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 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.
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 is suspending college operations immediately, which will continue until March 17, due to a potential cybersecurity incident.
The Gabby Giffords protest at the Capitol brought student leaders together to talk about the stories they have not forgotten for a month.
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 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 delivered a speech citing advancements and plans for public safety, economic growth, and improvements to the city's housing infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced on the morning of Feb. 27 she would be running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan following current Sen. Debbie Stabenow's retirement.
Auntie Anne's and Jamba Juice recently opened a shared location on Grand River, which has been met with steady enthusiasm from customers.