Several blows to the head killed Robert Busby, the owner of Creole Gallery in Lansing's Old Town, Ingham County Medical Examiner Dean Sienko concluded Thursday. Busby, 60, was found dead in the basement of Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., at about 1 p.m.
Lansing — Sympathetic to the family of Martin V. Brown and ashamed about his association with a hate group in the 1970s, Gary Mason said he would become the "fall guy" or scapegoat for Brown's 1973 murder on MSU's campus. In taped interviews in 2005 with Detective Jason Ferguson of the Ingham County Sheriff's Department, Mason proclaimed his innocence, but said he still felt guilty about Brown's murder. "I'm so ashamed," Mason said.
Pizza Hut fans soon will have a new venue to enjoy their favorite pie in late March, while some Fifth Third Bank customers are going to travel a little farther for banking services. The pizzeria with the red roof, 135 E.
A new piece of legislation could make purchasing renewable energy more feasible for Michigan residents. The proposed bill would give people buying green power from utility companies a tax credit equal to the yearly cost difference between regular energy and renewable energy. Some power companies have the capability to sell energy generated from sources such as windmills and hydroelectric dams. The bill would give the tax credit on a yearly basis and allow a refund of up to $100. It was introduced by state Rep.
Megan Ventriss, a preveterinary medicine sophomore living in Emmons Hall, leaned with her weight against the door that leads down to the first-floor living area, waiting patiently for her friend to visit from neighboring Bailey Hall. Ventriss doesn't like the ID card reader Emmons Hall has.
Lansing — Videotaped interviews of Gary Mason, on trial for the 1973 murder of MSU student Martin V.
The East Lansing City Council will get a sneak peek tonight at what a redeveloped East Village might look like. The $350-million East Village project calls for revamping the area bounded by East Grand River Avenue, Bogue Street, Hagadorn Road and the Red Cedar River. Representatives from San Diego-based The Pierce Company Inc. will present the project's preliminary designs during the council's work session at 6 p.m.
East Lansing residents are learning new ways to put their table scraps to use. Educational programs run by Urban Options, 405 Grove St., and Ingham County MSU Extension are spreading the word about composting. With the correct information, residents can improve their soil quality and cut back on the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Beginning Monday, avoid Hagadorn Road near MSU's campus. If you don't, you'll face a detour. Hagadorn Road will be closed from East Grand River Avenue to East Shaw Lane until mid-August, while the Ingham County Road Commission constructs a new bridge across the Red Cedar River. The $2.3 million project involves turning the four-lane, 90-foot bridge into a six-lane, 117-foot bridge by the end of the summer.
One MSU fraternity house has been sold and another is up for grabs. The MSU chapters of Delta Upsilon and Beta Theta Pi became inactive during the past year, and the chapter houses went vacant as a result.
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm raised the tobacco tax in 2004, Doug Campbell, owner of Campbell's Smoke Shop, saw a significant change in his sales.
An array of red, white and green balloons, paper flowers and handmade signs transformed the Marble Elementary School multipurpose room into the Italian bistro "Ristorante del Marmo" for a special cause. MSU students lent a helping hand to the community serving up hot food at the fourth grade spaghetti dinner at 5:30 p.m.
A jury will continue deliberations tomorrow in the Deandre Smith's carjacking trial after spending about four hours sequestered Thursday. Smith, 26, a Detroit resident, is charged with stealing a 2002 green Chevrolet Malibu at gunpoint from an MSU student Oct.
Lansing — An inmate with one of the men charged with the 1973 murder of Martin V. Brown refused to testify Thursday, saying doing so would endanger his life. Michael Vincent Emerson told the court he would not answer any questions because it would compromise his safety.
For many MSU students, Wednesday was the start of a 40-day period of reflection, fasting and charity. Bethany Peerbolte, a member of the Lutheran Student Organization, said sacrificing something for 40 days isn't too much to ask compared with everything Jesus has done for her.
With Lansing's new environmental initiative, the state capital will save green by going green. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero introduced the "Go Green, Go Lansing" energy initiative earlier this month.
Michigan's struggle to emerge from its looming budget deficit might be eased by new developments being made in its capital city. "One of the key pieces of the governor's plan to revitalize Michigan is to ensure that we have vibrant cities, including Lansing," said Michelle Begnoche, a spokeswoman for Gov.
Proposed legislation in the Michigan House of Representatives could require state agencies to start the statewide movement to use alternative fuel. The proposal, which would amend the Management and Budget Act, would require all motor vehicles purchased or leased by state agencies to be capable of running on an alternative fuel by October. Republican Rep.
The film, "La Petite Jérusalem," about an Orthodox Jewish woman who falls in love with a Muslim co-worker, will be shown at 5 p.m., Friday in Room 206 of the Old Horticulture Building.
Michiganians don't have to go far for relaxation or comfort. One step into a Douglas J facility and customers become guests. The East Lansing-based salon is expanding to offer its services throughout the state, opening its latest branch in Grand Rapids. "We saw a need for a school on the west side of the state," said Andrea Liebart, vice president of marketing for Douglas J.