Marked by frequent interruptions and high tempers, the first presidential debate covered topics from the Supreme Court nomination to race and police ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election. The State News analyzed some of the main topics discussed in the debate and fact-checked some of the claims made by both President Trump and Joe Biden.
The East Lansing City Clerk's office will be opening a satellite office at the Hannah Community Center to assist voters better. All East Lansing residents can register to vote, turn in their voted ballots and vote absentee at this location starting Monday, Oct 5.
The mask requirement extends to the outdoor, public spaces within the boundaries of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority. The requirement would have ended on Tuesday. The newly extended order is currently in place for seven additional days.
With rising COVID-19 cases in Ingham County, Chief Judge Richard Garcia of the 30th Circuit Court and the Ingham County Probate Court issued an order halting jury trials in the two courts until November. Anyone scheduled for trials before Nov. 2 is not required to report.
From Sept. 7 to Sept. 15, the average number of daily cases linked to MSU was 91. In the days following an emergency placing 39 large East Lansing properties under quarantine, the average number of positive cases fell to about 15.
Restaurants that recently opened either for the first time or reopened this summer are experiencing new challenges to ensure the survival of their businesses. Business is slow, but the restaurants are able to stay afloat through loyal customers and curbside pickup options.
The renovation of East Lansing's Patriarche Park will be commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at 3 p.m. and will feature guest speakers Mayor Aaron Stephens, Parks, Recreation and Arts Director Tim McCaffrey, and the president of the East Lansing Baseball Club, Alan Wilk.
The investigation launched after complaints from Michigan residents who said they were deceived by those gathering Unlock Michigan petition signatures.
On Friday, Sept. 25, the city of East Lansing launched a brand new website interface that is more accessible and easier to navigate, according to a release from the city.
The establishment opened on July 17 as the only operating medical facility in East Lansing. On Sept. 26, they opened for recreational use.
Other facilities permitted to reopen Oct. 9 include performance venues, other indoor theaters, indoor climbing, trampoline parks, bingo halls, and arcades.
A local T-shirt shop is partnering with restaurants and businesses in the East Lansing area. They are selling $20 T-shirts with businesses' designs on them, and $5 from each purchase is donated to that business.
The City of East Lansing City Council unanimously approved City Manager George Lahanas's new contract and a new city attorney's contract with Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Law Firm will replace current City Attorney Tom Yeadon effective from Oct. 1.
Four of the development's 25 leased apartments are rented by those under the 55+ age range. The management will have 60 days to correct this violation.
While the candidates agreed on a variety of topics — including the safety and security of absentee voting and general COVID-19 relief plans — they sparred over partisanship throughout the debate.
Over 30% of registered Michigan voters have requested an absentee ballot for Nov. 3.
Former East Lansing Police Department officer and captain, Kim Johnson will be stepping into his role as the new ELPD Chief replacing Interim Chief Steve Gonzalez beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Johnson has served for three decades with ELPD until his retirement in 2012 from his position as the captain of the department.
Since Aug. 24, 1,250 COVID-19 cases have been revealed connected to the university.
The call to action comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson encouraged Michigan citizens to register and vote in a press conference last week.
Vehicle theft suspect caused an accident with another vehicle on the highway. The suspect was then taken into custody Monday by Ingham County Sheriff's Department with assistance from Michigan State University Police Department.