU students, but with Michigan’s unpredictable weather, students might have to hold off on warm-weather activities.
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Capital Area Housing Partnership will take over closed Bailey Community Center building
A Capital Area Housing Partnership project to turn the historic Bailey Community Center into a daycare and senior living center was approved by the East Lansing City Council last night.
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VIDEO: Keys in the Cities project brings spontaneous art and music to downtown areas
"Keys in the cities" project brings free opportunities for students to play public pianos in the city.
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CVS now open 24/7, alcohol sales extended to 2 a.m.
After unanimous East Lansing City Council approval earlier in the week, the CVS Pharmacy located at 240 M.A.C. Ave. will stay open 24/7 and will sell alcohol until 2 a.m. now.
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ACLU launches Mobile Justice for Michigan app
The ACLU of Michigan has launched a free downloadable smart phone app that allows users to record and quickly report cases of police misconduct to the ACLU of Michigan. The app is known as Mobile Justice Michigan and became available to users on iOS and Android Wednesday, June 3.
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VIDEO: East Lansing Police Chief Juli Liebler discusses her retirement
Liebler will step down at the end of June, and more information about the process of hiring her predecessor will be released next week.
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New downtown apartment complex approved by City Council
A plan to construct a four-story, mixed use building at 500 Albert Avenue and 122 Division Street was approved by the East Lansing City Council at this week’s meeting.