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Street and parking lot closures during East Lansing Art Festival
To accommodate the upcoming festivities, several downtown streets and parking lots will be closed over the weekend.
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Nassar in the news: Preliminary hearing begins, alleged victims testify
While Nassar's alleged victims begin to testify, the former President of USA Gymnastics, who resigned after the Nassar scandal came to light, had his deposition delayed to attend the Indy 500 to "network."
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Nassar currently in preliminary examination hearing
A preliminary examination hearing is currently being held to determine whether there is enough evidence for ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar to stand on trial against criminal sexual assault charges. Nassar currently faces 15 first-degree criminal sexual assault charges in the 55th District Court in Ingham County.
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With no plans presented, City Council hears more public support and criticism of Center City District
East Lansing residents, active in city matters of various importance and scale, showed up again at Tuesday night's East Lansing City Council meeting, this time to question the city over the proposed $132 million Center City District development.
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Former Ingham County Commissioner running to be East Lansing's State Rep
Former Ingham County Commissioner Penelope Tsernoglou will run for state representative in 2018, she announced in a press release Wednesday.
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At open house, residents and students weigh in on Center City District
Wary and curious of the $132 million development proposed for the heart of the city he’s called home since childhood, Marvin Dunn showed up to Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza Monday evening to get a better sense of what might be.
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Center City District developers will not present at Tuesday's City Council meeting
The developers decided not to present in front of council, wanting more time for community feedback in order to cement a well-received project.
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ELPD chief announces he will retire in June
East Lansing Police Chief Jeff Murphy announced he will retire on June 2, after more than 30 years of service.
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Nassar in MSUPD custody for court hearing
Former MSU doctor Larry Nassar has been released from Newaygo County custody, according to a Michigan VINE Service alert.
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Pilot program allows food vendors to test the market in East Lansing
East Lansing policy has allowed concessionaire carts since 1992, and food trucks were added in 2012. The first pilot program took place in 2015 and was brought back for this year. Pilot programs will also take place in 2018 and 2019.
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Planning Commission splits 4-4 on Center City District recommendation
The East Lansing Planning Commission — and the community — are equally split on the Center City District project. By a Wednesday night vote of 4-4, the commission failed to recommend City Council pass the project’s site plan and special use permits.
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ELPD releases further details regarding attempted bank robbery
The East Lansing Police Department is continuing its investigation into an attempted bank robbery on Thursday at the Bank of America near the corner of Lake Lansing Road and Coolidge Road, according to a press release.
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ELPD responds to attempted bank robbery near Lake Lansing Road
The East Lansing Police Department is currently investigating an attempted bank robbery near the corner of Lake Lansing Road and Coolidge Road, ELPD Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.
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City Manager George Lahanas: Fulfilling a public service dream
George Lahanas has a self-proclaimed commitment to public service, and this manifests in the soft-but-surely spoken East Lansing City Manager's passion for keeping the city ticking.
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From sexual assault allegations to bias incidents, crimes of the 2016-17 year
From clowns to squirrels to joyrides, the 2016-17 academic school year saw a wide variety of crimes.
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2016-17 development projects and what lies ahead for East Lansing
The Park District project has taken a major step toward completion after months of back-and-forth uncertainty, capping off a period that, while volatile, has shaped the future of East Lansing's downtown development.
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From band sexual harassment to Trump's victory: 2016-17 in review
It has been a long year at MSU. Take a look back at some of the more noteworthy events during the 2016-17 school year.
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End might finally be in sight for Park District project after new plans approved
The East Lansing City Council unanimously approved the site and brownfield plans for the latest iteration of the Park District project at their Tuesday night meeting, moving the long-awaited development one step closer to tangible action.
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Gov. candidate, El-Sayed, touts college affordability, end to gerrymandering
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, one of five candidates for the Democratic Party in the race to become Michigan’s next governor in 2018, visited MSU College Democrats on Monday night at Wilson Hall and delivered a speech outlining his policy positions heading into the campaign.
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Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaking on campus tonight
Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed will be on campus Monday at 7 p.m. in Case Hall room 335A, according to the MSU College Democrats Facebook page.