FEATURES
The 10th season of The East Lansing Farmer's Market is set to kick off Sunday
A variety of vendors are set to attend The East Lansing Famer's Market. This Sunday marks its 10th year
MSU
Newly released emails between Nassar and Strampel: 'the media has killed me'
Emails documenting communication between ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and former Dean of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel amidst allegations of sexual abuse by Nassar were uncovered by MLive.
FEATURES
Celebrate National Donut Day at capital area bakeries
Local bakeries are offering special deals and events in honor of National Donut Day.
SPORTS
2018 MSU Football schedule released
The Big Ten Conference and its broadcast affiliates officially announced MSU's 2018 football schedule.
MSU
FOIA and media requests have 'increased dramatically' at MSU
In wake of the news surrounding MSU's handling of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse case, the university's Freedom of Information Act Office has received an increase in FOIA requests and MSU's Communications and Brand Strategy, or CABS, is still experiencing a high volume in media inquiries.
MSU
Spartan alumna named new advisor to Board of Trustees
Current University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan has been selected by MSU's Board of Trustees to serve as an advisor in the search for the university's next president.
FEATURES
The Poetry Room ends season, not with a bang but with a snap
A panoply of arts enthusiasts clambered into The Robin Theatre for the last open mic event of The Poetry Room's spring season on May 29.
MSU
Ex-MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon to testify before Senate on Nassar next week
Former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will testify next week before a U.S. Senate subcommittee investigating the Olympic community's role in handling sexual assault in the wake of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.
MICHIGAN
Center City District project eyes summer 2019 completion
East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows gave updates about the project in the downtown area, which is set to be completed in summer 2019.
MICHIGAN
Income tax a necessity for basic operations, city officials say
City officials are touting the revived income tax effort, slated for the Aug. 7 ballot, as a way to preserve crucial services and beloved institutions.
FEATURES
Local writers share experiences and advice at boisterous panel discussion
Wednesday's Local Authors Panel at the East Lansing Public Library was a no-holds-barred discussion of what life as a writer is like.
FEATURES
East Lansing honors community veterans with wreath laying ceremony
The City of East Lansing and Lansing-based 1st Battalion, 24th Marines laid a wreaths at the Medal of Honor Memorial and Veterans Monument this Thursday in honor of Memorial Day.
MSU
Package of Nassar-inspired bills passes in Mich. House
A package of 27 bills inspired by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse, which is aimed at preventing child sexual abuse and punishing predators, passed in the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday.
MSU
USA Gymnastics gave 'false excuses' to help cover Nassar during investigations into his abuse
USA Gymnastics officials agreed to provide "false excuses" for ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's absences from major gymnastics events rather than disclose to parents and gymnasts he was under investigation for sexual abuse, according to a report done by the IndyStar.
FEATURES
The Poetry Room to host final open mic of the season
The Poetry Room invites readers, writers and lovers of poetry to the Robin Theater for their final open mic event of the spring season. The open mic event will take place on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m.
MSU
USA Gymnastics CEO apologizes for Nassar's 'despicable crimes,' announces mediation
While testifying before a House committee on Wednesday, USA Gymnastics CEO Kerry Perry apologized to "all who were harmed" by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and said USA Gymnastics is in mediation with Nassar survivors who have sued the organization.
MICHIGAN
2019 budget passes, other takeaways from city council
At last night's city council meeting, councilmembers approved the 2019 budget and spent two hours clarifying the city's financial future.
MSU
House committee to vote on amended Nassar-inspired legislation
The Michigan House of Representatives is prepared to vote on amended legislation made in response to ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse after six weeks of testimony from survivors.
FEATURES
City of East Lansing to honor veterans for Memorial Day
Members of the East Lansing community are invited to the Hannah Community Center on May 24 for a special wreath-laying ceremony that will honor the city's past and present veterans.
MSU
Robert Young to serve as MSU's vice president, general counsel
MSU Interim President John Engler has appointed Robert Young to the position of vice president and general counsel at the university.