MICHIGAN
Michigan's minimum wage set to increase through 2017
On Thursday the Michigan Senate approved legislation that would
NEWS
SpartyPark gives MSU freshmen option to have car on campus
When Ben Myers first came to MSU as a freshman, not having his car on campus with him was a struggle.He especially hated the commute his mother had to make to bring him home for a weekend — she would spend four hours driving to campus and four hours taking him back home.
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MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show to celebrate 50th year
Summer is right around the corner and the communities of East Lansing and MSU will celebrate the season with the 50th annual MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show this weekend.
MICHIGAN
Alleged killer has MSU and East Lansing ties
When the last police car pulled away and the pouring rain subsided Monday afternoon, two were dead and a community was left with more questions than answers.
MICHIGAN
Shooting suspect arraigned in district court, charged with seven felonies
Ricard Walter Taylor was arraigned on multiple counts Wednesday afternoon in 54-B district court in East Lansing.
MICHIGAN
Bill to criminalize "revenge porn" moving through Senate
Two bills introduced in the state Senate on May 1 would, if passed, criminalize “revenge porn,” or the posting of sexually-explicit photos to the internet without the consent of the subject and with the intent to “frighten, intimidate, or harass.”
MICHIGAN
After slow winter, Ingham County Animal Shelter is nearing capacity
The shelter experienced snowstorms on free cat adoption days and had to cancel its mobile adoption events, resulting in slower adoption than normal during the winter months.
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Newest national climate assessment has implications for MSU
The third National Climate Assessment, released by the Obama administration on May 6, found that climate change is affecting the U.S. — of course, that includes MSU.
MICHIGAN
Council discusses 2015 budget in work session meeting
The East Lansing fiscal year 2015 budget is on schedule for a vote by city council after the city council work session on Tuesday. The budget proposal will go to the city council meeting for a vote on May 20.
MICHIGAN
City council considering sidewalk sale's return
The sidewalk sale is a week-long event where local businesses are able to set up merchandise from their store on the sidewalk.
MSU
National Bike Month class educates cyclists on commuting, safety
To promote bicycle safety and prevent accidents like his own, Unsworth and Tim Potter of the MSU Bikes Advisory Committee taught a bicycle commuting class in the MSU Recycling Education Center Wednesday to kick off National Bike Month.
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In press conference, police release victim names, discuss shootings
Lansing and East Lansing Police released the names of the two victims
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MSU activated "secure in place" for almost two hours in response to shootings
At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, the MSU Police Department sent out an alert to warn members of the MSU community of two shootings that occurred off-campus
MICHIGAN
Shooting spree results in two dead, one arrest and a shaken community
Two shootings ended in two deaths and one arrest in Lansing and East Lansing Monday.
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested on Coolidge Road tied to both shootings, two confirmed dead
East Lansing police are investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 11:07 a.m. at 3106 Saginaw St. at Rite Aid.
MICHIGAN
City to commission artists for five bike racks costing $20,000
On May 5, East Lansing began accepting applications for a new series of art installations for the downtown area — where students and residents will lock up their bikes.
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Summer construction slams East Lansing
As the old adage goes, the state of Michigan has two seasons — winter and construction
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At festival, young writers' plays made real on stage
Applying to college, falling in love, even murder — these are just a few of the themes explored by six teenage finalists Saturday afternoon in the 18th annual Young Playwrights Festival at the Wharton Center.
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New Title IX documents bring clarification, new rights for LGBT students
On April 29, the federal government released new guidelines clarifying how universities should respond to complaints of sexual harassment.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing sidewalks run red with Pakistani artist's installations
From afar, the crimson red floral markings along the streets of East Lansing could be mistaken for expansive splatters of blood. Instead, they are a series of installations from artist Imran Qureshi.