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E.L. library to host 7th annual Books, Bites and Bids fundraiser
The East Lansing Public Library is holding its seventh Annual Books, Bites and Bids fundraising event on April 13.
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Hannah Center exhibit commemorates 50th anniversary of MLK's death
"Remembering Martin," an exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., will be open to the public until May 1.
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Gretchen Whitmer donates all $3,330 donation she received from Strampel
According to records, democratic gubernatorial candidate and MSU alumna Gretchen Whitmer received a $3,330 donation from former dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Strampel.
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Ex-football player Auston Robertson requests venue change for trial
Former MSU football player Auston Roberston requested a venue change for the criminal trial he is facing.
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Moving Forward event brings conversation around sex assault off campus
Residents and advocates for survivors of sexual assault came together to discuss ways to combat sexual violence at the East Lansing Public Library on Saturday.
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HUD says $134,000 sidewalk project was 'conflict of interest'
A Housing and Urban Development official determined a 2013 sidewalk improvement project along Abbot Road to be ineligible for federal funding. Although the money will initially be returned, it can be used in future projects until it expires.
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'Enough is Enough': Hundreds rally at Capitol to 'March for Our Lives'
Hundreds of marchers descended upon the Capitol lawn in Lansing on Saturday to take part in the “March for Our Lives” — a national anti-gun violence protest organized in wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
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Results from 2nd community budget survey now online
New survey results compiled by Lansing firm Public Sector Consultants reach a similar conclusion as a previous survey: residents are divided on how to best handle the city's budget crisis.
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March For Our Lives returns Saturday to honor victims of mass violence
Students, parents and faculty will take to the Michigan State Capitol on Saturday and march to remember those who lost their lives due to gun violence and to demand change.
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White nationalist arraigned after Richard Spencer's speech at MSU
White nationalist Gregory Conte was arrested at white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech on March 5.
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Designated moped parking to begin August 2018
Moped riders are required to park in designated areas starting Aug. 1.
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First E.L. Styrofoam recycling station convenient for residents
With assistance from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Dart Container, East Lansing now has its own Styrofoam recycling station at 1800 E. State Rd.
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Amid E.L. construction, residents push for more bike-friendly city
Amid East Lansing city construction, residents push for more bike racks and a more bike-friendly downtown.
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Meridian Township Police hire Nassar survivor to consult training
After dismissing Brianne Randall-Gay's complaint of sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in 2004, Meridian Township Police has hired her to consult on criminal sexual conduct training.
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State, federal government pushing legislation in wake of Nassar
These bills, focused around giving victims of sexual abuse more time to sue, increasing punishment for those who fail to report suspected abuse, eliminating governmental immunity for those who committed criminal sexual conduct and more, continue to be introduced, as the MSU community awaits change.
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Three takeaways from the March 20 City Council meeting
East Lansing City Council — minus Shanna Draheim — held its second meeting in three weeks on Tuesday.
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St. Patrick's Day 'relatively calm' for crimes, ELPD says
Crimes reported during St. Patrick's Day weekend were relatively low compared to previous years, ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said.
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Great Lakes Folk Festival put on 1-year hiatus, drastic changes likely
The Great Lakes Folk Festival will not be held in 2018, as construction projects downtown would pose logistical problems. Organizers hope to unveil a completely reworked festival in 2019.
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Judge denies motion to restrict info of arrested Spencer protesters
Nine people arrested at the protest against white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at MSU were at the 54B District Court Friday afternoon.
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Interim President John Engler grilled at Senate subcomittee hearing
Interim President John Engler's testimony during an hour-long hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education painted a positive picture of MSU's on-campus response to sexual assault, but faced heavy scrutiny from legislators.