A worsening economy confronts students and local business owners as the national unemployment rate reached a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August, according to the U.S.
As the MSU football team reeled off touchdowns during its first home game Saturday, local business owners said they also scored big. Home football contests traditionally bring tailgaters, students and out-of-town visitors to local restaurants and retailers before and after the game.
Lansing — William Atkin’s brother died after committing suicide in 1979. On Sunday in Potter Park, he shared his memories with people who also had people they care about die from suicide.
Members of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, who are currently staying in a temporary house, are a step closer to being able to occupy the fraternity house they signed a lease for.
A 48-year-old Lansing man was arraigned Thursday for his connection with two Lansing area bank robberies.
To many students, the end of summer means cold weather is on the way. But it also means harvest time for farmers and gardeners, and many local food banks look at this time of year as a great opportunity to get donations.
As clouds rolled into East Lansing on Wednesday, the courtroom atmosphere chilled and a 19-year-old Dearborn man received a split verdict from a jury for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
Two Lansing-area Steve & Barry’s are closing their doors as part of the company’s plans to run a smaller base of stores, spokeswoman Rachel Brenner said.
The city of East Lansing is hosting a fundraiser for Northern Tail Dog Park on Saturday, according to a news release.
MSU students soon will have another location to get bigger, faster and stronger as the East Lansing Snap Fitness facility will have its grand opening Sept. 19.
A 21-year-old MSU student received a mixed verdict Tuesday for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot. Jordan A. Williams was found guilty by a jury for the misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct by obstructing, resisting or hindering a police officer.
The National Association of Secretaries of State, or NASS, backs a plan to change presidential primary rules and stop the race for states to hold early primaries, but officials said the plan is not likely to be approved anytime soon.
The ongoing struggle to keep up with increasing costs has forced Laura Grindem to search the East Lansing area for jobs, a process she described as difficult.
The East Lansing City Council will discuss a containment plan for the City Center II development, along with several of the project’s zoning ordinances, at its meeting tonight.
Do you think fewer students will go home during Labor Day weekend because of high gas prices?
After spending seven years helping to administer elections and encouraging students to vote, East Lansing City Clerk Sharon Reid retires today.
Labor Day weekend has always been popular for students to head home and for families to go on vacation, but high gas prices may keep some students in East Lansing.
Students and permanent residents of East Lansing’s Bailey neighborhood were introduced to each other at a block party Wednesday evening.
From now on, a clearer picture will greet students on campus when they turn on their TVs. MSU began implementing a new cable system Wednesday, and students on campus or in university apartments should already start to see its effects.
Increased police patrols will scatter Michigan’s roads this weekend as part of a statewide initiative to crack down on drunken driving.