East Lansing residents can still enjoy a safe and happy Halloween amid the COVID-19 pandemic with some creative and interesting activities suggested by the health officials.
Areas Chief Kim Johnson plans for more community outreach include neighborhood watch, student rental districts, local business and religious congregations.
At his alma mater, Everett High School, Johnson joined Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), and U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters.
Historic Twichell's Dry Cleaning and Tailors has closed its doors indefinitely after 94 years in business. Owner Mesung Lee reflects on the history of Twichell's, and shares what's next for her and her family.
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and challenger Paul Junge participated in the last debate Oct. 7, making their stances on police reform, the Affordable Health Care Act and partisanship clear.
The latest charge against Brian Higgins totals out to 20 state felonies, all filed by Attorney General Dana Nessel against the militia group Wolverine Watchmen and its associates.
The survivor's testimony said after her interview with MSUPD, other members on the team approached her and said she would "suffer adverse consequences" if she pursued a complaint. She chose not to remain on the team as a middle-distance runner and transferred to Grand Valley State University the following year to pursue sprinting.
Both East Lansing City Clerk Office locations have released extended hours for community members in order to better prepare for the upcoming election.
Bars are able to reopen after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 orders were unconstitutional.
The council unanimously passed a resolution requiring compliance with public health orders. Violations of this order can result in a civil fine of $500.
Based on the timeline with influenza and respiratory illnesses, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said a second wave tends to align with the fall and winter seasons. During this time, people tend to spend more time indoors in congregated settings sharing air space.
New emergency orders issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and local health departments – including Ingham County Health Department – will not be affected by the court’s ruling.
"I'm a proud Armenian-American and whether it's in East Lansing, it's at the state level or it's at the federal level, I will scream from the top of the rooftops, Artsakh is a sovereign nation," East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens said. "They deserve peace."
The bipartisan bills seek to provide a “clean slate” for residents in allowing them expungement for certain misdemeanor and felony offenses, including marijuana offenses.
The committee had its first meeting Monday night to reflect on members' goals and insight, and the challenges the committee might face moving forward.
The group has 10 members, as well as one city staff liaison. Of the members, four agreed to share their background, ideas and goals as they begin their new positions.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced $12.7 million awards last week to projects across the state to increase broadband internet access.
Stand up Michigan held a rally at the state Capitol to protest the closing of churches across the state. Supporters spoke about religion, COVID-19 regulations and petitioning the government.
The Potterville Sod Slingers take to the raceway to show what their souped-up lawn mowers can do.
Some referenced prior rallies at the Capitol, discussed who was at fault and others questioned language surrounding the incident.