MICHIGAN
Whitmer orders bars and restaurants to close temporarily due to COVID-19
The temporary closure starts at 3 p.m. today.
MICHIGAN
Red Cedar 'global village' Project proceeding on schedule despite COVID-19
The Red Cedar 'global village' Project, the $250 million construction project that is transforming the former Red Cedar golf course into a multi-use retail space is proceeding on schedule.
MICHIGAN
Michigan Flyer-AirRide suspends bus services to Detroit Metro Airport
Michigan Flyer-AirRide, Indian Trails’ airport shuttle service, announced Friday they will be suspending all daily runs between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport March 16 through April 16.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer announces additional statewide COVID-19 cases, evidence of community spread
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Sunday focusing on 12 new COVID-19 cases in the state.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County orders establishments to reduce capacity by 50%
Ingham County to enforce an executive order limiting public gatherings by reducing establishment capacity by 50%.
MSU
MSU President 'concerned,' 'troubled' by crowded EL bars amid COVID-19
MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said he was concerned with lines at local bars following a rise in COVID-19 cases across Michigan.
MICHIGAN
First confirmed COVID-19 case linked to MSU
Michigan State University was notified Friday of the first confirmed COVID-19 case related to Michigan State University, according to a post from MSU's Twitter.
MSU
MSU commencement postponed, classes to remain online through end of semester
Michigan State's spring graduation commencement has been postponed.
MSU
Three Ingham County COVID-19 tests return negative, 25 positive cases statewide
Three cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 returned negative in Ingham County as cases rise statewide.
MICHIGAN
State health department announces COVID-19 phone hotline
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, launched a statewide hotline to answer health-related questions regarding COVID-19.
MICHIGAN
Mayor Ruth Beier declares local state of emergency following COVID-19 cases statewide
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier has declared a local state of emergency following the confirmation of 12 cases of coronavirus in Michigan, including one in Ingham County.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer prohibits assembly exceeding 250 people until early April due to COVID-19
Public gatherings with more than 250 people are banned until April 5 at 5:00 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Sheriff's Office suspends non-criminal fingerprinting services amid COVID-19 concerns
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office has suspended fingerprinting for the general public for non-court related instances due to COVID-19, according to a press release from Ingham County. The decision to suspend this service stems from concerns of spreading the virus.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer closes K-12 schools following 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered a three week closure of K-12 schools beginning Monday, March 16, following multiple public addresses this week. Positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan total at 12.
BASKETBALL
NCAA cancels March Madness, Big Ten cancels tournaments, freeze spring sports
All sporting activities for the spring have been cancelled.
MSU
Coronavirus timeline: How news of its impact on MSU’s campus evolved
News of the disease and its impact on campus has evolved over time, from statements saying MSU's risk of exposure is unlikely to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declaring a state of emergency to the World Health Organization calling the coronavirus a pandemic.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing bars packed following in-person class cancellation
“I think when people are bored they need something to do.”
MSU
Coronavirus update: Multiple MSU campus events have been cancelled
In the wake of Michigan State's decision to cancel in-person classes due to COVID-19, more events have been rescheduled or canceled.
COMMENTARY
Amid suspended classes, The State News will continue to inform you
In a time of uncertainty, what we can assure you of is this: The State News isn’t going anywhere.
MICHIGAN
2020 Michigan primary turnout matched 2018 on MSU's campus
How did voter turnout fair on MSU's campus? Election officials, city clerk weigh in.