MSU Controller David Brower says he is ready to join the fight to rebuild the United Way's reputation while the local chapter attempts to recover nearly $1 million in missing money.Brower was appointed by the Capital Area United Way blue-ribbon panel of experts which will analyze the chapter's financial safeguards.
Lansing - The collective chant of "Peace in Iraq" reverberated within the walls of a Lansing church Thursday after a group of anti-war speakers motivated the crowd.
Dana Hunter has always found truck drivers to be courteous on the road."I've never had a problem with semi-trucks driving on the road," the no-preference freshman said.
Women in Michigan politics took another step forward Wednesday with state Rep. Dianne Byrum becoming the first woman to lead a legislative caucus in Michigan."I'm proud to be chosen by my caucus to represent them," she said.
The Lansing Community College Board of Trustees has narrowed down its choices for a vacant position from 27 applicants to six.On Jan.
For many East Lansing residents, leftover remnants of the holiday season can be considered more of a nuisance to be disposed of than to be put toward a useful cause."I had this huge, beautiful Christmas tree in our living room, and I didn't know what to do with it," no-preference sophomore Sarah Mellon said.Mellon was happy to learn her tree could soon be transformed into healthy fuel to be used year-round in city parks through a tree recycling program run by the East Lansing's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services."Recycling is always beneficial in any way possible," she said.
East Lansing wants its money back.City officials say they will be working with 61 communities to restore $3.7 million in fire protection grants throughout the state.
The state of Michigan is undoubtedly feeling the sting of a weak national economy, but U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers said the package of tax cuts President Bush laid out Tuesday will benefit all taxpayers. "The goal here is to create more jobs and continue the growth of the economy," Rogers said.
Like a typical first day of class in a new semester, the first session of the Michigan Legislature will include lawmakers getting acquainted and picking out their seats for the rest of the term. And while many of those legislators bring years of experience to the Capitol today, members of the House will be seeing several new faces - including some who are in their 20s. At 22, state Rep.
Amid the nasal sounds of cows voicing an occasional "moo" and herdsman coaxing preoccupied heifers into the milking parlor, Mina struggled through a difficult, nearly four-hour labor, finally giving birth to a baby boy - or male calf - at MSU's Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.
In her first Cabinet retreat Tuesday, Gov. Jennifer Granholm intended to tackle the state's biggest crisis - the budget - and still emerge with new programs. By the end of the daylong retreat, Granholm hoped to emerge with 10 ideas from her 79-page plan that she could implement without making the budget crisis worse. Before her election, Granholm and running mate John Cherry drafted the document, entitled "Securing Michigan's Future," detailing their plan. "Our main goal is to identify low-cost or no-cost programs," Granholm spokeswoman Mary Dettloff said.
The East Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing today to decide if the city should implement a maintenance fee on telecommunication companies - bringing $50,000 into the city annually.Residents will receive a chance to voice their opinion for the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act at 7:30 p.m.
With a new position as state senator and a new Democratic governor, Jennifer Granholm, state Sen.
With gas prices on the rise in the state, some students are fuming. "I'd drive a lot less.
Michigan's Liquor Control Commission remains in the middle of a battle for equal rights over the use of neon signs within the state's bars.The commission is expected to move on the issue following its Wednesday meeting.The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association and bar owners from across the state presented their arguments to the commission in early December for the right to hang neon signs advertising beer.The current regulation, supported by the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, prevents businesses serving alcohol in the state of Michigan from advertising the beers they serve via illuminated neon signs.
Students craving sugary treats now have one less place to satisfy their sweet tooth.Kilwin's, 403 E.
Despite a slump in the nation's economy, some local businesses still report a strong Christmas season. Store managers from several local businesses along Grand River Avenue said business was the same or even better than past years.
As students slowly migrated back onto campus, snow surrounded them. It wasn't exactly the remains of a blizzard, but its cold-and-icy return has stirred up bad memories for students. Some wondered if the weather was a tease or a warning - a test - or a sign of things to come.
Lansing - Tony Benavides will soon take over as mayor when current Mayor David Hollister leaves his term early to join Gov.
Some residents in the Americana Apartments, 1128 Victor St., are waging war in the parking lot as they battle against the towing of their registered cars.And Anthropology junior Susie Cain is planning to take her fight to court next month.She says MAC's Towing company is being too overzealous by towing resident's cars.