Nassar in MSUPD custody for court hearing

Former MSU doctor Larry Nassar has been released from Newaygo County custody, according to a Michigan VINE Service alert. 

Pilot program allows food vendors to test the market in East Lansing

East Lansing policy has allowed concessionaire carts since 1992, and food trucks were added in 2012. The first pilot program took place in 2015 and was brought back for this year. Pilot programs will also take place in 2018 and 2019. 

Planning Commission splits 4-4 on Center City District recommendation

 The East Lansing Planning Commission — and the community — are equally split on the Center City District project. By a Wednesday night vote of 4-4, the commission failed to recommend City Council pass the project’s site plan and special use permits.

Moped permit requirement needed for public safety, university official says

In 2015, 20 moped crashes took place within 5,000 feet of the intersection of Wilson Road and Farm Lane, according to a Michigan Traffic Crash Facts report. The 2015 crashes represent 27 percent of the total amount of crashes, which totals 74.

MSU football's Vayante Copeland receiving another chance after marijuana misdemeanor charge

Vayante Copeland is getting another chance. He's given a third opportunity at a diversion program after 2015 possession of marijuana misdemeanor charge.

ELPD releases further details regarding attempted bank robbery

 The East Lansing Police Department is continuing its investigation into an attempted bank robbery on Thursday at the Bank of America near the corner of Lake Lansing Road and Coolidge Road, according to a press release. 

ELPD responds to attempted bank robbery near Lake Lansing Road

The East Lansing Police Department is currently investigating an attempted bank robbery near the corner of Lake Lansing Road and Coolidge Road, ELPD Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.

President Simon pens letter regarding Nassar, other controversies

In light of campus and national media stories and controversies surrounding ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, allegations of sexual assault made against members of the MSU football team and other issues of sexual assault on campus, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon sent a campus-wide email to provide an update about how MSU is addressing these concerns. 

City Manager George Lahanas: Fulfilling a public service dream

George Lahanas has a self-proclaimed commitment to public service, and this manifests in the soft-but-surely spoken East Lansing City Manager's passion for keeping the city ticking. 

MSU's Board of Trustees: A year of controversy, policies to follow

During the past year, MSU’s Board of Trustees initiated new renovation projects, addressed campus and national controversies and put new policies into place. Here are the highlights of the 2016-17 academic year.

From sexual assault allegations to bias incidents, crimes of the 2016-17 year

From clowns to squirrels to joyrides, the 2016-17 academic school year saw a wide variety of crimes.

Nassar in the news: Washington Post obtains records, Nassar foundation broke law

In a report based on hundreds of pages of records and emails obtained by the Washington Post, MSU missed multiple signals about Larry Nassar and his multiple alleged sexual abuses since his hiring in 1997. 

2016-17 development projects and what lies ahead for East Lansing

The Park District project has taken a major step toward completion after months of back-and-forth uncertainty, capping off a period that, while volatile, has shaped the future of East Lansing's downtown development.

From band sexual harassment to Trump's victory: 2016-17 in review

It has been a long year at MSU. Take a look back at some of the more noteworthy events during the 2016-17 school year.

MSU bans moped parking at bike racks beginning fall 2017

ASMSU 54th Session holds first meeting, re-elects Santavicca

The Associated Students of Michigan State University 54th Session met for the first time last night, and they got a taste of what a long ASMSU meeting is like.

End might finally be in sight for Park District project after new plans approved

The East Lansing City Council unanimously approved the site and brownfield plans for the latest iteration of the Park District project at their Tuesday night meeting, moving the long-awaited development one step closer to tangible action. 

Former MSU football player Auston Robertson arraigned in court

Former MSU football player Auston Robertson appeared in 55th District Court Tuesday for an arraignment. 

Gov. candidate, El-Sayed, touts college affordability, end to gerrymandering

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, one of five candidates for the Democratic Party in the race to become Michigan’s next governor in 2018, visited MSU College Democrats on Monday night at Wilson Hall and delivered a speech outlining his policy positions heading into the campaign.

Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaking on campus tonight

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed will be on campus Monday at 7 p.m. in Case Hall room 335A, according to the MSU College Democrats Facebook page.