MSU student dies in plane crash off Florida coast

Engineering freshman Daniel Renzulli died after the plane his father was piloting crashed off of the coast of Florida over winter break. 

Cooks posts double digits, Allen remains physical against No. 18 Minnesota

In the team's tenth win of the season, Sidney Cooks posted double digit points and Jenna Allen remained physical against the No. 18 Golden Gophers.

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.

Izzo looks for Winston to step up while Langford out with injury

With shooting guard Joshua Langford out for the foreseeable future, Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is looking for someone to step up in the co-captain’s absence. 

With high preseason expectations, Michigan State football underperforms in 2018

Matt McQuaid shines defensively, shuts down Purdue's Carsen Edwards

Senior guard Matt McQuaid impact on the 77-59 win over Purdue might have been the same if he had never even shot the ball. 

Q&A with new MSU Chief of Police Kelly Roudebush

The State News sat down with new MSU Police Chief Kelly Roudebush — the university's first female chief — before she entered the position Jan. 1.

Spartans wear down Minnesota, end two game losing streak

Sidney Cook had a tremendous game off the bench on both sides of the court, leading MSU with points (21), and tallying three blocks. 

Prosecution's call for limits on evidence in Klages case denied

The Attorney General's office's motion to place a protective order on discovery in the case of former MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages was denied in Ingham County Circuit Court.

Letter: Political morality, degrading language cannot be objective

Both Democrats and Republicans view themselves as the morally right and passionate party and we should not grant leeway to one group over the other based on subjective views.

WATCH: Reactions from coaches, players after MSU's 77-59 win over Purdue

Basketball players and coach Tom Izzo react to the win against Purdue Tuesday night.

Key stories students may have missed during winter break

During break, you might have missed the appointment of a new trustee, an update on the Attorney General's investigation into MSU and calls to reopen the Healing Assistance Fund. Catch up here.

Trustees unanimously approve resolution to reopen healing fund

A resolution to reopen the Healing Assistance Fund was unanimously approved by the MSU Board of Trustees. 

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.

Dianne Byrum elected chairperson of the MSU Board of Trustees

Dianne Byrum is the new chairperson of the MSU Board of Trustees.

MSU notes: Winston's big game leads Spartans past Purdue

Purdue had one objective for game planning against Michigan State point guard Cassius Winston, wear him out and grind him down.

Volleyball adds Oklahoma grad transfer for 2019

The Michigan State volleyball team announced the addition of setter, Audrey Alford for the 2019 season.

Frey to join CFL after absence from football

Former Michigan State linebacker Chris Frey Jr. announced he is back in football after signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League Tuesday via Twitter. 

Column: Should we care when politicians degrade others?

The evocative language used by Michigan Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib to encourage the impeachment of President Donald Trump during Tlaib’s speech caught the attention of many news publications across the nation.

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.