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Student hit by car during sorority rush
On Sunday, Sept. 6 at about 10:55 a.m. in front of the Pi Beta Phi sorority house on the 300 block of N.
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Teen charged with death of MSU student agrees to plea deal
Tyrel Bredernitz, the second Saline, Mich., teen charged with the death of MSU sophomore Dustyn Frolka, no longer faces life in prison for his involvement in Frolka's death.
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Stabbing victim named in statement from fraternity
Premedical freshman Steven Lott was the victim in the stabbing incident at Alpha Sigma Phi early Sunday morning, according to a statement obtained by The State News from the fraternity.
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Wolf hunt met with strong opinions across state, at MSU
On Aug. 27, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill allowing the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) to create a hunting season for the gray wolf. Voters, at MSU and across the state have been sharply divided about the measure.
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Semester's beginning brings sales to local dealerships
“It’s our best month of the year,” general sales manager of Crippen Auto Mall Chris Erickson said. “It’s definitely an above-average month.”
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Splash of Color features prominent tattoo artist
The Tattoo and Piercing Studio welcomed Kyle Dunbar from Seasons 3 and 4 of Ink Master into their business this week for a guest appearance.
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Man charged with four sexual assaults of MSU students pleads guilty
Oswald Wilder, charged with a string of four sexual assaults perpetrated against MSU students between late March and early May of 2013, pleaded guilty today just as the jury selection for his trial had begun.
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Man who supplied alcohol to MSU student who died after drinking sentenced
The final man involved in the death of MSU student Olivia Pryor was sentences Wednesday in Ingham County Circuit Court to 90 days in jail, which he had served while waiting for his trial and sentencing.
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E.L. ranks as one of the most walkable cities in U.S.
Despite how many students complain about walking long distances to class, it turns out East Lansing is one of the most walkable cities in the nation.
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City council approves benefit equality requirement
The city may no longer hire any contractor that “discriminates against its employees ... by failing to provide employment benefits for employees with domestic partners” that they would provide to married couples.
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E.L. city clerk faces court summons after petition signatures invalidated
The petition was made to place on the ballot in November the option of having a local, public city attorney to end the private law firms that serve as prosecutors.
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After delays, new train and bus station is underway
CATA demolished four buildings to accommodate the new station, which will host a boarding area for different routes offered by Amtrak, Greyhound and Indian Trails.
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Oswald Wilder sexual assault trial rescheduled to Thursday
The trial of Oswald Scott Wilder for four sexual assaults he allegedly committed in the summer of 2013 was postponed today.
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Specials at local East Lansing bars provide affordable nights out
Summer is ending and students are flooding the streets of East Lansing. With bar cover fees, drinks and food, as well as the cab fares, nights out can add up. Here’s a compilation of specials for a few of East Lansing’s bars to make a trip out with friends a little more affordable.
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Witnesses testify about early May shooting that left two dead
Detective testified Taylor said he shot pharmacist because "he rubbed me the wrong way."
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Police aren't worried about three night football games
Police won't lose sleep over the three home night football games scheduled this fall.
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Hidden gems of the Lansing area
As fall welcome comes to an end, reality will start hitting students harder
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Strong-arm robbery suspect arraigned
One of the two men charged with the attempted strong-arm robbery of two MSU students
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Alleged Rite Aid and Coolidge Road shooter will see court Friday
The man charged with the shooting deaths of two people in early May at a Lansing Rite-Aid and at the 1800 block of Coolidge road will continue to a preliminary examination on Friday.Ricard Taylor, 34, appeared in court today via teleconference before East Lansing 54B District Court Judge Richard Ball, who said Taylor would be brought to court on Friday, the first time he will physically appear in court.Taylor, a former employee at MSU and East Lansing street musician, was found competent to stand trial earlier this month and is facing a total of seven felony charges, including two counts of open murder.
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Savor warm weather while it lasts with Lansing attractions
As fall welcome comes to an end, reality will start hitting students harder than imagined.