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Bill might make sharing files a felony
Some federal lawmakers are working to toughen the penalties for people who use Internet file sharing to build their music collections. U.S.
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Doctor's hours
Some days, Dr. Kristofer Dosh is grateful to see dawn come. After working all night at Lansing's Sparrow Hospital, the second-year medical resident knows he'll soon be able to crawl into bed. Other days, Dosh hears his alarm and knows the light of day means another long, grueling schedule.
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Pair charged in robbery at E.L. tanning business
Two suspects were arraigned Friday for the April 2 armed robbery of an East Lansing tanning salon. Lansing resident Eric Evans, 21, and a 17-year-old girl, also from Lansing, were arrested Thursday for the armed robbery of B-Tan, 233 E.
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Children hop to it in Easter egg race
Lansing - For 5-year-old Rose Allswede, equipped with a fiery sense of determination and a grocery bag, the moment of truth was at hand. The girl stood before thousands of plastic colored eggs dotting the Capitol lawn Saturday morning, cordoned off by yards of yellow caution tape.
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Abuse prevention focus of month
Michigan recently joined a national movement for child abuse awareness and officials declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. On March 31, Gov.
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Anti-war protesters march streets of E.L.
Members of Direct Action, a Lansing-based activist group, marched along Grand River Avenue on Saturday, shouting in protest against the U.S.
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Lansing workers, residents adjust to Capitol Loop construction
Lansing - The closure of main downtown Lansing throughways during the past week has not hampered the daily routines of local employees and businesses. The Capitol Loop Project, an initiative to make repairs to portions of several roads surrounding the state Capitol, began April 5.
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Granholm asks officials to monitor gas prices
As gas prices in Michigan continue to spiral higher, Gov. Jennifer Granholm urged one state department to step up efforts to insure service stations are not cheating consumers.
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Assault victim sent home from hospital
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity member injured in an assault Sunday has been released from the hospital, East Lansing police Capt.
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Lansing airport to add $4.6M runway extension
Lansing - Capital City Aiport will add 750 feet to its runway by 2005, a move that might help attract more long-distance flights to the Lansing airport.
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Local floral shop celebrates 25 years
While the rest of East Lansing brooded under dreary skies Thursday, the corner of Grand River Avenue and Hagadorn Road was a floral paradise. Roses, daisies, tulips and lilies abound every day inside B-A Florist and Plant House, 1424 E.
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Men charged with 'U' break-in sentenced
The two men charged with breaking into the Kresge Art Center in October were sentenced on Wednesday in Ingham County Circuit Court. Verdine Josey and Larry Shirley pleaded guilty to breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, said Joyce Draganchuk, Ingham County chief assistant prosecutor.
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Church recreates 'Last Supper'
Members from the University United Methodist Church came together Thursday night to portray the Last Supper as seen in Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting. Starting 16 years ago, the church, located at 1120 S.
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GOP, Dem. parties work to recruit new voters
As the presidential race draws closer to its finale, both parties are working nonstop to prepare for the November election. The Democratic and Republican parties are using new strategies this year, some of which are borrowed from each other. Jeff Stormo, director of communications for the Michigan Republican Party, said this year, for the first time, they are focusing a lot of attention on registering voters. "We have been going to immigration naturalization ceremonies throughout the state, these are people who are just now American citizens," he said.
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Credit cards accepted at local fast food restaurants
A credit card might seem like an odd way to pay for fast food, but more fast food restaurants in the Lansing area now are accepting plastic.
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Mich. bill, businesses aim to ban camera phones
Camera phones have emerged lately as both a vehicle to commit crime as well as a valuable tool for solving crime. The phones, which give their owners the ability to take snapshots and even shoot video with the touch of a button, are gaining popularity among college students and adults alike.
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Bills emphasize marriage counseling
When Stephanie Posner gets married in a couple of years, she and her fiance don't plan on seeking professional consultation before the big day.
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'U' systems possibly infected with virus
University computers might be infected with a program that can track personal information entered into machines. Merit, the university's Internet provider, notified Academic Computing and Network Services on Tuesday that about 15 computers are thought to be infected with a keystroke logger.
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CATA extends weekend hours of Northern Tier bus route
Students living in apartments a few miles north of campus and in downtown East Lansing have another option when the question arises of how they'll get home after 10 p.m. Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, has recently extended its hours of operation on Route 26, which services Abbott to Chandler roads, and is home to numerous businesses and apartment complexes. The route now runs on 35-minute intervals until 2:30 a.m.
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Forum to focus on Haitian ex-president
The Night of Solidarity with the People of Haiti is holding a forum Thursday in Detroit about the United States' involvement with exiled Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The forum begins at 6 p.m.