MICHIGAN
For fall employment, apply early
Applying for local jobs a couple of months prior to the start of the school year is usually the best bet for getting hired, many employers said.
MICHIGAN
No small fender-benders at Spartan Speedway "Destruction Night"
“Flying around that track is just so much fun. I had this little bugger on three wheels going on the turns,” Speer said, pointing to his Volkswagen Golf. “I love (racing). It’s a blast running into each other. You can drive fast and hit cars and not get in trouble.”
MICHIGAN
The Color Run brings array of experiences to Lansing
Hinz said the proceeds from this race will go toward the Sparrow Regional Children’s Center and Kelleigh’s Cause, a charity dedicated to finding a specific protein that causes the disorder known as Arteriovenous malformations, or AVM.
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Children and parents trudge through mud run in name of family bonding
The run, hosted at Grand Woods Park, included a variety of obstacles designed for families with kids ages 5 to 15. No time was kept and no winner was announced to keep with the non-competitive spirit of the run.
MSU
MSU startup collects old appliances, gives back to students in need
President of Move In, Move Out (also known as MIMO) Kevin Ye said in the summer of 2013 he was approached by a student at Northwestern University in Illinois looking to expand the organization to schools in Michigan.
NEWS
Sights and sounds of Common Ground — Day two
Lansing's Common Ground Music Festival blended reggae and rock and roll for their Wednesday event, bringing spectators together from all over for concerts and carnival festivities.
MSU
Muelder Summer Carillon Series offers unique music experience
The MSU College of Music holds five consecutive carillon recitals on Wednesdays through July beginning at 6 p.m. at the John W. Beaumont Memorial Tower.
NEWS
Luggage stolen, potential identity theft and Grand River Avenue lane closure
The right westbound lane of Grand River Avenue between Bailey Street and Division Street will be closed on Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 during daylight hours.
MICHIGAN
Demolition of first Biggby Coffee location halted
East Lansing Community Development Analyst Tim Schmitt said DTN has not yet set a date for the demolition of the property’s Biggby Coffee and the launch of the project’s construction, but the company would postpone it in order to “take into account some of the comments that were made” at the planning commission meeting.
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Penalties for rental code violations clarified
With the recent amendments, the city now fines landlords up to two times the amount they have gained by illegally renting property.
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New apartment construction booms in East Lansing
By fall 2014, at least two apartment buildings already leasing out spaces are slated to open. By fall 2015, potentially five more apartment buildings might be completed and join the new housing ranks.
MSU
Email fraud scam highlights concerns over MSU email
Every month there are 600,000 attempted network intrusions on MSU’s network. That is not to say there are hundreds of thousands of people attempting to commit cyber crimes. Many of these attempts are automated and MSU’s network security is able to shut out the majority of them with antivirus software and IT support.
MICHIGAN
Common Ground expected to be relatively low-crime event
City of Lansing Fire Department Emergency Management Director Michael Hamel said Common Ground Music Festival is “really a pretty uneventful venue” when it comes to dealing with safety concerns.
FEATURES
First two days of Common Ground offer alternative rock, reggae
Common Ground Music Festival has arrived in East Lansing, drawing hundreds to Adado Riverfront Park.
MICHIGAN
City Council passes ordinance to limit deer population
On July 8, East Lansing City Council made a "self-proclaimed" first step toward reducing an apparent infestation of deer in the city.The council members approved ordinance 1334, an ordinance to disallow the feeding of deer within the city.
MSU
Suspects in Spartan Stadium bomb threat have case postponed
Two suspects appeared in court Tuesday in connection with the false bomb threats to Spartan Stadium, which occurred Wednesday.
MSU
University of New Hampshire graduate offered VP position with MSU IT services
Joanna Young, the candidate for the new vice president of information technology and chief information officer, is awaiting approval by the MSU Board of Trustees.
MSU
Student loses more than $1,500 to email phishing scam
Between June 5 and June 20 a 20-year-old student was victim to an email scam, robbing her of $1,536 via Western Union money transfer transactions. The correspondence turned out to be a phishing scam.
MICHIGAN
Road closings to affect traffic
Multiple road closings might affect traffic on Hagadorn Road.
FEATURES
New movie theatre to open Friday
The new 12-screen theatre, accommodating more than 2,300 moviegoers, will offer cutting-edge auditory and visual technology.