Various institutions in Greater Lansing have offered support through goods like free coffee, beauty services and experiences for students, staff and first responders that have been affected by the mass shooting on MSU's campus.
Michigan State University and the East Lansing community has sprung into action with making sure students are supported and have outlets to cope after the mass shooting Monday night.
Alexandria Verner, from Clawson, was a junior studying biology. Verner played volleyball, basketball and softball.Brian Fraser, from Grosse Pointe, was a sophomore studying business. Fraser was the Chapter President of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at MSU. Arielle Anderson, a junior at MSU, was from Grosse Pointe.
Police have confirmed the identity of two of the victims of the Monday night mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus. The identity of the third victim is currently being withheld per the family's wishes.
"Our spartan hearts are broken," Woodruff said. "We're grieving, as a community, we're grieving together. We struggle to comprehend. We lost families, friends, classmates and our hearts go out to the victims of this senseless tragedy."
The deceased suspect in the Monday mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus has been identified by police as 43-year-old Anthony McRae. Classes will be canceled until Monday morning and a variety of resources are available to community members.
The Michigan State University shooting suspect that died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Lansing is confirmed to be a 43-year-old man with no affiliation to the university.
UPDATE: The suspect in a mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus that has left three dead and multiple injured is dead, MSUPD interim deputy chief Chris Rozman confirmed at 12:38 p.m. at a press briefing.
Thaowan Ratanarush has brought the flavors of her home in Phitsanulok, Thailand to Okemos, providing authentic Thai food for students, families and even public figures.
Other social media posts confirmed that similar calls were made to high schools in Portage, Huron High School and Saginaw. All police departments have confirmed there were no shots fired.
Movies and other popular culture would have you think that drinking is a must during a night out. But more and more bars and restaurants are moving toward having nonalcoholic cocktails, or "mocktails," on their menu, giving people a creative and flavorful alcohol-free drinking experience.
The East Lansing Police Department has been in contact with a masked individual. Police and a social worker have been in contact with him and his family because his presence has raised concerns in the community.
East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon hosted a listening session at Hannah Community Center on Friday, Jan. 27, in which he addressed questions and concerns from parents, students and others about safety in East Lansing public schools.
The Junction, taking over the building that previously housed Green Dot Stables, has turned into not just a bar, but also a restaurant and a nightclub.
Comfort food, dishes that are normally both high in calories and carbohydrates, can be a way to maintain a more positive mindset when the days start to get gloomy.
October brought the opening of Eastside Lansing Food Co-Op. Now, after being open for around 3 months, the store now accepts food stamps.
The start of the new year marked an increase in the statewide minimum wage, moving from $9.87 per hour to $10.10 per hour. In February, a Michigan Court of Appeals will hold a hearing in which it will rule on whether there should be another increase to the minimum wage.
Joining the ranks of downtown East Lansing's restaurants is Kimchi Box, which serves Korean food with a fast-casual twist. The chain restaurant was first started by an MSU alumnus.
Senator Debbie Stabenow announced Thursday that she would retire from the Senate once her current term finishes in 2024. Speculation over who would run for the seat immediately followed her announcement.
Their oaths and the appointment of an eighth trustee mean the board is operating with all seats filled, and the search for a permanent university president can begin.