Person spotted with knife in police custody, no threat imminent
The person is described by witnesses as "a tall light skinned Native American male, in his 30's, wearing a grayish colored hoodie, with a black mask, black pants and beige coat," an MSU alert said.
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor says he won't run Congress
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced Monday that he will not run for Michigan’s 7th District seat in Congress after forming an exploratory committee earlier this month.
Ingham County signs on to opioid lawsuit payments
“Ingham County Health Department is working with the County Board of Commissioners and our community partners to explore how we can best utilize funds that we receive from the state and this opioid settlement to have the biggest impact on our community,” Victoria Coykendall, public information officer for ICHD said.
Real estate agents offer tips on living affordably in East Lansing
The rental market in East Lansing can be daunting at times, which is why it’s important to be prepared when looking for a house or apartment that best suits your needs. Three real estate agents in the area offered advice on the best ways to save money while looking for your next residence.
Lansing Community College suspends operations due to cybersecurity concerns
Lansing Community College is suspending college operations immediately, which will continue until March 17, due to a potential cybersecurity incident.
MSU students and advocates rally to push for gun violence prevention laws
The Gabby Giffords protest at the Capitol brought student leaders together to talk about the stories they have not forgotten for a month.
Whitmer, lawmakers join Gabby Giffords in rally for gun violence prevention
Giffords, a survivor of a 2011 shooting that left her with critical brain injuries, traveled to Michigan to advocate for the passage of a series of gun control measures currently undergoing hearings in the Michigan legislature.
The People’s Council of Lansing calls for shift to city manager-system
The People's Council of Lansing councilmember Rachel Diskin joined the Merica 20 to Life podcast Tuesday to discuss the "State of the People," including what she said was the power the city of Lansing's Mayor Andy Schor holds and why she thinks there needs to be a shift towards a city manager-system of local government.
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor praises growth, lays out plans in State of the City address
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor delivered a speech citing advancements and plans for public safety, economic growth, and improvements to the city's housing infrastructure.
A comprehensive look at police response to the MSU mass shooting
MSU Vice President of Police and Public Safety Marlon Lynch and FBI Michigan Special Agent In-Charge Jim Tarasca break down the police response to the Feb. 13 mass shooting on campus.
State lawmakers eye red flag proposal in gun law package
Nineteen other states and Washington, D.C. have a red flag law, which would keep firearms out of possession of the hands of people believed to be at risk of committing violence or self-harm. A part of the Michigan Democrats package of bills would be a red flag law.
CATA CEO apologizes to students displaced by buses on night of Feb. 13
Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, CEO Bradley Funkhouser apologized for the experiences of some students on the night of Feb. 13, when they were displaced after a shelter-in-place order was put out during a shooting on campus.
Safe storage proposal looks to tackle gun suicides among youth
One of the bills in front of the Senate deals with the issue of safely storing firearms. The legislation would mandate the secure and locked storage of guns when left unattended around minors, or risk time in prison and fining.
East Lansing Police Oversight commissioners talk use-of-force policies, procedures and reporting practices
The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission passed a motion designating a March 29 public hearing on best practices in police use-of-force policy as a special commission meeting.
Democratic lawmakers take up universal background checks for gun purchases
Michigan’s current policy regarding background checks requires only federally licensed gun sellers to run a scan. According to experts, that allows a large number of gun sales to slip through, regardless of the buyer’s history.
Lansing coffee shop closes until March 3 due to hateful letter
Strange Matter Coffee, a Queer-women-owned business, announced on March 1 that their two shops, located in Eastside and downtown Lansing, would be closed until March 3 due to a ten-page letter filled with hate speech.
Andy Levin takes up fellowship at Center for American Progress
In an interview with The State News, former Rep. Andy Levin discussed his fellowship at the Center for American Progress, as well as other climate-based initiatives and projects he will be taking on.
MSU advised HopCat in East Lansing to end fundraiser for ‘Spartan Strong’ fund
After HopCat announced it would be tying its beer sales to the donations to the "Spartan Strong" fund, MSU advised them to end the fundraiser. MSU Spokesperson Emily Guerrant said the university was concerned about encouraging people to drink as a way to raise money.
Students on CATA buses during shooting left displaced and scared
“I turned around to everyone around me like ‘Are we seriously getting off right now?’” psychology sophomore Sydney Schultz said, recalling the night of Feb. 13 when she along with other students on the 31 bus were dropped off in the middle of an active-shooter situation.