NEWS

MSU professor predicts rise in ticks, lyme disease for Michigan

Olivia Dimmer

June 3, 2014

Howard Russell, an entomologist with Diagnostics Services at MSU, said ticks and lyme disease are about to become a bigger concern for Michiganians, even in areas like Lansing and Detroit.Russell said there is no one reason why tick populations are on the rise in Michigan, but Russell wonders why the increase did not happen sooner.In the past, Russell said he never got calls in the lower peninsula asking for advice on how to avoid ticks. Now, calls from lower Michigan are becoming more common.

MICHIGAN

ACLU files suit to recognize same-sex marriages

Michael Kransz

June 2, 2014

As 300 same-sex couples legally married in Michigan on March 22 continue to be stuck in legal limbo, a lawsuit that would require the State of Michigan to recognize the marriages is moving forward.

MSU

EPA announces proposal for 30 percent emissions cut by 2030

MSU's Energy Transition Plan committed the university to reduce emissions 65 percent from 2010 levels at the T.B. Simon Power Plant by that year.

MICHIGAN

Lansing Twp. sues BWL for water contamination, other issues

Olivia Dimmer

June 2, 2014

Lansing Township filed suit against Lansing Board of Water and Light, or BWL, earlier this month over payment for a storm drain needed to correct groundwater contamination issues.

MICHIGAN

State incarceration rates may affect university funding

Michael Kransz

June 1, 2014

The consequence of increased incarceration isn’t just more people housed in the prisons, it means more public dollars are going there too.

FEATURES

Play puts twist on traditional gospel story

Casey Holland

June 1, 2014

Local actors and actresses brought the musical “Godspell” to the Riverwalk Theatre last weekend. Using various musical numbers and comedy, the cast brought to life the Gospel of Matthew.

MICHIGAN

MSU chefs bring the heat to chili cook-off

Olivia Dimmer  and  Sierra Lay

June 1, 2014

Sous Chef Jim Cummings and his staff at South Pointe dining hall worked for weeks to perfect their two chili recipes.

MICHIGAN

"Tourist" event pushes patronage in Greater Lansing

Meagan Beck

June 1, 2014

Instead of traveling far away to explore new sites, Greater Lansing residents were encouraged to be tourists in their respective towns Saturday.

MICHIGAN

Recycle! East Lansing garners healthy turnout

Colleen Otte

June 1, 2014

East Lansing residents may have recycled a record volume of materials for the 20th anniversary of Recycle! East Lansing, according to city officials.

MICHIGAN

Work has yet to begin on CATA's transit station after new delays

East Lansing's train station on Trowbridge Road is due for an update this summer, but the site still remains quiet.

MICHIGAN

Share-A-Bike provides rolling opportunities to those in need

Colleen Otte

May 29, 2014

Each Saturday behind Fire Station No. 1 on Abbot Road, $5,000 bikes are given to those in need.

MICHIGAN

Planning commission receives feedback on gateway project

Sierra Lay

May 29, 2014

The East Lansing planning commission's Wednesday night meeting discussed the site plan and special use permit of a project dubbed "The Gateway."

MSU

The Moth Mainstage comes to Wharton for first time, presents emotional storytelling

Olivia Dimmer

May 28, 2014

These quirky, creative individual stories all came together in different, unique ways — in a real twist of fate.

MICHIGAN

At specialty butcher, it's all about the cut

Danyelle Morrow

May 28, 2014

When Mert Prescott, Shirley Decker Prescott, and Brandon Decker all lost their jobs at the same time, they weren’t ready to give up the trade.

MICHIGAN

Police responded to domestic assault in Wilson hall

Police responded to a domestic assault in Wilson hall on Saturday, where a 19-year-old female student and a 22-year-old male non-student got into an altercation that involved kicking and hair-pulling on both ends, and a struggle for a phone being used to call for help.

MICHIGAN

$9.25 minimum wage signed into law

Michael Kransz

May 28, 2014

The minimum wage for regular employees will increase to $8.15 this year, $8.50 in 2016, $8.90 in 2017 and $9.25 in 2018. Tipped workers will receive 38 percent of the minimum wage.

MICHIGAN

Spiral bar ends Sunday drag event

Sierra Lay

May 28, 2014

Spiral Video and Dance Bar's Showbiz Sundays are no more.

MICHIGAN

East Lansing's 20th recycling event to be held Saturday

Colleen Otte

May 28, 2014

The event encourages East Lansing residents to recycle household items and reflect on how efficiently they use materials throughout the year.

MICHIGAN

Legislators want to ensure veterans pay in-state tuition

Michael Kransz

May 28, 2014

Mi chigan legislators are looking to formalize a tuition policy already implemented by all Michigan public universities, offering veterans of the armed forces tuition at in-state prices, regardless of where they live.

MICHIGAN

Click it or ticket campaign in full swing

Olivia Dimmer

May 28, 2014

Motorists not wearing their seat belts will be targeted by police through June 1 as part of the Office of Highway Safety Planning crackdown, Click It or Ticket.