Initially, a press release on April 3 announced the festival was going be canceled with no virtual component, but then organizers changed their minds.
The city is exploring the possibility of a virtual event but nothing has been confirmed.
East Lansing bars and restaurants struggle with spirit sales amid COVID-19.
Woodruff, an officer of three and a half years, is one of three officers who contribute to ELPD social media. In light of the quarantine situation, ELPD's Twitter content includes reminders to social distance and wash hands.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Spartans are helping professionals on the frontlines by raising funds and contributing resources to make 3D-printed personal protective equipment, or PPE, including N95 masks and face shields.
A crowd of an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 individuals participated in the "Operation Gridlock" protest against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's extension of the Stay home, Stay safe order at the capitol on Wednesday April 15.
Once fully prepared, the health centers' site will be able to test up to 100 people a day.
Hospitals are only letting medical personnel into the rooms of COVID-19 patients. To account for this, priests in the East Lansing area pray with patients over the phone.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Monday that brought attention to the number of cases, a coalition calling on the Trump administration to expand access to affordable healthcare, a mental health hotline from the MDHHS, unemployment benefits and new drive-through testing sites across Michigan.
With K-12 classes suspended through June, parents whose children receive special education services face new challenges in the unprecedented time of at-home learning.
Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families receiving Food Assistance Program benefits as well as those not currently enrolled in that program are included in the 895,000 students that will be receiving meals at over 2,000 locations and 700 mobile sites across Michigan, according to a press release.
Community members and activists are hoping to start a conversation following an excessive force investigation into the East Lansing Police Department that has been turned over to Michigan's State Police.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, additional strain has been placed on securing the safety of the senior citizen population. Residents of long-term care facilities are among the most vulnerable to serious illness or death from COVID-19, with many presenting underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems.
The State News sat down with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-8) to talk about her progress toward a second coronavirus relief package to include adult dependents.
Gov. Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order through April 30.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced counseling, advocacy and resources for sexual assault survivors will remain accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has proposed the COVID-19 'heroes fund,' calling for pay increases to essential and frontline workers.
Among reported COVID-19 cases, African Americans had a rate of 139 cases per 100,000 — three times the amount reported of any other race group. The second highest rates were among white people, with a total of 47 cases per 100,000.
Michigan Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced Michigan will receive an additional $6.3 million in funding from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.