Game swings at cancer

The heavy storms that rampaged through Michigan weren’t enough to stop dedicated tennis players from taking the court this weekend.

Mich. beaches staying clean, best in region

Before transferring to MSU from Grand Valley State University, Melissa Rumrill spent much of her time at one of the most popular state tourist destinations: Lake Michigan.

MSU makes way for BTN

This football season, the local community may have to pile onto MSU’s campus to view games on the Big Ten Network, or BTN, which university officials said will be available to students come fall semester.

Planning Commission approves housing plan

Virginia Avenue’s 600 block is one step closer to being revamped after the East Lansing Planning Commission approved the Avondale Square project at its Wednesday meeting.

2 local residents attacked in July

Two East Lansing residents were attacked in unlit areas of the downtown while coming home from a night out on the town in July.

MSU could gain research funding

MSU could be getting more funding for agricultural research if a federal appropriations measure is formally adopted.

Program promotes education, job training

As industry and technology continue to evolve, Gov. Jennifer Granholm wants to make sure Michigan workers’ skills and training are keeping up the job market.

Attempted murder suspect arraigned

The suspect in a local attempted murder case was arraigned Friday at the 55th District Court in Mason.

An organic impact

Football-sized squash and budding tomato orbs grow among a produce section’s variety of herbs and vegetables in what would normally be the front yard of 405 Grove St.

Free yoga helps local art spot

Yoga instructors at the Center for Yoga, Movement & Massage, 1780 E. Grand River Ave., couldn’t stand the thought of an art gallery closing.

Environmental groups push for clean energy

Environmental groups are pushing the Michigan Legislature to enact clean energy policies to help create jobs and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Drivers break ties with Big Daddy Taxi

Rodney Biller and Julie Voeller said they stepped through hazy clouds of marijuana smoke when they walked into the office while working at Big Daddy Taxi. Customers hopped into their vans and told them of other drivers smoking marijuana with them and other riders, or handing out beer to MSU freshmen.

Theater company holds auditions

Flap showing for one last week

Republicans concerned over 2008 budget

Although not every department’s budget had been passed, Marsden said it was important to address them now.

Three MSU students in Minneapolis share their reactions to overpass collapse

You can find an MSU student or graduate almost anywhere in the country, and Minneapolis is no exception.

Experts: 'Mich. bridges are safe'

Michigan motorists shouldn't second-guess crossing the state's bridges, despite the state's percentage of "structurally deficient" bridges, experts say. The Interstate 35W bridge that collapsed Wednesday in Minnesota was named "structurally deficient" two years ago.

Word on the street

What do you do to keep cool on hot summer days? "I worked all day in the air conditioning, and now I'm going to class to sit in the heat.

WEB EXTRA: Package causes evacuation of Romney Building

At 9 a.m. a suspicious package was delivered to the George W. Romney Building, 111 South Capitol Ave., Lansing, and by 9:30 a.m.

Bill makes low-income tax credit unlikely

Michigan's Earned Income Tax Credit program could be stopped before it's even started, if a bill being considered by the Senate Finance Committee is passed. The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, is a tax measure that would provide a refundable tax credit for low-income workers and families earning a wage below a certain threshold. Passed in 2006, and not scheduled to go into effect until 2008, the EITC would cost the state of Michigan roughly $130 million in tax revenue. But if Senate Bill 662, sponsored by Sen.