MICHIGAN
9 charged in renewed effort to prosecute parties involved in Flint water crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder pleaded not guilty Thursday to the charges presented against him.
MICHIGAN
Bernice King to speak at annual MLK Day event
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration will be broadcast on WILX TV 10, YouTube and the commission’s Facebook page.
MSU
MSU student awarded 'Diversity in Medicine' scholarship from Dr. Oz campaign
Second-year medical student Michelle Walls won the "Diversity in Medicine" scholarship and was featured on "The Dr. Oz Show." She talked about how the scholarship has influenced her journey in the medical field so far.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball game against Illinois postponed due to COVID-19
Michigan State and Illinois will look to reschedule this game sometime in the future.
MICHIGAN
House impeaches Trump for the 2nd time
An impeachment vote alone does not bar President Donald Trump from running again in 2024. The Senate must conduct another vote to remove him from office.
MICHIGAN
Sparrow Health Systems prepares for widened public distribution
In total, Sparrow has distributed 9,351 doses of vaccine, while having received a total of 17,725, most of which fall in that 98% category of distributed or allocated, according to a Monday press release.
MSU
Calls for Brianna Scott's resignation during Board of Trustees meeting, citing issues with Healing Fund
"Trustee Scott has failed survivors and in doing so, Trustee Scott has failed Michigan State," Alyssa Gorsling said. "This healing fund she is supposed to oversee is an absolute mess. Nobody deserves the nightmare of abuse Brianna Scott has put these survivors through."
MSU
The fight for MSU Swimming and Diving continues at Jan. 13 Board of Trustees meeting
The fight to bring back a sport cut in October came to the Board of Trustees Wednesday morning.
MICHIGAN
As thousands of students return to campus, COVID-19 threat looms
Last semester, there was a spike COVID-19 cases as MSU students moved back to East Lansing. Now, MSU will be hosting an additional 1,700 students on campus, according to university spokesperson Dan Olsen.
MICHIGAN
Lansing mayor requests National Guard at state capitol, 6-foot fence to be built around building
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor made an official request to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, requesting that she activate the Michigan National Guard on Jan. 17 and 20.
MICHIGAN
US Rep. Elissa Slotkin supports invoking 25th Amendment
United States Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) discussed her experience during the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week and said she is in favor of invoking the 25th Amendment and impeaching President Donald Trump.
MICHIGAN
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will be charged in Flint water scandal, according to AP
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, along with former health department director Nick Lyon and others from the Snyder administration, face charges with specific language that continues to remain unknown to the public at this time, according to the Associated Press.
MICHIGAN
High demand, low supply for vaccines trouble local health systems
With an estimated 83,000 people eligible to receive the vaccine, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said in a press release Monday that the ICHD can only vaccinate around 2,000 people each week. In five days, over 12,000 appointments have been scheduled.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Defensive adjustments display potential for Spartan women's basketball
Zone defense and implementing a full-court press could present problems for the Spartans' opponents going forward.
MSU
Former MSU diver, Olympic athlete to speak during Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday
Former Michigan State University diver and member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team Julie Farrell-Ovenhouse will speak during public participation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, addressing the elimination of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs after the 2020-21 season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: No. 23 Michigan State suffers 2nd straight loss, falls to Nebraska, 68-64
The Spartans dropped a second game in a row as Nia Clouden and company scored only 64 in their loss to Nebraska.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Despite entering the 1,000 point club, Nia Clouden wants more
Nia Clouden was happy to reach such a great milestone, but she's focused on the more crucial task of winning.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: No. 23 Michigan State loses to No. 12 Maryland despite 4th quarter surge
Despite a 9-0 run from the Spartans in the fourth, Maryland proved to be too much as they ended MSU's undefeated season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: No. 23 Michigan State looking to stay perfect against No. 12 Maryland
No. 23 Michigan State is looking to remain undefeated against offensive juggernaut No. 12 Maryland.
FOOTBALL
MSU football adds Wake Forest running back Kenneth Walker III via transfer portal
Michigan State continues to add to their running back room, adding their second running back via the transfer portal.