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Council awarded 10-percent pay increase
A 10-percent pay increase went into effect Nov. 1 for East Lansing City Council members. It's the first increase since 1999.
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CATA transports health care to Lansing
Lansing - Buses weren't the only thing receiving maintenance checks at the Capital Area Transportation Authority Transportation Center on Wednesday. The center, located at 420 S.
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Mayor, Bernero to join forces
While the race for mayor in Lansing was a six-month campaign, the city might not have as much time to brace itself for future state cuts. And after months of fierce campaigning and public arguments, Mayor Tony Benavides and state Sen.
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Auction to benefit area foster children
Members of Caring About Kids and the Michigan Family Independence Agency will auction, raffle and sell donated items today to benefit Ingham County children in foster care.
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Lansing gallery to host free concert
The Otherwise Gallery will host musical act The Rachanee at 7 p.m. Friday. The concert is part of the eclectic music program of the nonprofit gallery, located at 1207 Turner St.
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Gov. tours state for budget ideas
From staff and wire reports Traverse City - Early releases of prison inmates and a freeze on hiring state troopers were among the surprises Gov.
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Mongolian Barbeque to fund Make-A-Wish
MSU assistant hockey coach Tom Newton and his wife Eve will make their debut as grillers from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Council to discuss noise, 'cool' recommendations
Representatives from ASMSU will present recommendations for the party-noise ordinance at today's East Lansing City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Doves might be fair game
About 300 hunters sporting orange hats and camouflage rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday, encouraging legislators to make Michigan the 40th state allowing mourning dove hunting. With the sportsmen anxiously packed in the gallery above the House floor, the bill was passed 64-44 in the state House.
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Free-food promotion increases local sales
Last week brought in the most money for Burt Shapiro's restaurant since he bought the suffering calzone eatery in August.
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'Drummunity' offers percussion session
The East Lansing Public Library is encouraging residents to participate in "Drummunity" from 2 to 3 p.m.
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E.L. library features breakfast program
Parents looking to get their children involved in reading can head to the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, and join Books & Bagels, a discussion group geared at children in grades four and five.
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WWII paratrooper to talk at annual tribute
World War II veteran paratrooper and Muskegon resident Joseph Beyrle will share his experiences as a paratrooper at the annual Veterans Tribute on Sunday.
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Poll shows cuts to higher education favored
Cuts to higher education might again be on the bottom of the public's priority list as Gov. Jennifer Granholm tours the state asking for feedback of ways to solve a $900 million deficit, a poll reports.Granholm made her first televised stop in Traverse City on Monday as the first of 10 budget stops during the next two weeks before she submits an executive order to cut the $38.6 billion budget or requests tax or fee increases.The poll, conducted by EPIC/MRA, a Lansing-based polling firm, found Medicaid for low-income people, funding for K-12 public schools and funding for job-training problems are the top priorities of the 600 likely voters who were surveyed.
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Mayoral candidates tie in survey
After months of fierce campaigning and public arguments, Tony Benavides and Virg Bernero finally will see who the public trusts with Lansing's future today, as residents take to the polls to decide on the next mayor. The race, which was dominated by Benavides early on, has become a "dead heat" in past weeks, according to a survey administered by Lansing-based EPIC-MRA. The survey, which was given to 300 Lansing residents, suggests that 42 percent of the population favors Bernero, with 41 percent vying for Benavides and 17 percent undecided.
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Rally to gain support for legal dove hunting
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance is rallying at the state Capitol on Tuesday to gain support for legislation that would make hunting mourning doves legal. The alliance expects more than 1,000 people to gather after the bill was approved unanimously by the House Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Committee on Wednesday.
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Do-not-call list growing; businesses hurt
The president of a local telemarketing firm says there will "definitely be an increase in prices" as a result of the national do-not-call list.
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$51K to keep motorists clicking
Area law enforcement agencies will receive a share of nearly $2 million in the next fiscal year aimed at reducing drunken driving and increasing seat-belt use during holiday seasons. East Lansing, Lansing and Meridian Township police and the Ingham County sheriff will share $51,200 to increase patrols. The funds, which are provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will be divided on a per-capita basis, said Meridian Township Police Chief Gary Gibbons. The safety administration also will provide $1.5 million in paid advertising to warn drivers of upcoming enforcement crackdowns.
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Senate passes bill to add jail time for MIPs
A bill that would add jail time for minors caught in possession of alcohol was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Violators could face up to 30 days in jail for a second offense and up to 90 days in jail for three or more offenses. The bill also would allow first-time offenders who plead guilty to serve probation and have the charges later dismissed. The bill moves on to be examined by the full Senate.
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LCC sponsors annual Pow Wow
Joshua Carr Special for The State News Heavy drumming and chanting filled Lansing Community College's main gymnasium on Saturday as a long line of participants danced in colorful tribal clothing adorned with feathers.