Lansing enters code blue emergency, opens shelters from cold weather
With frigid temperatures expected, the City of Lansing has declared a Code Blue emergency, which will open numerous shelters for those at risk from the cold.
With frigid temperatures expected, the City of Lansing has declared a Code Blue emergency, which will open numerous shelters for those at risk from the cold.
The Meridian Township Fire Department concluded the cause of the fire is undetermined, although the fire marshal said there was no sign of foul play.
Parents, students and teachers shared comments on the social temperature of the school following other incidents including the shelter-in-place on Jan. 24. New changes were proposed by the school board and administration to increase security.
An avian flu outbreak has led to skyrocketing egg prices. East Lansing businesses reliant on eggs have to respond by either eating costs, looking for other vendors, or raising their own prices.
The East Lansing Police Department has been in contact with a masked individual. Police and a social worker have been in contact with him and his family because his presence has raised concerns in the community.
Protect Life MI held a march at the Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 28 where they protested Proposal 3. This proposal, which passed in the 2022 election, created a right to an abortion in Michigan's state constitution.
East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon hosted a listening session at Hannah Community Center on Friday, Jan. 27, in which he addressed questions and concerns from parents, students and others about safety in East Lansing public schools.
The Junction, taking over the building that previously housed Green Dot Stables, has turned into not just a bar, but also a restaurant and a nightclub.
At Wednesday night's State of the State, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer focused on her legislative agenda surrounding tax relief and education expansion.
The East Lansing area offers three escape room attractions for students to enjoy as the spring semester picks up and homework loads get heavier.
Comfort food, dishes that are normally both high in calories and carbohydrates, can be a way to maintain a more positive mindset when the days start to get gloomy.
East Lansing High School was placed on a shelter-in-place lockdown at 10 a.m. this morning as a report of an on-site weapon was investigated.
October brought the opening of Eastside Lansing Food Co-Op. Now, after being open for around 3 months, the store now accepts food stamps.
The Greater Lansing Democratic Socialists Association work for those in the working class, empowering the voices of labor unions and fighting to disentangle democracy from capitalism.
The start of the new year marked an increase in the statewide minimum wage, moving from $9.87 per hour to $10.10 per hour. In February, a Michigan Court of Appeals will hold a hearing in which it will rule on whether there should be another increase to the minimum wage.
New Ingham County prosecutor John Dewane said the top priority for him is gun violence reduction. Dewane said he believes the only way he can do this is by enforcing laws, holding people accountable and collaborating with law enforcement.
The East Lansing City Council took two significant votes last night. One was to terminate the contract for City Manager George Lahanas, who has served in the position for over a decade. The second was to appoint former Lansing police Lt. Noel Garcia Jr. to a vacant council seat.
Joining the ranks of downtown East Lansing's restaurants is Kimchi Box, which serves Korean food with a fast-casual twist. The chain restaurant was first started by an MSU alumnus.
Following the swearing-in of new state senators and representatives on Jan. 11, Democrats began the process of bringing a longtime legislative priority to fruition- the repeal of Michigan's right-to-work laws.
East Lansing City Council applicant interviews were conducted Saturday morning, with the new councilmember to be selected at the Jan. 17 council meeting.