MICHIGAN
Material collected breaks E.L. record
The city of East Lansing’s 2008 Project Pride event in May collected a record-breaking 49 tons of material, the city announced Tuesday.
MSU
High school students explore Africa from MSU campus
Even though their trip to Africa was canceled because of low enrollment, the 12 high school students participating in Explore Africa at MSU are enjoying a week on campus, learning about the culture, geography and history of the continent.
MICHIGAN
GPS law allows offenders to be tracked
Victims of domestic violence can now be alerted by GPS satellite technology if their abuser is nearby as a result of a new state law, but police and victim advocates are torn on its benefits.
NEWS
Work session to be held before tonight's council meeting
The development agreement for City Center II, two aspects of the Avondale Square project and a modification to Lou and Harry’s Five Star Deli’s special use permit will be among the items discussed by the East Lansing City Council tonight.
NEWS
Green degree
Set in a pristine 5,200-acre campus, it’s hard not to think how what you do can affect the environment. But as the rest of the world becomes more environmentally conscious, more of the focus is turning to what research professors at MSU have been doing for years.
NEWS
Romney visits Mich., shows support for former rival
Former presidential contender Mitt Romney visited Michigan on Monday to celebrate the opening of Sen. John McCain’s regional campaign headquarters in Farmington Hills, furthering speculation that the former Massachusetts governor is a contender for the Republican vice presidential nomination.
NEWS
BoroPharm expects to create 25 local jobs
A company founded by two award-winning MSU chemistry professors will create at least 25 bioscience jobs locally in the next three to four years, after receiving an investment from a local investor group last week.
MSU
'Wicked' show to help local E.L. businesses while in town
The Broadway show “Wicked” will be blowing into the Wharton Center for its second stint on Wednesday, and local businesses say it’s just one of the many Broadway shows that contribute to a boost in revenue for restaurants and hotels.
MSU
Residents get chance to report on weather for first time in Mich.
More than 100 volunteer weather observers in Michigan are aiming to fill in the gaps between the state’s official weather reporting stations as part of a volunteer program that began this month.
MICHIGAN
Square milk saves space, annoys consumers
In an effort to save time, money and help the environment, the face of product packaging is changing for popular household products including laundry detergent and milk. While the change may be welcomed by some, experts are wondering how worthwhile reshaping the face of packaging is to consumers.
MICHIGAN
Local gas station owners see expensive rise in drive-offs
Gas thefts costs Michigan stations in excess of $10 million per year, with the average gas station losing about $2,000 per year, said Mark Griffin, president of the Michigan Petroleum Association.
MICHIGAN
E.L. Web site hacked in midst of plans to upgrade
The city of East Lansing’s Web site was hacked Sunday, a problem that has been occurring more frequently in the midst of the city’s plans to update the site.
NEWS
Police Brief 07/14/08
A Compaq laptop computer was stolen from the MSU Law Library on Tuesday, MSU police Sgt. Randy Holton said.
NEWS
Drunken driving declines in Mich.
The number of car crashes and fatal traffic accidents involving alcohol or drugs in Michigan declined from 2006 to 2007, showing a 10-year low for the state, according to the Michigan State Police Drunk Driving Audit.
MICHIGAN
Census shows decline in E.L. residents
East Lansing faced a slight dip in population for the third straight year in 2007, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, but local officials say the numbers are not yet a cause for concern.
MICHIGAN
Vertical license aids alcohol compliance
Local establishments that have gotten away with selling alcohol to minors may start to think twice about their selling habits to avoid fines and fees.
NEWS
Six salmonella cases reported in Ingham County
The Michigan Department of Community Health reported 15 additional cases of salmonella in nine Michigan counties Friday, including six cases in Ingham County.
MICHIGAN
MSU grad sentenced for Cedar Fest
A recent MSU graduate was sentenced to 30 days in the Ingham County Jail for his participation in the Cedar Fest riot by East Lansing 54-B District Court Judge Richard Ball on Friday.
NEWS
Police Brief 07/11/08
A 24-year-old male with no university affiliation had his plans to steal a bike cut short when the owner caught him in the act Wednesday at 4 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Randy Holton said.