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Witnesses say Michigan State medical resident sexually assaulted them
Phinn is accused of sending women texts containing photos of his penis and forcing women to watch him masturbate.
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E.L. Public Library holds first monthly board game event
The East Lansing Public Library held its first monthly board game event Saturday afternoon, with 30 mostly cooperative board games available to residents.
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Fenner Nature Center receives $31K grant for new pavilion
The Fenner Nature Center in Lansing received a $31,800 grant from the Jackson National Community Fund (JNCF) to support construction of the conservancy's new pavilion.
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Emerging Leaders Program accepting applications until Jan. 30
The city of East Lansing will accept applications for the civic engagement program until Jan. 30, with accepted participants notified beginning Feb. 11.
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Art Lab yoga class encourages reflection, connection through exercise
A yoga "community connection" to encourage self-exploration through exercise, organized by the Spartan Warrior Project, was held at MSU Broad Art Lab on Tuesday.
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Recapping Capitol and East Lansing news from winter break
It’s hard to keep up with local news over the semester break. Here’s your Capitol and city recap to make things a little easier.
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E.L. District Court receives high marks in public satisfaction survey
More than 90 percent of 54-B District Court users feel court staff are respectful, cases are handled fairly and business is handled in a timely manner, a court survey found.
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Lansing delays second phase of medical marijuana dispensary licensure
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope has delayed the start of Phase 2 of the medical marijuana provisioning center licensing process, to focus on finishing the 20 licenses under Phase 1.
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Whitmer, supporters gather at Cobo Center for inaugural celebration
At Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $150-a-ticket inaugural ball Jan. 1, supporters and Democratic Party officials celebrated bipartisanship and a new era in state leadership.
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Gretchen Whitmer sworn in as Michigan's 49th governor
Gretchen Whitmer took the oath of office Tuesday morning to become the 49th governor of the state of Michigan, marking history as the state’s second-ever female governor.
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Michigan residents react to New Year's Day inauguration ceremony
At 10:30 a.m. on New Year's Day, the Michigan inauguration ceremony welcomed Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Michigan State Trustees and Michigan Supreme Court Justices to their positions.
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Michigan State student charged in murder of fellow student
Two more people, including an MSU student, have been charged in connection to the murder of an MSU student in October.
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Lansing's trial run of post-election audit a success, city clerk says
On Dec. 4, Lansing conducted a first-of-its-kind, post-election audit — one that met the city's goal of 90 percent confidence, City Clerk Chris Swope said.
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Park District clears major hurdle, receives state tax credit
The Park District redevelopment project is officially moving forward, after the developers received a crucial state tax credit last week.
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City Council may require electric car chargers at new developments
An ordinance is being pushed by city council that would require new developments in East Lansing to have electric car charging stations.
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JCI Lansing's Stuff the Bus drive taking gifts for Lansing families
Lansing families will have the opportunity to receive Christmas gifts donated through JCI Lansing's Stuff the Bus drive, running this weekend at the Eastwood Towne Center Walmart.
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Holiday gifts from Michigan artists available at Lansing gallery
The Lansing Art Gallery offers Michigan artists a chance to sell their works at the Michigan Made Holiday Exhibition, which runs through Dec. 22.
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Possible clarification of rental law paused until August 2019
The introduction of a controversial ordinance to make it illegal to charge multiple months of rent at once is getting delayed, again.
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Stephens presses forward on leasing ordinance
Lawyers advising East Lansing City Council member Aaron Stephens told him that charging multiple months' rent at a time is illegal, as Stephens prepares to introduce an ordinance to prevent such cases.
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Meridian Township winter farmers' market to open tomorrow
The Meridian Township Farmers' Market will open its winter market tomorrow, Dec. 1 at Meridian Mall in Okemos.