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VIDEO: Summer Solstice Jazz Festival celebrates 19 years of music and art

Ryan Kryska

June 22, 2015

The 19th annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival on June 19-20 featured musicians from all over the world and provided pivotal experience to youth jazz players. The festival was presented by the City of East Lansing, MSU College of Music and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts; with artistic direction from the director of Jazz Studies at MSU, Rodney Whitaker. “My favorite part is really hearing everybody perform, that’s what this is all about,” said Whitaker.

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Red Cedar Community Association upset after Board of Trustees approves student housing

Jake Allen

June 19, 2015

  The board of trustees approved the state police post redevelopment project at its June 17 meeting despite lingering concerns from residents of adjacent neighborhoods and city councilmembers.

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City Council introduces ordinance regulating downtown building height

Jake Allen

June 17, 2015

A denser, more lively downtown East Lansing was the vision in the minds of council members and city officials alike when the council approved the introduction of ordinance number 1348 to the planning commission. 

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MSUFCU breaks ground on new headquarters building

Yuanzhe Zhuang

June 17, 2015

MSU Federal Credit Union has broken ground for the second building on the northern headquarter campus.

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Abbot Road construction project will begin next week

Cameron Macko

June 15, 2015

Next Monday will see the start of a major construction project on Abbot Road, between East Saginaw Street and Burcham Drive, according to an East Lansing Police Department statement. Construction will occur mainly at night, between 8 p.m.

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E.L. residents raise concerns about Harrison Road construction project

Jake Allen

June 15, 2015

Construction for the project taking place across Harrison Road from Breslin Center parking lots is slated to begin in August, but not without controversy.

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Week in Review: June 12

AJ Moser

June 12, 2015

The top stories from the week ending on June 12.  MSU Softball player, Alyssa McBride, who just wrapped up her senior season, raised allegations against assistant coach Jessica Bograkos.

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Witnesses testify in alleged Spartan Village assault case

Ryan Squanda

June 12, 2015

Three important witnesses testified for the second time in 13 days about the alleged attack 19-year-old MSU student Ryah Kelly received at the hands of five Detroit women during the early morning hours of March 6, 2015. Defendants 

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Trowbridge Village redevelopment on schedule for August completion

Leslie Hemenway

June 12, 2015

If you spend any time on Trowbridge Road, you may have noticed an extensive amount of construction at that area. The construction is the redevelopment of Trowbridge Village, which is expected to be finished by August, Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey said

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(SCENE) Metrospace and MSU Department of Art partnership approved

Leslie Hemenway

June 12, 2015

An operating agreement between MSU’s Department of Art, Art History and Design and (SCENE) Metrospace was recently approved by the East Lansing City Council.

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Deputy Police Chief Jeff Murphy named interim chief of ELPD

Ryan Squanda

June 11, 2015

East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Jeff Murphy will serve as the East Lansing interim chief of the East Lansing Police Department following the retirement of ELPD Chief Juli Liebler at the end of June, East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas announced in a press release Wednesday.

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East Lansing Park District could see renovations in the near future

Josh Thall

June 11, 2015

When you drive into downtown East Lansing on Grand River Avenue, coming from Lansing or on East Michigan Avenue, the first thing you see isn't the selection of shops and eateries that Downtown East Lansing has to offer.

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City Council approves extension of Wilson Road to support FRIB

Leslie Hemenway

June 10, 2015

A resolution related to the extension of Wilson Road was unanimously approved by the East Lansing City Council to be discussed and voted on at the June 16 meeting.

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VIDEO: East Lansing Farmer's Market kicks off seventh season

Jordan Holley

June 10, 2015

East Lansing Farmer’s Market began its seventh season on June 7 with vendors selling produce that ranged from organically-grown vegetables to homemade desserts. The market was filled with people all eager to buy homegrown produce. The vendors at the market come from all over Michigan and everything they produce is grown or raised in Michigan.

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Lansing hosts state-wide campus sexual assault summit

Josh Thall

June 9, 2015

Michigan's first lady Sue Snyder, along with state legislators, held a summit in downtown Lansing, Monday, to address the issue of ending sexual assault on college campuses across the state. 

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VIDEO: Northern Tail Dog Park provides a valuable resource for pet owners

Jake Allen

June 9, 2015

Dave Drake, resident of East Lansing, knew Willie was the dog for him when he was visiting a friend’s house and the now 3-year-old basset german shorthaired pointer mix jumped over the back of the couch and sat down next to him. “If you have a good dog and you are a good owner, there is a special bond,” Drake said.

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On-campus students lament constant weather changes

Jessica Steeley

June 8, 2015

With summer approaching, activities such as swimming and camping are on the minds of MSU students, but with Michigan’s unpredictable weather, students might have to hold off on warm-weather activities.

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Capital Area Housing Partnership will take over closed Bailey Community Center building

Leslie Hemenway

June 8, 2015

A Capital Area Housing Partnership project to turn the historic Bailey Community Center into a daycare and senior living center was approved by the East Lansing City Council last night.

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VIDEO: Keys in the Cities project brings spontaneous art and music to downtown areas

Yuanzhe Zhuang

June 8, 2015

"Keys in the cities" project brings free opportunities for students to play public pianos in the city. 

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Week in Review: June 5

Cameron Macko

June 5, 2015

The top stories from the week ending June 5.