The Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has set up shop in Dearborn Heights to help occupants of Ingham County who experienced damage to their properties by the May floods. FEMA will offer low-interest loans through the U.S.
In the age of South Beach, Atkins and Slim Fast, Americans today are more conscious of the problems associated with being overweight. But most people aren't doing anything about it. A study conducted by Ipsos-Insight Public Affairs, a survey-based market research group, found while Americans might be more aware of weight issues, they are less likely to be aware of their own weight problems.
The Lansing Police and Fire Departments are hoping a little friendly competition will go a long way.
City officials are calling for further fire prevention funding to Michigan cities that house tax-exempt state institutions, such as public universities.
Two bills supporting a commemorative monument for the late President Ronald Reagan passed in the Michigan House on Tuesday. One of the bills would create a commission to oversee the cost, design and construction of a monument dedicated to Reagan, while the other would create a fund in the Michigan Department of Treasury to pay for the project.
Proposed legislation that would help eliminate tons of waste produced by non-recyclable cans and bottles is being welcomed by some of Michigan's population, but legislators said it's facing tough opposition by many state businesses. Sen.
Lansing - Despite Sunday's rainy weather, Lansing residents came out to celebrate America's freedom because of their Fourth of July tradition. People came to Louis F.
It's hard to imagine Christmas in July. The bright, hot sun overwhelms images of jolly old Saint Nick, Christmas trees and snow.
The East Lansing Public Library's Summer Reading Club is for anyone who is at least 18 years old.
Charges will not be filed against more than half of the 12 men arrested during a public sex sting last month at a Holt-area rest stop, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said.
Meridian Township - Okemos resident Christina Riddle just wanted to make sure fellow cyclists don't have to go through the same pain she did. While riding her bike on Mount Hope Road one Saturday afternoon, four years ago, Riddle was hospitalized after being struck by a car struck going 50 mph.
Normally, Bell's Greek Pizza at 225 M.A.C. Ave. is busy in the wee hours of the morning serving up slices, as the bar crowd stumbles in to engage in late-night fervor and feast. But for the past month, the little pizzeria has been packed all afternoon as it plays host to a large and diverse gathering of international flavor.
Fireworks, concerts and a parade of dogs are just some of the activities in that people staying in the Lansing area for this holiday weekend can take part.
The Dick Letts Memorial Golf Outing, which raises scholarship money for minority students at Lansing Community College, will be held July 24 at Forest Akers East Golf Course. For more information, call Deborah Sudduth at (517) 355-6527.
Adults interested in learning computer skills are invited to attend the East Lansing Public Library's computer classes.
A national campaign aimed at stopping discrimination against individuals in the workplace who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender launched its commercials in Lansing last week. TurnOut.org, which is run by The Gill Foundation, started airing six commercials that feature people who are gay or lesbian, talking about how they are about to reveal their sexual orientation to their employer.
According to a MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research survey, 42 percent of likely Michigan voters favor Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry while incumbent Republican current President Bush is favored by 40 percent of voters.
East Lansing added more than 500 people to its population during the past year, making it Michigan's fourth-fastest growing city. According to the U.S.
Grand Rapids - The 11th Annual Grand Rapids African-American Festival displayed a blend of traditional African culture and contemporary hip-hop style this weekend with craft vendors selling everything from handmade African dolls to airbrushed T-shirts. About 20,000 people attended the event, according to festival organizers.
As part of Turner-Dodge House's "Meet Your City" program, MSU Associate Professor Lisa Fine will be presenting her new book "The Story of Reo Joe; Work, Kin and Community in Autotown, USA," noon, July 1 at The Turner-dodge House, 100 E.