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Schuler Books to close in February, closing sale ongoing
Schuler Books store at Eastwood Towne Center is closing in early February because of real estate issues.
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Financial future still uncertain, E.L., community discuss budget
The city of East Lansing's financial future is still up in the air, as it continues the struggle to find at least $3 million to fund pensions.
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5 stories you missed during break
MSU board of trustees meeting. MSU wins 42-17 in Holiday Bowl. East Lansing looks to medical marijuana for revenue. Basketball goes from No. 1 to No. 4. Flooding at the Breslin Center.
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MSU community reacts to white supremacy on campus
Throughout the 2017 fall semester, MSU reported multiple incidents of white supremacist actions on campus and at an administrative level.
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The MSU, Detroit link: A pipeline connected through education
The relationship between Michigan's largest city and its largest university is mutually beneficial, bringing a solid flow of students to MSU and educational opportunities to Detroit's underserved youth.
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ELPD implements new impartial policing policy to combat bias
A new policy spearheaded by the East Lansing Police Department aims to accomplish a new goal: To minimize biased police work.
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E.L. City Clerk steps down, new clerk to begin Jan. 17
After 12 years working for the City of East Lansing, City Clerk Marie Wicks is stepping down.
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4 takeaways from E.L. City Council meeting: Park District, pot and more
Between the return of Park District, medical marijuana and more, the East Lansing City Council discussed a myriad of issues at its meeting Tuesday evening.
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E.L. City Council to hold budget meetings addressing financials
As the City of East Lansing navigates its financial crisis, two community meetings are scheduled for citizens to give input on budget priorities.
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City working on repairs after Grand River water main break
A water main break on Grand River Avenue at Maplewood Drive occurred Monday morning, reducing traffic to one lane.
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E.L. Art Festival date set, applications open for local artists
The 55th East Lansing Art Festival, or ELAF, has a date. And new artists are encourage to apply to display their creativity.
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Peanut Barrel plans to reopen Sunday following renovations
The Peanut Barrel plans to reopen Sunday after renovations, including making changes to the floor, computer system and walls.
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Armed robbery reported on Grove Street near Albert Avenue
MSUPD issued an alert Wednesday regarding an armed robbery in East Lansing. The suspect and victim have not yet been identified.
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E.L. joins lawsuit against 'Big Pharma,' undecided on medical pot
No ordinance was established for medical marijuana provisioning centers, or storefronts, at the East Lansing City Council meeting Tuesday night. The city will also join a growing lawsuit against "Big Pharma" and national distributors for their role in the opioid crisis, as long as there is no cost to the city.
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As Center City construction begins, downtown businesses assess impact
“Losing that back parking lot is the big thing... It’s more difficult for people to find parking. Obviously construction is concerning, people will eventually get used to it.”
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House tax plan would affect MSU grad students
Many graduate students who are employed at the university as teaching or research assistants receive tuition waivers in return for their work. If the bill is passed, those tuition waivers will be counted as taxable income.
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Site plan passes for new 10-story apartment building at Bogue, Grand River
A 10-story, mixed-use apartment building is coming to the corner of Bogue Street and E. Grand River Avenue.
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Budget cuts, medical marijuana spotlight City Council meeting
Possible budget cuts was the biggest talking point at the East Lansing discussion-only City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
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Heavy snow expected to hit Ingham County Wednesday
Contrary to Game of Thrones, winter's already here, and students heading home for the holidays will be affected in droves. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Ingham County area throughout the day Wednesday.
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Richard Spencer attorney gives U-M ultimatum, threatens lawsuit
A representative for white nationalist Richard Spencer gave the University of Michigan an ultimatum Thursday: If U-M does not schedule Spencer to speak on campus by Jan. 15, he will sue the university in federal court.