Just in time for summer, Melting Moments opened its doors with a brand new twist — a barbecue sandwich shop. Backyard Bar-B-Q adds a different flavor to the ice-cream parlor and the downtown food scene. "One thing we have is our signature product, the pulled pork," said Jim Johnson, owner of Backyard Bar-B-Q.
Mason — Protecting and serving a community can be a deadly task. More than 70 police officers gathered for prayers, poems and a 21-gun salute at the Ingham County Sheriff's Office on Friday in honor of nine police officers killed in the line of duty. Families, friends and co-workers wiped away tears as nine flowers, representing the fallen officers, were placed into a wreath resting between two rows of saluting police officers. Following the ceremony, a training facility at the office was dedicated to Sgt.
MSU researchers have come up with three scenarios to gauge how summer gas prices could change. Donald Holecek, a professor in the Department of Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources, said gas prices could fluctuate in three major ways, having varied impacts on travel inside and outside of Michigan. Holecek and researchers at the Travel, Tourism and Recreation Resource Center at MSU were able to determine the three scenarios.
After months of political clashes in Lansing, the legislature has moved slightly closer to finding common ground on a replacement for the soon-to-be defunct Single Business Tax, or SBT. Michigan faces an estimated $700 million budget deficit for 2007.
Throughout recent weeks, Lansing lawmakers have been busy. The following is an update of Capitol developments including an MSU accolade, court closings and a change in adoption law. • The U.S.
East Lansing will have 32 new residential units by the time students return to school in August. Construction of the West Village development has been ongoing throughout this semester, and developers say they are on track to move in the first tenants by fall. The West Village development is a mix of townhomes, flats and condominiums off West Grand River and Hillcrest avenues.
A silent auction fundraiser to help Michigan's abused and neglected children will take place at 5 p.m.
Each of the East Lansing's 13 parking lots and garages should be equipped to accept credit cards within the next month, said Dan O'Connor, East Lansing's parking administrator. The city purchased about $1 million in updated parking equipment in January.
Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing, has helped propose a bill to extend scientific research on embryonic stem cells in Michigan and increase the punishment for those who violate the current restrictions. The bill would amend constraints placed on research facilities — allowing scientists to potentially use stem cell research to develop ideas or cures for diseases.
Lansing — Jurors were selected Tuesday for the start of the murder trial of Kumbi Salim, also known as Stanley A.
The National Arbor Day Foundation honored East Lansing for its Tree City USA program in 2006. This is the 20th year the city has received this honor, which recognizes its tree board department, tree care ordinance, comprehensive community forestry program and Arbor Day observance.
A "rip-off." That's how marketing senior Bill Smith described East Lansing's downtown parking rates, echoing frustration expressed by some East Lansing officials. The city operates 13 parking lots and garages in the downtown area, and drivers are charged between 50 cents and 75 cents per half hour, depending on the time of day. The city rakes in about $3.35 million annually from these charges. "It's such a rip-off," Smith said.
Before East Lansing's first island can be carved from the banks of the Red Cedar River, a San Diego-based developer must acquire the land necessary to begin the East Village project. On Tuesday, Theresa Nakata, the company's vice president for marketing and communications, said The Pierce Company Inc. has had progressive negotiations with the region's property owners for several months. The estimated $500 million East Village project involves redeveloping the land bounded by East Grand River Avenue, Hagadorn Road, Bogue Street and the Red Cedar River with a mix of residential, retail and entertainment properties by 2011. The project's latest concept design by Hollywood-based 5+Design calls for a man-made canal and island next to an 11-acre riverfront park, showcasing the features of the Red Cedar River. International relations freshman Kelly Steffen said she would return to the East Village if it's redeveloped, but for now, she is concerned about the student housing that could be affected by the project. "Cedar Village is the only off-campus housing that's cheap," she said.
Michigan's economy is in a budget slump. With a $800-900 million budget deficit, industries and consumers in certain sectors are fearing tax changes could hit them hard. The Michigan Brewers Guild has prepared itself against changes that could involve an increase in beer and wine tax.
A bookshop owner, folk musician and community activist were each honored Thursday night during the 20th annual East Lansing Crystal Awards ceremony. The award is given to three residents who have made strides to improve the quality of life in East Lansing.
The 20th annual Crystal Awards reception will be at 5 p.m. today in the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. Three residents are awarded the honor for their efforts to enhance the quality of life in East Lansing.
MSU Safe Place is hosting a presentation on how men and women can work together to end violence against women. Ted Bunch, who co-founded A Call to Men, will speak at 2 p.m.
Lansing — Legislative efforts to cut funding from Michigan's art and cultural groups are crippling the state's economy, activists argued Wednesday during a rally outside the Capitol Building in Lansing. About 200 people attended the rally, which was organized to protest Gov.
East Lansing joined the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement on Tuesday afternoon, fulfilling a long line of requests from residents concerned about global warming. Signing the agreement will add to the list of wise decisions East Lansing already has made, said Aileen Gow, director of Urban Options, an environmental education center. "This is a continuance of a long history of good decisions, and they are getting better," she said.
Last fall, Christopher Lucas killed his girlfriend's mother with stomps to the head so ferocious, his boots left imprints. But because of a "loophole" in the law, the 25-year-old Lyon Township resident was convicted of second-degree murder — giving him a chance for parole, said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. The outcome of this trial inspired Bouchard, Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca and Rep.