Michigan highways might suffer from federal reductions

Increasing congestion on Michigan highways could cost businesses and commuters in the state hundreds of millions of dollars a year if something isn't done to relieve it, state transportation officials say. The statements come in response to a federal highway spending reauthorization bill that has spent months stagnating because the White House is refusing to accept two proposed versions.

Center to host event with Wharton official

The first executive director of the Wharton Center, Ken Beachler, will speak at noon on Thursday at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. The speech will include Beachler's memories about Wharton Center headliners he encountered, including Duke Ellington and Tony Bennett. Lou and Harry's Five-Star Deli, 245 Ann St., will cater the day's lunch, reservations are required and tickets are $10. Call (517) 337-1113 for more information.

Police briefs 05/24/04

Proposal might let stores raise liquor prices

A proposed law allowing higher retail liquor prices may give your alcohol budget a sobering buzz. The bill, if passed through the state Senate and subsequently approved by Gov.

East Lansing officials cancel work session

The East Lansing City Council's work session Tuesday is canceled. The council will also not hold a regular council meeting on June 1, after Memorial Day.

E.L. forum to discuss bullying and hazing

The City of East Lansing will host the community forum, "Take a Stand: Lend a Hand: Moving Toward Action," 7 p.m.

Make-A-Wish to hold 5K walk on campus

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan will host a 5K walk at 7:30 p.m. today, beginning and ending at the Auditorium.

State sponsors contest to help protect lakes

n celebration of "Resources and Recreation Day" Wednesday morning, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land unveiled the 2004 Watercraft Decal Design Challenge, a contest open to all residents.

Motorcycle safety emphasized

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan and the Secretary of State's office wants to make drivers of all vehicles respect each other on the road. Earlier this month, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land also presented the Department of State's "Motorcycle Rider and Safety Education Program." The program is not new, but was recently moved to the Department of State from the Department of Education.

Non-stop flights to D.C. to start in July

Independence Air announced Wednesday that starting July 17, it will be providing non-stop trips from Lansing's Capital City Airport to Washington D.C.

Updated art fair paints downtown

When the first East Lansing Art Festival was organized by Mike Bidwell, the MSU student and a couple of Grand River Avenue businesses funded, organized and ran the entire event.

Police briefs 05/20/04

Veterans Day

Lansing- The Michigan branch of the Volunteers of America hosted an event to help serve those who had once, in turn, offered their own services to the country. "The sun has never shone brighter in Lansing all year long," state Rep.

CATA adds new times to Northern route

The Capital Area Transportation Authority No. 26 bus route will now run Monday-Friday every 40 minutes starting from 7 a.m.

Envision East Lansing to unveil sculpture

Envision East Lansing, a group of volunteers who raise money to enhance the downtown area, will host the unveiling of a Children Sculpture Garden at 4 p.m.

Speakers to highlight state's election role

A forum discussing Michigan's role in the process of picking a U.S. President will be held at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., this Wednesday at Lansing Community College, Arts & Sciences Building, 419 North Washington Square in Lansing.

Lack of broadband hurts northern cities

A new report by the MSU Site for Information and Telecommunication Experimentation, or M-SITE, has recently found communities in northern Michigan without broadband service suffer because of it.

State gas prices fall just short of record

Statewide gas prices were three cents below the record high for regular unleaded fuel Monday, according to the AAA of Michigan.

Police briefs 05/18/04

'U' formula car cruises to international meet

Lovingly, a few students wiped dew drops off their self-made formula racing car Monday, following a heavy rainfall - allowing the green gleam of the car's fresh paint to shine all the brighter. Starting Wednesday, the student-built race car will compete in the Society of Automotive Engineering International Competition at the Pontiac Silverdome. Last year, MSU placed third overall. After dedicating a full year to creating, building and designing the car, the MSU Formula SAE team is optimistic about racing its newly designed car against those from schools in 139 countries. "It's the best car we've had yet," said Nick Periat, an engineering arts senior at MSU and the project's chief engineer.