A $75,000 life-sized bronze sculpture of Ransom Eli Olds might soon be appearing in Lansing. The committee, "A City's Ransom in Bronze," has taken up the project and will be holding fundraising events to raise money for the tribute.
A safety belt enforcement zone will be set in place at the intersection of Bennett and Hulett roads today at 10 a.m.
Lansing - As a protest against the U.S. government's financial aid in Israel's occupation of Palestine, a group of about 15 people sat patiently Friday afternoon in U.S.
Between steady phone calls and a line of dining-room customers, business wasn't tapering off earlier this month for Rice Kitchen owner Jack Fong. Then again, MSU was still in session. While Fong's 8-month-old establishment, 551 E.
Michigan smokers might not have to face another cigarette tax increase this year, but some local business owners and residents say any potential increase would have a minimal effect on smokers' buying habits. Doc Wallace, owner of 7-Eleven, 311 Grove St., said smokers will continue their spending habits regardless of whether there is a tax increase.
Increasing congestion on Michigan highways could cost businesses and commuters in the state hundreds of millions of dollars a year if something isn't done to relieve it, state transportation officials say. The statements come in response to a federal highway spending reauthorization bill that has spent months stagnating because the White House is refusing to accept two proposed versions.
The first executive director of the Wharton Center, Ken Beachler, will speak at noon on Thursday at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. The speech will include Beachler's memories about Wharton Center headliners he encountered, including Duke Ellington and Tony Bennett. Lou and Harry's Five-Star Deli, 245 Ann St., will cater the day's lunch, reservations are required and tickets are $10. Call (517) 337-1113 for more information.
A proposed law allowing higher retail liquor prices may give your alcohol budget a sobering buzz. The bill, if passed through the state Senate and subsequently approved by Gov.
The East Lansing City Council's work session Tuesday is canceled. The council will also not hold a regular council meeting on June 1, after Memorial Day.
The City of East Lansing will host the community forum, "Take a Stand: Lend a Hand: Moving Toward Action," 7 p.m.
n celebration of "Resources and Recreation Day" Wednesday morning, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land unveiled the 2004 Watercraft Decal Design Challenge, a contest open to all residents.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan and the Secretary of State's office wants to make drivers of all vehicles respect each other on the road. Earlier this month, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land also presented the Department of State's "Motorcycle Rider and Safety Education Program." The program is not new, but was recently moved to the Department of State from the Department of Education.
Independence Air announced Wednesday that starting July 17, it will be providing non-stop trips from Lansing's Capital City Airport to Washington D.C.
When the first East Lansing Art Festival was organized by Mike Bidwell, the MSU student and a couple of Grand River Avenue businesses funded, organized and ran the entire event.
Lansing- The Michigan branch of the Volunteers of America hosted an event to help serve those who had once, in turn, offered their own services to the country. "The sun has never shone brighter in Lansing all year long," state Rep.
The Capital Area Transportation Authority No. 26 bus route will now run Monday-Friday every 40 minutes starting from 7 a.m.
Envision East Lansing, a group of volunteers who raise money to enhance the downtown area, will host the unveiling of a Children Sculpture Garden at 4 p.m.
A forum discussing Michigan's role in the process of picking a U.S. President will be held at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., this Wednesday at Lansing Community College, Arts & Sciences Building, 419 North Washington Square in Lansing.
Statewide gas prices were three cents below the record high for regular unleaded fuel Monday, according to the AAA of Michigan.
The first Michigan Tourism Investment Forum will be held May 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn.