After criticism from fellow trustees on Wednesday, MSU Trustee Mitch Lyons said he "deeply regrets" naming ex-MSU football player Auston Robertson as the student-athlete who reported alleged sexual assaults to head coach Mark Dantonio.
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's preliminary examination hearing concludes June 23. Six women have already testified against Nassar, saying he sexually assaulted them. "Victim F" testifies on June 23 as the hearing determines whether or not Nassar will stand trial on the charges.
For the eighth consecutive year, the MSU Board of Trustees raised tuition by an average of 3.3 percent for in-state students for the 2017-18 academic year. Administration also announced its new "Go Green, Go 15" initiative and a proposed tuition freeze for MSU freshmen for the 2018-19 year.
Two weeks after finalizing the developmental future of the city’s blighted Park District area, East Lansing City Council unanimously approved a $125 million downtown re-shaping development which will add two multi-level mixed use buildings.
The state of Michigan has moved to terminate Nassar's parental rights. The Michigan Department of Health and Human services filed a petition in Ingham County Circuit Court.
MSU alumnus and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley explains his support for part-time legislature. Calley originally announced he will lead the initiative May 30.
Spartan Marching Band Director and MSU professor John T. Madden will retire from the Spartan Marching Band and the university on Aug. 16. David Thornton, previously assistant director of bands and associate director of the Spartan Marching Band, was appointed as the new Spartan Marching Band director effective June 14.
Two events in Lansing last Saturday brought to light disagreements over Sharia and treatment of Muslims in Michigan. But while groups involved expressed a desire for dialogue, little effort has been made to reach across the aisle.
The City of East Lansing has yet to be served in regards to a federal lawsuit filed by Alliance Defending Freedom lawyers on behalf of The Country Mill owner Stephen Tennes, according to multiple city sources.
Upcoming court dates for ex-MSU doctor Nassar. Jurisdiction for a Nassar-related lawsuit has "turned nasty." MSU "needs a concrete action plan" moving forward. Michigan lawmakers only have so much power to force reforms. Four plaintiffs added allegations against MSU.
Mayor Mark Meadows and other members of council were common targets in a wave of mostly vulgar email responses to The Country Mill's lawsuit against the city.
George Hoover has owned Cottage Inn Pizza - East Lansing since 2002. Hoover said his aim to have fun with every customer helps sustain the restaurant's popularity.
Students will have to register their mopeds with the university and must walk them on sidewalks starting next year, but will be allowed to park them at bike racks until Fall 2018.
The rest of the month of June will feature a plethora of events including court dates or meetings for three ex-MSU football athletes, ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar and MSU administration.
Two events in Lansing this weekend — a march against Sharia law and a show of solidarity against Islamophobia — bring the debate over Islam’s place in America to the center of the local political scene.
MSU's Title IX office released its first mid-year Title IX report Tuesday. The report details specific incidents reported to MSU's Title IX office under the RVSM policy from Aug. 16, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016.
Former USA Gymnastics CEO Steven Penny received a $1 million payout after resigning. Nassar built a reputation as one of the best gymnastics doctors in the nation for 20 years — through MSU. An attorney looks to quash a deposition subpoena relating to a Nassar lawsuit.
Four plaintiffs in a lawsuit related to ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar plan to file an amended complaint to add allegations against MSU defendants. If their motion for leave is granted, the plaintiffs will amend their original complaint — adding allegations against MSU defendants listed in the case.
East Lansing City Council voted 4-0 to approve the agreement. Demolition of the blighted Grand River buildings could begin later this summer, paving the way for a new hotel and other improvements.
Ex-MSU football player Demetric Vance was arraigned in the 54B district court Tuesday afternoon. He faces up to 15 years of prison if convicted.