Council meeting preview
After delaying to acquire property for Virginia Avenue through the use of eminent domain, the East Lansing City Council will revisit the issue at its work session today. The council also will consider the cost of several city developments and repair projects valued at more than $3 million.
Zookeepers grieve death of Potter Park Zoo rhino
Grief counselors met with keepers from Potter Park Zoo on Monday following the sudden death of Spike, a 17-year-old black rhino. Spike was found dead in his stall two days after veterinarians noticed signs of discomfort. “He was a good animal,” said Tara Harrison, veterinarian and curator at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.
Single stamp price to rise 1 cent in May
The price of stamps will rise to 42 cents in May — up one cent from the current price.
Election draws student activism
With people between 18 and 29 years old representing 21 percent of the voting population, voters within the age range of MSU students are making their votes count with increased political activism.
Winter brings pothole problem
Students with cars on campus can expect to hit plenty of bumps in the road this coming year as a result of widespread potholes.
Romney suspends campaign
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s decision to suspend his presidential campaign Thursday left some MSU students disappointed about his early exit.
Spartans sound off on results of Super Tuesday
Despite Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., emerging as the Republican presidential front-runner on Super Tuesday, the national election picture is still murky because of a deadlocked Democratic race, MSU community members said Wednesday.
Lansing area transforms into winter wonderland
With snow falling fast and continuously Wednesday, even students were beginning to accumulate the wet, puffy flakes.
Local mayors get physical for grant
As mayor of East Lansing, Vic Loomis’ days are full of challenges. With a schedule often crammed with meetings, finding time to squeeze in a walk or 15 minutes on the treadmill isn’t easy.
Hearings set for accused students
A preliminary hearing for two College of Music students charged with home invasion is set for 9 a.m. Feb. 14 at the 55th District Court in Mason.
Partners open grocery delivery service
When Justin Shaw graduated from MSU in December 2006, he never thought he would be bagging groceries.
Lansing area could receive up to 10 inches of snow
Steady snowfall into the late evening is expected to continue today for the Lansing area.
Judge to hear Prop. 2 challenge
Several organizations will challenge the constitutionality of Proposal 2 before a Detroit federal judge at a 2:30 p.m. hearing today.
City Council to discuss hotels, property gains
Property acquisitions and the proposed construction of new hotels are among the topics to be discussed during Tuesday’s 7 p.m. East Lansing City Council meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
MSU police struggle to target ticket scalpers
As Spartans fans pour into Breslin Center on game days, scalpers pace sidewalks near the entrances waving tickets in the air.
Study: HPV, smoking linked to cancer
According to a study from the Penn State University College of Medicine, a carcinogen in cigarette smoke could lead to cervical cancer in those infected with the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
E.L. residents join their voices in song
Altos, sopranos, tenors, basses and others with a passion for singing gathered in East Lansing for the sixth annual Mid-Winter Singing Festival on Friday and Saturday.
Feature tracks pizza orders
From the time the dough is rolled until the pizza arrives at your door, Domino’s Pizza is trying to take the mystery out of delivery. Domino’s launched Pizza Tracker last week, a feature on its Web site that allows customers to follow where their pie is in the delivery process.
New stoplights will replace flashing red signal
Federal officials are gradually making history of the flashing red light. The Federal Highway Administration is requiring city commissioners across the country to replace left-turn traffic lights with a system designed to prevent accidents.