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What the coronavirus stimulus package means for students
What you need to know about the coronavirus stimulus package.
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MSUPD investigating sexual assault at Wilson Hall
A sexual assault occurred at Wilson Hall on March 31.
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East Lansing, MSU respond to COVID-19's impact on 2020 census
As of March 29, 37.3% of East Lansing residents have responded to the 2020 census. Michigan State's undergraduate and graduate student governments sent an email out to students last week addressing COVID-19's impact on it.
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Suspended MSU basketball player accused of rape in case file sent to AG
The state attorney general's office received the case file that alleges suspended MSU basketball player Brock Washington raped a woman in January.
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Whitmer announces new services, funding to relieve hospital capacity
Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed the need for continued and increased medical help as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to ramp up in Michigan.
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Michigan courts improve virtual services due to COVID-19
Essential virtual services provided by courts are being reworked to better function during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whitmer holds coronavirus town hall about 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed questions from Michiganders via a virtual town hall March 26. After Whitmer's recent "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order, many Michiganders wondered about the economy, guidelines about travel, mental health and testing kit availability.
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Gov. Whitmer calls for medical donations as cases rise
In order to reach a point where the disease begins to level off, Whitmer said everyone needs to do their part.
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Local nonprofit focuses on improving youth mental health in Michigan schools
Engaged Outreach, a Michigan nonprofit focused on providing a proactive approach to social and mental wellbeing, has worked to improve youth mental health and combat rising suicide rates among youth and young adults.
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Nessel orders businesses to halt the sale of fake COVID-19 protection patch
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is looking to file a civil lawsuit against Frequency Apps Corporation and Biores Technologies Inc. regarding the sale of a "Coronavirus Defender Patch." Price gouging complaints related to COVID-19 total 1,578 as of 7 a.m. March 24.
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Michigan State international student dies over the weekend of unknown causes
A Michigan State international student died on Saturday, March 21. Stay with The State News for more updates on this story.
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East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier Extends Local State of Emergency
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier has extended the local state of emergency declaration through Monday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order.
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Ex-MSU Dean William Strampel released early from jail
William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was released from Ingham County Jail Thursday.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19 are expected to continue to rise according to Whitmer. Whitmer responds with the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order.
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A recap of the executive orders Gov. Whitmer signed over the weekend
Over the weekend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 4 executive orders meant to combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the negative effects of social distancing and quarantining.
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East Lansing parents reflect on their 'new normal' following school closures
East Lansing parents share their opinions and the struggles of having kids home due to the closing of public schools.
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Gov. Whitmer speaks to misinformation about shelter-in-place and martial law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed concerns about a potential order to shelter-in-place or a call for martial law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She said both of these claims are false.
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CATA to suspend regular routes effective Monday
Capital Area Transport Authority, or CATA, announced in a rider alert Friday that they are suspending all regular routes effective March 23 to April 5. This is following a decline in ridership amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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East Lansing City Council extends local state of emergency to April 6
All members of the council approved an extension of the local state of emergency to April 6 and any other extensions as determined by the mayor to April 30.
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334 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Michigan
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan has jumped to 334.