MSU
Tyler Oakley selected as 2017 Homecoming grand marshal
MSU announced the former Spartan will be the grand marshal for the 2017 edition of Homecoming, which runs Oct. 15-21.
NEWS
Ex-U.S. Attorney: Nassar plea may land max sentence
Though the plea deal Larry Nassar signed Tuesday won’t include charges related to two separate alleged incidents of sexual exploitation, a former U.S. Attorney said the plea deal could maximize Nassar’s sentence.
MICHIGAN
Severe weather headed for Ingham County area
Ingham County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management issued a severe weather outlook alert for Wednesday July 12, warning residents of potential factors which could brew into a severe storm.
MICHIGAN
Center City due diligence report found satisfactory by city
The City of East Lansing has approved the due diligence report for the multi-million dollar Center City District redevelopment project, clearing the way for developers to begin securing further financing for the project.
MICHIGAN
Due diligence report for Center City project released, city response expected today
Despite the overall positive conclusions, findings of the report reveal unfinished and unresolved details regarding the developer's financial backings. Those findings did not seem to cause alarm to Development Strategies.
NEWS
Nassar pleads guilty to three counts of child porn in federal court, awaits sentencing
Larry Nassar, the former MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor accused of sexual assault by 119 women, pleaded guilty to three counts of child pornography charges in federal court Tuesday and will await sentencing.
MSU
MSU ranks 30th in '711 best colleges for your money,' U-M holds third
In a 2017 ranking of the "711 best colleges for your money," MSU ranked 30th while U-M ranked third out of 2,400 total schools analyzed in the Money magazine ranking. Out of schools across the nation, MSU and U-M represent the best schools for your money for the state of Michigan.
MICHIGAN
Nassar reportedly will plead guilty to three child pornography charges
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar has agreed to plead guilty to three federal charges of child pornography, according to reports. Nassar has been charged with acquiring and possessing "more than 37,000" images of child pornography as well as the destruction of these files.
MICHIGAN
Lights, artwork look to transform "blight" of Michigan Avenue overpass, draw students to Lansing
The hope is that the project will turn the barrier into a gateway, said Lori Mullins, the community and economic development administrator for the City of East Lansing. The improved image will hopefully draw further investment to the region.
MICHIGAN
ELPD hosting impounded vehicle auction, starting Friday
The East Lansing Police Department is hosting a sealed bid vehicle auction beginning on July 7 allowing for the chance to walk away with an impounded vehicle for cheap.
MICHIGAN
Nassar in the News: more ex-patients claim abuse, additional counts bound over
Number of former patients suing Nassar grows to 119. Former gymnast responds to USA Gymnastics report. More counts against Nassar bound over. MSU's legal costs for Nassar top $1 million.
MICHIGAN
After 30 years with ELPD, Chief Jeff Murphy moves on to position with MSU
Over 30 years ago, Jeff Murphy arrived at the East Lansing Police Department, eager for his first job in law enforcement. He was unaware he would eventually climb the ranks to become the city’s Chief of Police.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Ex-MSU basketball player Keith Appling to face jail time on gun charge
Former MSU basketball player Keith Appling accepted a plea deal on Monday requiring him to spend a year in jail, multiple media outlets reported.
MICHIGAN
13 counts against Nassar bound over to Eaton County Circuit Court
An additional 13 counts of criminal sexual conduct against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar were bound over to the Eaton County Circuit Court. The 13 counts came from three alleged victims. Of the 13 charges, seven are first degree charges and six are third degree charges.
FEATURES
Grandparents and grandkids galore: MSU hosts Grandparents University
1,300 participants from 450 families from all around the country traveled to campus this week to live, play and learn together this week.
MSU
Gran Fondo, MSU cycling event, helps further cancer research
Gran Fondo, an annual MSU cycling event, has raised more than $640,000 for skin cancer research, as well as helping fund programs that focus on awareness and prevention in its first four years.
COMMENTARY
Letter to the Editor: How is the Larry Nassar scandal different from Penn State?
Where is the outrage by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees over the alleged actions by Dr. Nassar? How is this different from the Penn State scandal? Why have heads not rolled at Michigan State University?
MICHIGAN
Nassar Eaton County preliminary examination hearing set for Friday
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar will again appear in court — this time, in Eaton County. On Friday, Nassar will show up in the Eaton County District Court for a preliminary examination hearing, where he faces seven criminal sexual conduct charges of the first degree.
MICHIGAN
City procures co-counsel for Farmer's Market case
The City of East Lansing has procured co-counsel in Michael S. Bogren of law firm Plunkett Cooney to help defend the city against the federal lawsuit now being referred to as the Farmer’s Market case.
MICHIGAN
Nassar in the news: Counts bound over, USA Gymnastics needs "complete culture change"
A sexual assault investigation urges cultural change. A new bill would make U.S. Center for SafeSport eligible for federal funding. Seventeen counts against Nassar bound over to Ingham County Circuit Court. How "socially skilled" child molesters get us to ignore red flags.