East Village project in works, construction may begin August 2009
Although a design concept is in place, the genesis of the East Village project might not occur for several months, city officials say.
Mich. house votes to bump up primary
The Michigan House voted Thursday to move the state’s presidential primary from Feb. 26 to Jan. 15. The change in date, if approved by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, would make Michigan the third state in the country to hold its primary.
Summer reading for incoming freshmen teaches lessons in race relations, tolerance
A busy fall semester won’t prevent premedical freshman Andrea Jackson from finishing what she started this summer.
Reno's continues to host weekly radio show despite stabbing
Ten days after a man was stabbed in a local bar’s parking lot, first-year MSU football coach Mark Dantonio made his weekly radio show debut at the bar.
State employees catch an early break
In an effort to ease Michigan’s budget woes and create a smaller state government, the Michigan Senate passed a bill Thursday offering early retirement options to state employees.
Bicyclists head for the bridge
When former Sen. Dick Allen rode his bicycle from the state Capitol to Mackinaw City in 1971, he proved a point to the Department of Transportation and gave rise to a tradition.
Michigan to host summit on alternative energy
Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Tuesday that Michigan will host an energy summit with Sweden in early 2008 in an effort to bring international industries and jobs to the state.
Groups rally for peace on Capitol steps
Peace activists did not get discouraged Tuesday when U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, did not attend the Take a Stand campaign. Instead, they brought in a replacement in the form of a life-size poster of Rogers.
MSU receives federal funds for aquatic research
Saginaw Bay could soon have a comprehensive plan for managing its ecological resources thanks to a federal grant awarded to MSU research scientists.
Welcome Week violent crimes down from last year
The numbers are in, and the East Lansing and MSU police departments report that more than 600 partygoers received tickets and upward of 125 spent time in jail during this year’s Welcome Week.
Mich. House passes bill to fund MSU
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday pushing for over $1 billion in higher education funding to go to the state’s top three research universities.
Energy provider offers Mich. residents chance to go green
Mid-Michigan residents may feel better about the environment thanks to an effort by the Lansing Board of Water & Light to ensure part of its power comes from renewable sources.
State Democrats launch program to encourage voters
After two hotly contested election cycles, the Michigan Democratic Party is out to make sure voters in future elections are not being disenfranchised — or suppressed altogether.
Senate votes to move up presidential primary
Michigan senators want the state to be on the political forefront when national primary season kicks off in 2008.
Weather impacts Welcome Week events
MSU students braved Welcome Week despite the tornado warning, storms and power outages.
E.L. courts busy during break
While class was adjourned for two weeks, local police stations and courthouses remained active. Here’s a recap of the high-profile verdict, university arrest and a murder story that made headlines during break.
Pretrial hearing set for Reno's stabbing
An East Lansing man charged with stabbing a Lansing resident outside a local bar will go to court this week.
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.