Police, fire departments compete in annual blood drive

The Lansing Police and Fire Departments are hoping a little friendly competition will go a long way.

Mich. institutions hoping to see more state funds for fire prevention

City officials are calling for further fire prevention funding to Michigan cities that house tax-exempt state institutions, such as public universities.

Change of life studied

The evolution of a single organism can take thousands of years, but two MSU professors, along with some scientists from California, have used a computer simulation to watch the process in seconds. Their findings - that the right environment can create a diverse group of organisms - were published in the July 2 edition of Science, a trade magazine.

Legislation passed to build Reagan statue

Two bills supporting a commemorative monument for the late President Ronald Reagan passed in the Michigan House on Tuesday. One of the bills would create a commission to oversee the cost, design and construction of a monument dedicated to Reagan, while the other would create a fund in the Michigan Department of Treasury to pay for the project.

Deposit law could expand to include tea, water, juice

Proposed legislation that would help eliminate tons of waste produced by non-recyclable cans and bottles is being welcomed by some of Michigan's population, but legislators said it's facing tough opposition by many state businesses. Sen.

Police briefs 07/06/04

Community celebrates patriotism, holiday

Lansing - Despite Sunday's rainy weather, Lansing residents came out to celebrate America's freedom because of their Fourth of July tradition. People came to Louis F.

17 'Cool Cities' plan to lure economic expansion

Representatives from Michigan's coolest cities congregated at Kellogg Center on Thursday to discuss plans to attract young professionals to the Great Lakes State. The conference was the first meeting of the communities selected for Gov.

Local locomotive moves from salvage yard to on-screen star

It's hard to imagine Christmas in July. The bright, hot sun overwhelms images of jolly old Saint Nick, Christmas trees and snow.

Police: Arson suspected

Arson is suspected to be the cause of two trash can fires, which occurred shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday at Owen Graduate Hall, according to MSU police. There are no suspects in the fires MSU police Sgt.

E.L. library offers adult reading program

The East Lansing Public Library's Summer Reading Club is for anyone who is at least 18 years old.

Sting arrests fall through

Charges will not be filed against more than half of the 12 men arrested during a public sex sting last month at a Holt-area rest stop, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said.

Bike path to provide safe, fun environment

Meridian Township - Okemos resident Christina Riddle just wanted to make sure fellow cyclists don't have to go through the same pain she did. While riding her bike on Mount Hope Road one Saturday afternoon, four years ago, Riddle was hospitalized after being struck by a car struck going 50 mph.

Pizzeria brings soccer fans together

Normally, Bell's Greek Pizza at 225 M.A.C. Ave. is busy in the wee hours of the morning serving up slices, as the bar crowd stumbles in to engage in late-night fervor and feast. But for the past month, the little pizzeria has been packed all afternoon as it plays host to a large and diverse gathering of international flavor.

Robbery probe continues with evidence collection

A small room in the MSU police building is made smaller and smaller as detectives move in and out like ants piling up stolen items on a table and chairs. The items, ranging from laptops to projectors, are evidence from an investigation involving multiple breaking and entering robberies in which East Lansing resident Yaaseen Jabraan Albert allegedly committed on campus since 2003. "Most of it came from pawn shops all over the state: Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Detroit," MSU police Detective Steve Beard said. Beard headed up the investigation, and was familiar with Albert because he arrested him in 2000, the first time the 26-year-old was arrested for a breaking and entering felony in Ingham County. Because of the previous charge, prosecutors are asking Albert be tried as a habitual offender - which would allow the state to increase his punishment to life in prison, Ingham County Chief Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said. His district court preliminary examination was waived by assistant prosecutor Angela Lloyd on June 23, and the case was immediately sent to the Ingham County Circuit Court level.

Local activities abound for weekend

Fireworks, concerts and a parade of dogs are just some of the activities in that people staying in the Lansing area for this holiday weekend can take part.

Hate crime victim's memory inspires fund

Beginning in the spring semester of 2005, the university will award scholarships to student activists who work with issues relevant to students of color who are also a part of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community. The death of 15-year-old New Jersey resident Sakia Gunn, which resulted from a 2003 hate crime, became the motivation for a scholarship.

Police briefs 06/29/04

Golf outing to raise scholarship money

The Dick Letts Memorial Golf Outing, which raises scholarship money for minority students at Lansing Community College, will be held July 24 at Forest Akers East Golf Course. For more information, call Deborah Sudduth at (517) 355-6527.

E.L. Public Library to offer computer class

Adults interested in learning computer skills are invited to attend the East Lansing Public Library's computer classes.