State calls last witness in gay marriage trial

DETROIT - The state of Michigan rested its case in DeBoer v. Snyder Thursday afternoon in federal court.

Social research remains centerpiece in trial challenging same-sex rights

DETROIT - Attorneys for the state of Michigan continued to wield scholarly critique as their weapon of choice Wednesday in the trial challenging Michigan’s restrictions on same-sex couples.Tuesday’s proceedings began with an aggressive cross-examination of state witness and economist Joseph Price by plaintiff attorney Dana Nessel.

Council approves changes to snow removal ordinance

The responsibility of removing snow in East Lansing now will fall on property owners rather than tenants, according to an adjusted city ordinance.

Student files lawsuit against East Lansing police officers for conduct in 2010 incident

A MSU student is suing the East Lansing Police Department in federal court, according to court documents.The case involves two officers and Justin Socha, a 38-year-old MSU student who claims two East Lansing police officers coerced him and a friend into spreading glass behind car tires in a parking lot and later wrongfully arrested him.

State focuses on parenting in gay marriage trial

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Livingston County judge gives I-96 shooter up to 44 years in prison for terrorism, assault

Convicted I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel was sentenced to 16-40 years for terrorism and 2.5-4 years for felony assault Monday afternoon in Livingston County District Court. Casteel, 44, went on a shooting spree along the I-96 corridor, shooting at motorists across several different counties. In February, the MSU alumnus was sentenced to 6.5 to 10 years in prison in Oakland County for multiple assault and weapons charges after accepting a plea deal. Although Casteel's mental state often was the subject during his trial proceedings, the diminished capacity plea to lessen charges based on mental illness was eliminated in Michigan in 2012.Casteel was found to have delusional disorder following a court-ordered independent evaluation. 

Federal investigation may be linked to 2010 rape allegations involving two basketball players

The federal investigation into MSU’s handling of sexual assault complaints stems from assault in August 2010 in Wonders Hall, a university official confirmed Friday.

Bye bye birdie

The Badminton Club looks a little bit more like a United Nations meeting.

Lansing kicks off annual Relay for Life

To kick off the start of this year’s Relay for Life, Lansing residents and cancer survivors came together to inform people on how to get involved in the relay which will take place this summer.

Investigation: Office of Civil Rights reps meet with student groups

As a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to investigate MSU’s handling of alleged sexual assault and sexual violence complaints, representatives from the department’s Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, are visiting campus this week to hear from students.Department of Education spokesman Jim Bradshaw told The State News Monday that it is currently investigating Title IX sexual harassment and violence complaints that are pending against MSU. Neither the OCR nor MSU have provided additional information regarding the claims.

City officials discuss changes in student housing

City officials are in the early stages of plans to replace some of the MSU family housing facilities.

Trayvon Martin's attorney comes to Lansing

On the day before the second anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, the Martin family’s attorney Benjamin L. Crump gave a speech to law students at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, advising them to use their education to make the world a better place.

Trial involving adoption laws in Michigan begins

DETROIT - The signs and people outside of the federal courthouse in Detroit signaled one thing: the beginning of the DeBoer v. Snyder trial Tuesday morning.The case involves adoption laws for same-sex couples in Michigan. In October 2013, Judge Bernard Friedman brought the issue of same-sex marriage to the fold.

Budget for maintenance of potholes totals $88 million

Witnesses begin testifying in DeBoer v. Snyder trial

The signs and people outside of the federal courthouse in Detroit signaled one thing: the beginning of the DeBoer v.

Suspect in East Lansing sexual assault and home invasion arraigned

A man was arraigned on Tuesday for the alleged sexual assault and home invasion of an East Lansing resident.

Opening arguments made in DeBoer v. Snyder trial

The trial that could change Michigan adoption and marriage laws began Tuesday in Detroit.

Three suspects in Dustyn Frolka's death arraigned

Three minors now face felony charges for the alleged robbery and murder of MSU student Dustyn Frolka. Samantha Grigg, 17, Brendan Heim, 16, and Tyrel Bredernitz, 17, were arraigned in 65th District Court in St.

Student sentenced to 45 days in jail for civil disturbance charges

For the most of the students implicated and arrested in the post-Big Ten championship game civil disturbance, the punishment has been a fine and a mark on their record.

Apple Inc. issued permit to build at Eastwood

Lansing Charter Township has issued Apple Inc. a building permit, indicating the possibility of an Apple Store coming to Eastwood Towne Center.