MICHIGAN
Man arraigned for bank robbery
A 48-year-old Lansing man was arraigned Thursday for his connection with two Lansing area bank robberies.
NEWS
Detroit mayor resigns, sentenced to 4 months in jail
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has resigned, effective Sept. 18, after pleading guilty to felony charges of perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice.
NEWS
Republicans, Democrats disagree on youth vote
As Nov. 4 inches closer, Republican party members said America’s youth are beginning to realize Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is best suited to be the next president.
NEWS
Schedule agreed upon for 3 presidential debates
Once the confetti from the Republican National Convention clears Thursday, the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates will give voters something new to look forward to this campaign season.
NEWS
Palin takes stage at convention
With an excited and energized party supporting her, juxtaposed with harsh national media criticism, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was nominated Wednesday to be the Republican vice presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
NEWS
St. Paul police chief calls most RNC protests 'peaceful' despite arrests
It's become an almost regular site near the Xcel Energy Center. Thousands of T-shirt-wearing, finger-flipping, cursing 20-somethings march toward the site of the Republican National Convention along designated routes, with hundreds of police officers dressed head-to-toe in riot gear.
MSU
Tailgating passes must now be reserved over Internet
This year, tailgaters are going to have to make an extra stop to get their tennis court parking pass — the Internet. ASMSU will require students to reserve their tailgating passes before paying for them in person at its office, 307 Student Services.
MICHIGAN
Food banks see donation increase
To many students, the end of summer means cold weather is on the way. But it also means harvest time for farmers and gardeners, and many local food banks look at this time of year as a great opportunity to get donations.
MICHIGAN
Dearborn man receives split verdict in Cedar Fest case
As clouds rolled into East Lansing on Wednesday, the courtroom atmosphere chilled and a 19-year-old Dearborn man received a split verdict from a jury for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
MICHIGAN
Steve & Barry's set to close 2 E.L. area stores
Two Lansing-area Steve & Barry’s are closing their doors as part of the company’s plans to run a smaller base of stores, spokeswoman Rachel Brenner said.
MICHIGAN
Fundraiser to benefit local dog park
The city of East Lansing is hosting a fundraiser for Northern Tail Dog Park on Saturday, according to a news release.
MICHIGAN
Off-campus gym to open
MSU students soon will have another location to get bigger, faster and stronger as the East Lansing Snap Fitness facility will have its grand opening Sept. 19.
NEWS
Nader to visit MSU for Sunday rally
Independent Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader will be at the Kellogg Center for a rally at 3 p.m. Sunday, according to his Web site.
NEWS
Bush addresses RNC via satellite; absence disappoints delegates
The crowd’s energy was in full swing at Xcel Energy Center during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, even if it was a day late. And all eyes at the convention zeroed in on the large TV screens after 9 p.m. as President Bush appeared via satellite. The delegation gave the satellite appearance a standing ovation, cheering into the first words of his speech.
NEWS
City Center II construction scheduled to begin soon
The predemolition work for City Center II is set to begin in the coming weeks after the East Lansing City Council began discussion on the project’s construction plan Tuesday.
NEWS
Police Brief 09/03/08
A 17-year-old MSU student had several articles of clothing stolen from East Holmes Hall on Wednesday. The value of the clothing is estimated at $82, MSU police Sgt. Shaun Mills said.
NEWS
MSU makes impact at RNC
MSU's vice president for governmental affairs brought a touch of Green and White to the Republican National Convention. Steve Webster helped lead a group of Michigan legislators on a tour Tuesday morning of the University of Minnesota, explaining the importance of state funding for universities.
NEWS
MSU student attends RNC for second experience
On the last night of her stay at the Republican National Convention, Maria George mingled inside the Karma Night Club with her family. It was the international relations junior's second soiree with the national convention -- in fact, it's becoming a sort of family tradition.
MSU
Students raise university funds by telemarketing
Telemarketing calls are typically considered annoying, but a group of MSU students looks to break that stereotype while helping the university generate some serious cash.
MICHIGAN
MSU student given mixed riot verdict
A 21-year-old MSU student received a mixed verdict Tuesday for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot. Jordan A. Williams was found guilty by a jury for the misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct by obstructing, resisting or hindering a police officer.