MICHIGAN
EL city offices to remain closed due to COVID-19
The city of East Lansing's offices will continue to remain closed until January, due to the spread of COVID-19
MSU
ASMSU approves climate, sustainability and OER bills among 14 going to GA
The bills will be deliberated upon this Thursday, Dec. 10, at the last GA meeting before winter break.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council talks COVID-19 support for local businesses
East Lansing City Council discussed ways to support small businesses during the pandemic.
MICHIGAN
Sparrow launches Patient Cost Estimator portal, relocates testing site in Charlotte
The portal allows patients to search by the procedure from a menu of 300 services and to provide a customized estimate of out-of-pocket costs given an individual’s insurance details when applicable, the release states.
MICHIGAN
What the rocky presidential transition means for national security, pandemic response
Former Director of Communication for U.S. National Intelligence Shawn Turner said that while the Biden team will have a lot of catching up to do, it's important work to make it through the term without a major tragedy.
MICHIGAN
Health Officer Vail says legislature leaders might be ignoring health advice
Health Officer Linda Vail has made attempts to communicate with the legislature in the past including a recent letter to the Senate and a letter to the House of Representatives after an exposure in April.
MICHIGAN
'A publicity stunt': AG Dana Nessel responds to Texas lawsuit
In a response statement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the lawsuit "is a publicity stunt, not a serious legal pleading."
MICHIGAN
ELPRA's virtual theater programming wins 2021 innovative programming award
East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) receives award for virtual theater programming.
MSU
MSU signs contract with NextEra Energy for 20 MW solar array
Construction will likely begin in spring 2022 and the array should be operational by December of that year, with little to no road closures in-between.
LIFE
'It gave me more faith in America': LGBTQ students react to Biden's Win
LGBTQ voters discuss their reactions to Joe Biden winning the presidency, and their hopes for the next four years.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer announces COVID-19 pause to last 12 more days
Currently, Michigan's case rate is at 522 COVID-19 cases per million, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said. Cases are trending down, but are still seven times the rate of COVID-19 in September.
MICHIGAN
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with COVID-19, Ingham County mandates quarantine for close contacts
Quarantine and monitoring for this incident at the Anderson House Office Building will officially end Dec. 17.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named as co-chair of Presidential Inaugural Committee
According to the release, the co-chairs will help guide the Presidential Inaugural Committee through planning and organizing historic inaugural activities that will prioritize keeping people safe while engaging with Americans across the country.
MSU
ASMSU VPGA Maysa Sitar resigns citing concern for the next Office of the President
Maysa Sitar, who has been part of ASMSU since her freshman year, announced during Thursday’s committee meetings said that since the OOTP is currently all seniors, the next round of OOTP members would have no experience if someone didn’t step down.
MICHIGAN
EL Cultural Arts Grant program opens 2nd round of applications
The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting a second round of applications for its fiscal year 2021 (FY21) Cultural Arts Grant program.
MICHIGAN
SOS Jocelyn Benson threatened at her private residence
"At least one individual could be heard shouting 'you’re murderers' within earshot of her child’s bedroom," Nessel said in a statement about the incident. "This mob-like behavior is an affront to basic morality and decency."
FOOTBALL
Entering the game in a Spartan deficit, Payton Thorne reflects on his fathers message to 'keep fighting'
Payton Thorne's dad always told him to go one more round. Down 28 to Ohio State, Thorne did just that.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Ohio State cruises to a 52-12 victory over Michigan State
Ohio State was missing four starters, but it didn't matter as they cruised over Michigan State.
FOOTBALL
HALFTIME: Ohio State rolling over Michigan State early, leads 28-0
Quick halftime thoughts as Ohio State is running laps around Michigan State in East Lansing.