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Infrastructure the focus as E.L. continues to navigate budget issues
City council discussed street repairs, waste disposal and water and sewer funding at Tuesday's budget work session.
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Testimony on Nassar-inspired bill package to continue on Tuesday
The Michigan House Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Rep. Klint Kesto, will continue to hear testimony this week on sexual assault legislation crafted in response to ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's crimes.
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Face to face: Conversation, panel on race to be held Wednesday
The East Lansing Human Relations Commission is hosting "Face to Face: A Conversation About Race" — a facilitated panel to discuss race and what that means.
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Survey shows mixed citizen reactions as E.L. combats financial woes
A survey showed 71 percent of voters would say "yes" to an income tax, as long as it was limited to 12 years, according to a press release from the City of East Lansing.
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Crystal Awards honor unsung heroes of East Lansing for 30th year
Community members of East Lansing gathered to take part in the festivities — and honor the unsung heroes of East Lansing at the 30th annual Crystal Awards reception.
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Sen. Stabenow addresses Engler's leadership, concerns of Nassar survivors
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., addressed reporters in a press teleconference on Wednesday. During the call, Stabenow took questions about her outlook on MSU, an institution that continues to grapple with repercussions from the Larry Nassar child sex abuse scandal.
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Ex-MSU football player Auston Robertson arrested in Kansas on 4 charges
Former MSU football player Auston Robertson has been arrested in Garden City, Kansas.
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Harrison 'road diet' moving forward; to increase safety, add bike lanes
Plans are moving forward to slim down Harrison Road from four to three lanes between Grand River and Michigan Avenues, and residents have voiced strong support as well as some concerns.
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MSU Broad Art Lab to open in May, focus on historical aspect of art
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is set to expand beyond its walls — opening up the MSU Broad Art Lab.
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E.L. council discusses budget, 3 key areas at Tuesday work session
City council discussed how it plans to spend its parking, capital improvement and federal grant funds at Tuesday's budget work session.
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Books, Bites and Bids draws large crowd in support of mobile library
The seventh annual Books, Bites and Bids fundraiser for the East Lansing Public Library drew library lovers out in support of a new "library on wheels."
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MSU Police: Pair of criminal sexual conducts still under investigation
Two criminal sexual conducts were reported to MSU Police Department at the end of March.
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Nassar survivors, AG candidate Miles speak out against Nessel comments
In the midst of a contentious Democratic Attorney General race, Pat Miles and two survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse attacked fellow candidate Dana Nessel for her comments on a sexual assault bill package.
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Legislators submit plan to better protect kids after Nassar scandal
Michigan House legislators submitted a plan Wednesday to protect the children of Michigan as a result of the hundreds of women who were sexually abused by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
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'Midwestern Democrat' Elissa Slotkin running for 8th District Congress
After working for the CIA and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon, Elissa Slotkin is tackling a new challenge — Congress.
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E.L. Council discusses 'unsustainable' 2019 budget plans at work session
Officials took a deep dive into a preliminary 2019 general fund budget that even finance director Jill Feldpausch described as "unsustainable" for the long term.
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East Lansing Buzz helps residents navigate construction projects
East Lansing Buzz, a website and informational program, has been pivotal in guiding residents and businesses through a busy redevelopment period.
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First Lady Sue Snyder announces 4th summit to combat campus sex assault
First Lady Sue Snyder has announced Michigan's fourth annual “Inform. Empower. Prevent. Let’s End Campus Sexual Assault” summit to prevent sexual assault and change the culture on campuses.
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50-50 rule to be eliminated and more takeaways from E.L. City Council
East Lansing City Council met last night to discuss the "50-50" rule, putting Harrison Road on a "diet" and the East Lansing Buzz informational program.
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Obituary: Former MSU professor, State News board member has died
John Donald Molloy, retired MSU professor and Board Member for The State News, died at the age of 87 on March 27.