The kick off to a year full of ceremonies commemorating the Capitol's 125th anniversary begins Wednesday with a celebration in the building's rotunda for state officials. More festivities will take place throughout the year, but taxpayers' dollars will not buy a single streamer or balloon.
Since 1879, visitors have been wowed by the detal and history found withinthe state Capitol's walls.
Amidst the uninhabited wilderness of Mid-Michigan, a hastily constructed, temporary state Capitol arrived in Lansing 156 years ago.
After less than a year in business, another specialty shop will soon close its doors and bid 'adieu' to downtown East Lansing. Cool Waves, a Miami-based retailer featuring trendy and stylish club apparel, will leave its short-lived home at 115 E.
Lt. Gov. John Cherry aided in the launch of a new state Web site on emerging diseases Dec. 16. The new state-operated site, http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases was a joint effort between the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Community Health, Michigan and U.S.
The state Senate passed legislation on Dec. 10 that will aid in the prevention of identity theft.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a handful of bills on Thursday to begin the new year of legislation. The governor signed a package of bills modifying Michigan's election policy by decreasing the number of elections held each year.
Production of the new Michigan quarter began Friday hundreds of miles away at the Denver Mint in Colorado, with several Michigan residents on hand to see the first coins being pressed. The quarter's design, chosen by Gov.
With the majority of students out of town during the semester break, public safety officials said activity on campus and the streets of East Lansing remained calm. MSU police Sgt.
A popular grocery store chain is shutting down both of its local locations after sagging sales nationwide. On Dec.
Even with her fur coat, Frances shivered after finishing Harris Nature Center's "Howl at the Moon" nature hike Friday in Meridian Township.
Plans for a new housing complex in northern East Lansing may soon get the green light from the city council. Gillespie Development & Management President Patrick Gillespie will submit revised construction plans for The Beaumont, a 40-acre housing complex planned to be built west of Crossing Place Apartments on Coleman Road.
Lansing - Placing two human-sized green coffins on the Capitol steps during a rally Thursday afternoon, students, administrators and lawmakers sent a message to legislators about proposed budget cuts to MSU. Chanting "No more cuts at MSU" and displaying dozens of placards, the crowd, spearheaded by the Coalition of Labor Organizations, marched down Michigan Avenue to the Capitol to protest what they call the looming "death of Michigan State." "It's very realistic, truth be told," Scott Henkel, president of the Graduate Employees Union, said.
When Tom Dutch first arrived in Pearl Harbor, there was no memorial, nor tourists or a souvenir shop.
As the state waits for Gov. Jennifer Granholm to announce her final budget proposal, officials from the East Lansing Public School District say they're prepared for whatever comes their way.
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm's executive order balancing a $920-million shortfall in the state budget is presented to state Senate and House appropriations committees next week, East Lansing will be without its chief advocate.At least in person.State Rep.
The East Lansing Parks, Arts and Recreation Department will offer winter break childcare at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. The program will provide several activities, including indoor and outdoor games, art projects, dramatic play activities, swimming and free play.
After several months of postponement, the East Lansing Planning Commission could soon make its decision on a new development proposed for the Northern Tier.
The City of Lansing will be collecting leaves and yard waste raked to the curbside this week. Residents can dispose of leaves and grass clippings in any large 30-gallon paper bag or 30-gallon rigid metal or plastic container that has a composting identification sticker. It's illegal for residents to rake leaves into streets, and all bags and containers must weigh less than 30 pounds or they will not be picked up. Identification stickers are available for free by calling the Waste Reduction Services Hotline at (517) 483-4400.
With schedules that often are incredibly hectic, politicians running for office have turned to mediums more lively than television or radio as of late: Their daughters. MSU will get a taste of this campaign tactic today as Vanessa Kerry, daughter of presidential hopeful Sen.