SPOTLIGHT
A 25-year legacy: A reflection on Tom Izzo's decorated tenure
This year’s season was cut short for Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo and his team, but his legacy remains.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer addresses first Michigan COVID-19 death, concerned about test kit supply
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the public March 18 following the first death from COVID-19 complications in Michigan.
MICHIGAN
First COVID-19 death in Michigan
The first death in Michigan due to COVID-19 complications has occurred.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball finishes as No. 9 in final AP Poll
MSU men’s hoops finished the season ranked No. 9.
MICHIGAN
Economic support for Michigan businesses during coronavirus pandemic
Small business support organizations provide resources amid Coronavirus pandemic.
MICHIGAN
MSU economist: Coronavirus consequences start in college towns
COVID-19's economic impact in Michigan starts in college towns like East Lansing, according to an MSU economics professor.
NEWS
The Dinner Table Podcast: COVID-19
Tessa Osborne and Griffin Wiles dig into the recent wake of COVID-19, how it’s impacting our day to day lives, local businesses and the broader lens of the world. They discuss their own experiences living life in self-quarantine and updates surrounding Michigan State University's action in all of this. Tessa and Griffin's views do not reflect those of The State News.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Great moments in MSU sports history: 2009 Final Four
The Motor City needed a reason to cheer in 2009. Enter MSU men's basketball.
MICHIGAN
Greater East Lansing residents extend support in form following COVID-19
East Lansing Board of Education President Erin Graham created a form to connect residents in need with those sharing resources amid COVID-19 concerns.
MSU
MSU sends ‘premature’ layoff notice to dining staff
Part-time Michigan State University dining hall employees received an email on Tuesday that falsely announced that they would be laid off.
MICHIGAN
CATA to temporarily close its downtown Lansing transportation center
While in-person transactions at the transportation center will temporarily be suspended, riders can still board buses using its current bus pullouts.
MICHIGAN
ELPD Chief Larry Sparkes retires
East Lansing Police Chief Larry Sparkes has retired, according to a press release sent out Tuesday.
MICHIGAN
54-A and 54B District Courts close to the public due to COVID-19 concerns
54-A District Court will be closed to the public until April 3 amid COVID-19 concerns, according to a press release from court officials. 54B District court will also be closed to the public until April 5 in accordance with the East Lansing local state of emergency.
FOOTBALL
Great moments in MSU sports history: The 100th Rose Bowl game
Mark Dantonio told his team before the 2013 season: "You will be the ones."
MSU
Suspended MSU Museum director Mark Auslander files lawsuit against MSU
Suspended MSU Museum Director Mark Auslander filed a lawsuit against Michigan State University
MICHIGAN
Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed due to COVID-19
Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed to the public as of Saturday, March 14 following the spread of COVID-19.
MSU
MSU temporarily closes recreational facilities
All recreational facilities, including IM buildings, are closed.
MICHIGAN
MDHHS to start reporting COVID-19 cases by a new format
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, will begin reporting COVID-19 case numbers at a new time with new metrics starting Tuesday, March 17.
MSU
MSU students eligible for $1,120 housing credit if they move out before April 12
On-campus Michigan State students are eligible for a housing credit if they move out before April 12.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer signs executive orders for unemployment benefits, anti-price gouging
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders about consumer protection and unemployment benefits.