Jason William Trew turned himself in on May 26 after a warrant for his arrest — charging him with the theft of more than 35 MSU projectors — was released.
The Michigan prison population grew by nearly 2 percent last year, continuing an ongoing trend that many legal experts say won't slow down anytime soon. The Michigan Department of Corrections report shows that Michigan's prison population of about 49,000 increased by 820 inmates — which is actually below the 10-year average before 2003 of 1,400 more prisoners each year.
Women seeking an abortion could be examined to determine if they are being coerced into the procedure, if a series of bills passes through the Michigan Legislature. The bills, which passed through the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on May 24, are also known as the Coercive Abortion Prevention Act. They would require a doctor performing an abortion to screen the woman seeking the abortion to determine if she was coerced into it.
The Michigan House of Representatives and Senate passed their version of a state budget and must now work out a final budget with Gov.
East Lansing will hold its spring recycling program, Project Pride, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Abbott Center, 1400-1500 Abbott Road. Residents can bring recyclable materials such as scrap metal, plastic foam, car and household batteries and small appliances. Materials such as fluorescent lights, wire, paint, chemicals and glass will not be accepted. For more information, contact East Lansing Environmental Specialist Dave Smith at (517) 337-9459.
When a student moves into a house or apartment for the first time, there can be plenty of concerns — but for some, fire safety is not one of them. Julie Bodwell, a third-year medical student who lives at Club Meridian Apartments in Okemos, said fire safety around her apartment is not a major concern because it has already been made fire resistant. "There are plenty of smoke detectors and fire sprinklers around the apartment building that make it fireproof," Bodwell said.
The East Lansing City Council will not hold its regular meeting this week. The meeting would have occurred at 7:30 p.m.
A small American flag will stand next to each veteran's grave at Deepdale Memorial Park and Cemetery on Old Lansing Road this weekend.
Lansing — The empty grounds of Cristo Rey Catholic Church gave little clue of the vibrant dancing and steaming food that will fill the air this weekend.
In Holt, a parade will be held starting at 2 p.m. on Monday. The parade will begin with a gathering on Holt Road near Lumbertown, 4000 Holt Road.
Lansing area residents joined former White House Bureau Chief Helen Thomas as she kicked off the first Michigan Walk of Fame induction ceremony Thursday night at the Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W.
Michiganians can say goodbye to their "Old Blue" license plates since the Secretary of State announced earlier this month that it will stop issuing it at the end of the year. About 5.6 million motorists use the "Old Blue" license plate design, which was introduced in July 1982, according to the Secretary of State. "The license plate has been around for roughly 24 years, and most states replace their plates within five to 10 years," said Kelly Chesney, spokesperson for the Secretary of State. Having a reflective background on license plates will improve visibility on roadways and allow law enforcement officers to perform their public safety duties better. Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said in a written statement that she feels it's time to use newer technology to create the license plates. "This change will also allow the state to use the same type of material for all of its license plates, which makes production more efficient," Land said in the statement. Michigan is the only state in the nation that uses the costly and outdated process of applying finely ground glass beads to the characters on the license plate during production, Chesney said. Small, glass beads that have the consistency of sand are sprinkled on the wet white paint on license plates to give them limited reflectivity. As registrations expire, Michigan residents will be issued the new plates. "From a public safety perspective, having license plates that are easier to read at night will assist law enforcement in keeping our streets safe," said state Rep.
Homes in East Lansing and Lansing are the most affordable in the country, according to the Housing Opportunity Index released this month. The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo collected information for the index, which is determined by measuring the number of homes that are affordable to those who make the median income of the area.
Changing society one youth at a time is Gov. Jennifer Granholm's philosophy when it comes to youth mentorship — a philosophy her staff has also adopted. Grand River Elementary Magnet School in Lansing benefits directly from Granholm's office since 25 of her employees are involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing mentor program at the school. The agency is a youth mentor service that matches a child with an adult in order for him or her to spend time with a positive role model. Joni Burch, case manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing, has worked with Granholm and her staff. "Her 'little sister' absolutely loves hanging out with her; they do a lot of art projects together," Burch said and added that Granholm's entire family is involved with the program. "She adores her," said Lansing resident Cynthia Mares, the mother of the 10-year-old child Granholm mentors, whose name is also Cynthia.
A speech by Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Lansing, scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, has been cancelled.
Women and girls may soon be able to further protect themselves from cervical cancer if the Food and Drug Administration approves a new vaccine next month. On Thursday, an FDA advisory committee endorsed the safety and effectiveness of Gardasil in a unanimous decision.
The Bactrian camel population at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing increased from two to three on April 29 with the birth of a two-humped baby. The nearly month-old Bactrian camel is covered with a fuzzy fur coat and has two humps, a feature that differentiates it from the one-humped Dromedary camel. "In the wild, there's not that many," zoo veterinarian Tara Harrison said.
A benefit concert for the New Orleans Summer Project will be held at the Cadillac Club, 1115 S. Washington Ave., in Lansing Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Surrounded by family and some of the area's political elite, former East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows kicked off his campaign for a seat in the state House on Monday. Meadows — a member of the East Lansing City Council — is vying for the House's 69th seat, which covers the East Lansing area. "I want to be the choice of the people," the Democratic candidate said to a crowd of about 35 people at his campaign headquarters, 2660 E.
Lansing — The Clinton Memorial Hospital "bed pan" drill team banged on bed pans and shook plastic jugs filled with pebbles. Three women decked out in cowboy hats and fringed leather jackets rode horses. And an Asian group wore traditional Korean clothing and beat on drums as it made its way down the street. These were just a few of the 95 diverse groups that marched in the 16th annual Michigan Parade on Saturday in downtown Lansing.