Car show to be held in Lansing this weekend

The Cruisin' the Gut Car Show will be held Saturday in downtown Lansing. The event starts at 3 p.m.

Crisis simulation

A muffled, inaudible radio transmission crackled in the air Thursday afternoon as a firefighter took a sledgehammer to a second floor apartment window in the now-empty University Village apartments. Three firefighters were trapped in the smoke-filled room below. Shattering the glass, three firefighters went to work wiping away jutting shards from the window frame before climbing inside the room.

Shows to enrich E.L. downtown culture

Life just got a little bit sweeter for East Lansing's thespians. The Peppermint Creek Theatre Company is teaming up with the city of East Lansing to bring residents five different shows and a theater festival during the next year. "Peppermint Creek has been building an audience in the area for several years now and is doing some very cutting edge and high quality productions," Deputy City Manager Jean Golden said.

MSU researches plant bacterial disease

Crop damage due to plant diseases could be minimized after MSU researchers discovered how one disease attacks crops. MSU researchers have been studying a bacterial disease that has been affecting tomato crops across the country and has caused serious crop loss in recent years. The researchers discovered how the disease destroys the plants and compared it to the way a disease attacks a human. "Through our research, we have discovered that the pathogen is actually attacking the plant's defense mechanism," said Sheng Yang He, an MSU professor of plant biology, plant pathology and microbiology and molecular genetics and head researcher in the study.

Police briefs 07/20/06

MSU service to be temporarily shut down

Many main computer services will be unavailable due to electrical upgrades taking place on Friday from 6-11 p.m.

Dairy event educates children

Sam Moreno slowly scooted away from the large dairy cow he had just finished milking. The 8-year-old Lansing resident is not used to being around livestock but said he enjoyed the experience of milking a cow Wednesday at the Great Dairy Adventure during the 10th annual Michigan Dairy Expo. "It was fun," Sam said.

Credit union fraud case moves to district court

Cases for 10 MSU students charged in connection with a mid-March MSU Federal Credit Union scam have been transferred to a lower court, according to court records at the 54-B District Court in East Lansing. The records also show the defendants will appear before district court Judge Richard Ball on Aug.

Company offers to get rid of junk mail

After realizing most of his mail was junk mail, Ferndale resident Tim Pfannes knew there had to be a way to take himself off mailing lists. Soon after, Pfannes and his two brothers, Shane Pfannes and MSU alumnus Sander DeVries, began their company, 41Pounds.org.

MSU aims to acquire research building

MSU may purchase property located about a mile and a half away from campus near Grand River Avenue because of a growing need for research space. The building could provide several colleges with additional space to conduct laboratory and classroom research for both faculty and students, said George Benson, executive director of the MSU Foundation. The two-story building, owned by the Huntsman Corp., is located at 4917 Dawn Ave., near Paul Revere's Tavern, 2703 E.

Seminar aims to combat identity theft

It can start with losing your wallet, throwing away an old utility bill, buying products from the Internet or simply paying with your credit card at a restaurant.

Police briefs 07/19/06

MSU doctors create treatment plan for patient relationships

A new treatment developed by MSU doctors is designed to help physicians create better relationships and communication with their patients. The treatment plan uses several methods, such as pharmaceutical treatment and behavioral changes, to help doctors treat patients with symptoms that are difficult to diagnose.

WEB EXTRA: City Council approves improvements to 2 E.L. parks

The East Lansing City Council approved plans to revamp two parks at its meeting Tuesday night. The park on the corner of Albert Avenue and Abbott Road will receive a fountain and a new fence.

Cats looking for homes

Every summer, the Ingham County Animal Shelter struggles to compete with numerous free kitten offers from a multitude of cat owners.

Bookstore offers variety, charm

Lansing — It was always a dream for Lansing resident Scott Harris and his wife Debbie Krantz to own a bookstore. Their dream became a reality in May when they opened Everybody Reads, 2019 E.

Former MSU media center director dies

A memorial will be held for former director of the MSU Instructional Media Center Somnath Chatterjee, 64, who died July 13. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m.

Republican candidate to meet with public

Michigan Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Keith Butler will meet with the public at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Beaner's Gourmet Coffee, 6439 S.

Police briefs 07/18/06

Author to speak at community center

Jeannette Walls, author of the book "The Glass Castle," which has been chosen for the "One Book, One Community" program, will speak at 7:30 p.m.