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Downtown's Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheez closes
Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez!, a comfort food restaurant on Grand River Avenue, closed for business last night.
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Guide to the 2016 Ingham County Sheriff's race
Ingham County’s choice to replace longtime Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth is between two experienced veterans, one from within the office and one from a local department, both with familial legacies in the area.
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The importance of local elections
The Nov. 8 election is less than two weeks away, and the effort to bring attention to smaller elections is growing.
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University Student Commission offers campus a voice on city issues
In East Lansing City Hall, there are about a dozen MSU students working with the local government.
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Police and emergency services prep for busy U-M game weekend
East Lansing and MSU are working together to promote public safety for this weekend’s rivalry home game against Michigan and Halloween festivities, through the Celebrations Committee. Annette Irwin, housing and university relations administrator for the city and co-chair of the committee, said the city and university are preparing for a busy weekend. “It’s the Michigan game and the last time Michigan played here it was a very, very busy night,” Irwin said.
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East Lansing community discusses police perception
ELPD held a community forum Wednesday night at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center In light of national events, police shootings and community protests that have occurred across the country to present the priorities of ELPD and have an open panel discussion pertaining to the community’s perception of ELPD.
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Non-conforming housing ordinance updates get public hearing
Non-conforming housing ordinances are one step closer to changes as East Lansing City Council set public hearings for two of the four proposed ordinances.
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What to do if you're charged with an MIP in East Lansing
MSU and the City of East Lansing are available to help relieve the stress of students facing a MIP-related charge by informing and helping them of the legal process while also offering various resources.
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City Council hears report from Financial Health Review Team
The East Lansing City Council heard a progress report from its Financial Health Team, a committee of residents and experts examining the city’s finances, on Tuesday. After eight months of work, the team is nearly done with its research and gathering.
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MSU student allegedly damages multiple cars in drunken birthday joyride
A MSU student is facing charges of fleeing and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in an incident that occurred Saturday night according to ELPD.
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MSU police arrest 22 over homecoming weekend
MSUPD’s Clery Crime and Fire Log shows that 22 arrests were made on MSU's campus over the weekend.
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Meridian Mall to close on Thanksgiving Day
Meridian Mall announced that they will not open their doors on Thanksgiving Day which brought joy to some who work there.
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Clown craze might have gone too far
Cities nationwide have been inundated with news over the past few weeks of people dressing up as clowns and causing terror within the community causing concern from real, professional clowns.
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Numerous road closings planned during homecoming parade Friday
Grand River Ave, Abbot Road, and Farm Lane are the big-name roads planned to be closed for the MSU Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m.
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MSUPD releases stats on crime and safety for the past three years
MSU police released it's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes crime and fire data for the previous three years while including an extensive amount of information related to safety and security.
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Area court to implement new, adult drug court
East Lansing's 54B District Court will be soon implementing an adult drug court to aid non-violent offenders in Ingham County who are addicted to drugs.
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E.L. taking steps to improve on-site recycling
For students living on campus, recycling is as easy as walking downstairs. Students living in apartment complexes take multiple steps to reach a sustainable goal.
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East Lansing to upgrade to citywide computerized parking
East Lansing City Council approved a resolution to finance a new project of city-wide computerized parking equipment on Tuesday.
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East Lansing decriminalizes marijuana under restrictions
East Lansing City Council passed an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana under specific restrictions on Tuesday.
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Student protesters march down Grand River, demand support from MSU officials
Student protesters marched through Grand River Ave and Farm Lane Tuesday evening, demanding that key officials at MSU announce their support for Black Lives Matter.