Following interviews with three law firms on March 31 at a special meeting of city council, East Lansing City Council voted unanimously to renew its contract with current City Attorney Thomas Yeadon. Yeadon, who has served East Lansing at his post since 2012 was set to have his contract expire on June 30.
Wintery and at times blustery conditions were not enough to keep East Lansing residents from showing up in a crowd of hundreds to Whole Foods Maket’s Party for the Planet event on Saturday at the parking lot of the newly constructed Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods Market, slated to open on April 13, held the gathering of 20 local Michigan vendors and charities to showcase to the community its products and commitment to serving the residents it will hope to call regular customers. Following days of nearly summery weather the event happened to fall on winter's last kick before spring.
The East Lansing Police Department responded to a stolen car in progress Friday morning at the Domino's Pizza at 143 North Harrison Road.
With a dreary overcast rain, the last residents of Abbot Manor apartments shuffled out of the building, clutching boxes full of their belongings and whatever else they could fit in their car trunks.
The East Lansing bar and restaurant scene added two new members to its plethora of options along Grand River Avenue and Albert Avenue earlier this month with Lou and Harry’s and Tin Can hitting the town.
On April 26, MSUFCU will open its Financial Innovation and Education Center on Grand River Avenue.
Detroit resident Madison Reed was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison and one year of probation for her role in the violent assault of Ryah Kelly in a Spartan Village parking lot last year.
Detroit resident Paris Strickland was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison and one year of probation for her role in the brutal assault of Ryah Kelly in a Spartan Village parking lot last year.
Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings, III who was charged with 15 counts of prostitution related crimes will resign from his position on July 2, 2016, in a letter he sent to the county obtained by the Lansing State Journal.
The East Lansing Police Department is reporting a home invasion which occurred around 10:15 p.m. Monday in the 400 block of Kedzie Street in East Lansing.
Five East Lansing restaurants on Saturday competed in East Lansing’s annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off showcasing their version of an old favorite. Buffalo Wild Wings, Cosi, Beggar’s Banquet, Harper’s Brewpub and HopCat all took part in the annual event.
Students and certain lawmakers differ in opinions on law regarding sexual assault.
In 1976, there was a desire for an alternative place to get more natural, everyday groceries in the East Lansing area. To satisfy that need, general manager Bruce Grambau said the East Lansing Food Co-op, which celebrated its 40-year anniversary in February, was created.
Spring showers are expected to be in full effect this week, with a high chance of rain expected in the afternoon and possibly continuing into the evening.
This past weekend Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder answered to a panel of congressional representatives regarding the Flint Water Crisis.
The Michigan Legislature is currently considering a bill, which would reduce the infamous “minor in possession,” or MIP charge, from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction.
Two Uber drivers have been arrested and arraigned in connection with the East Lansing Police Department’s investigation into two reports of criminal sexual conduct involving rideshare drivers, according to an ELPD statement released Friday.
Officers from the East Lansing Police Department made a total of 32 arrests during Thursday's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
President Barack Obama nominated U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Justice Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Garland will potentially fill the court seat left vacant by the death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in February.
With St. Patrick’s Day upon us and MSU being known for its party atmosphere, MSUPD Capt. Doug Monette and ELPD Lt. Scott Wriggelsworth give some tips on how to stay safe during the festivities.