Michigan residents looking to use marijuana for medical purposes might have to look a little harder than they would like. Medical marijuana officially becomes legal Saturday, but the law is hazy on how patients can obtain the marijuana, said Greg Francisco, executive director of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association.
Results of toxicology reports for two MSU students who died earlier this semester may not be ready until late April or early May, an official in the Ingham County Medical Examiner’s Office said Tuesday.
Cameras were rolling Wednesday at Eastwood Towne Center in Lansing as the CBS reality TV show “Big Brother” held a casting call for its upcoming season and auditioners hoped to become the next Lansing area native to appear on the show.
For most people, Cedar Fest ended at 3:11 a.m. April 6, 2008. But for police, attorneys and those arrested, the effects of the riot still are being felt. Police said they have completed sentencing for all 56 suspects arrested for their actions at Cedar Fest.
Parents shouldn’t be so quick to tell their children to stop playing video games, according to a study released by MSU psychology professor Linda Jackson this month in Barcelona, Spain.
The smell of smoke awoke Sarah Jach’s roommates early Sunday morning, and the sight of fire consuming their neighbor’s garage ensured they stayed awake.
Commuters will see more confusion to their travels this week with several road closures taking effect.
The image of a pencil stemming from the head of a pistol — the logo for Mexican street art group Lapiztola — perhaps best captures the theme of the art exhibit that transformed the LookOut! Gallery for the past 25 days.
A lawsuit filed in the Ingham County Circuit Court aims to recoup taxes owed by online hotel brokers that county officials say owe thousands of dollars in skirted accommodation taxes.
As the threat of global climate change becomes more real, local efforts to reduce waste are more important than ever. At MSU, campus officials have set a goal to decrease waste by 30 percent by 2015. And in East Lansing, recycling coordinators have seen an increased effort by students to reuse materials and clean up after themselves.
The lead suspect in a quadruple homicide involving an MSU student was found guilty today in Kent County Circuit Court for an unrelated crime, according to media reports. Troy Brake, 31, of Grand Rapids, was found guilty of attempted murder, criminal sexual conduct and felony use of firearms in relation to the beating of a prostitute on Oct. 16, 2008 in Grand Rapids.
Although the departments may seem like they work in harmony, the rivalry between the MSU Police Department and the East Lansing Police Department reared its head Thursday night — for a good cause.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has declared next week Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan.
When interdisciplinary studies in social science and international studies senior Elizabeth Kurkowski is driving and there aren’t many other cars on the road, she’ll occasionally send a quick text message to a friend.
Though a 12-year-old is, to some extent, guided by the same morals in the virtual world as in the real world, there is something else influencing online behavior, a study by MSU professor Linda A. Jackson found.
Fewer travelers will make Michigan a stop on the map in 2009, according to a study by MSU researchers. Michigan’s tourism industry is expected to decrease 3 to 4 percent this year based on the findings of MSU professor Don Holecek and other experts.
Organizers of the 10th Annual Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing announced Monday the first round of performers for the summer festival.
Pak Mail, 4150 Hunsaker Drive, is accepting used cell phones to donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a foundation that sends prepaid calling cards to troops.
East Lansing joined four other cities in Michigan last week when it adopted a measure to encourage residents to turn off nonessential lights this weekend. The dim down, nationally known as Earth Hour, takes place from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday and residents are encouraged to turn off all nonwessential lights and electrical devices, East Lansing City Councilmember Nathan Triplett said.
A major city development, medical marijuana and newspaper racks highlight this week’s East Lansing City Council agenda as council members are set to vote on a deadline extension for City Center II.