MICHIGAN
Want to set off fireworks in East Lansing? Here are the rules
Here's what you need to know if you plan on setting off fireworks in East Lansing for the Fourth of July.
MSU
Inside Michigan State's presidential search from a student's perspective
Rifiotis — the youngest member of the search committee by nearly ten years — said she knew the pressure was on her to represent the most important part of the MSU community: the students. “The first community you’re serving is the students," Rifiotis said. "Otherwise, this would just be a think tank with research and scholars."
MICHIGAN
Common Ground Festival to begin Thursday
The 20th anniversary of the Common Ground Music Festival begins Thursday, June 27.
MSU
Byrum: Board will not waive privilege, regardless of attorney general's wishes
Trustee Dianne Byrum told The State News on Friday that the board will continue to maintain attorney-client privilege, despite calls from Attorney General Dana Nessel to grant investigators access to privileged documents.
MSU
Report claims Michigan State professor sexually harassed women over nearly two decades
Seven women have told investigators that Dr. Robert W. Wiseman, a physiology professor in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State, has made sexual comments to them, according to a report from the Lansing State Journal.
MICHIGAN
Hundreds gather at Michigan State Capitol to protest abortion bans
More than 300 people wearing red robes and white bonnets gathered in front of the Michigan State Capitol on Saturday to protest restrictions against abortion.
MICHIGAN
City attorney receives raise after council interviewed other prospective candidates
The East Lansing City Council voted 3-2 to maintain and grant a raise to City Attorney Thomas Yeadon and his firm, McGinty, Hitch, Person, Yeadon & Anderson, P.C., after interviewing two other firms hours before at its June 18 meeting.
MSU
Second-wave Nassar survivors, community members express concerns during board meeting
"MSU made the fear of rejection, shame and of being ignored a reality once again," Lana Horning said.
MSU
Board of Trustees announces independent investigation into MSU's handling of Nassar's abuse
"MSU lacks the credibility necessary to conduct a legitimate investigation," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in response to the Board of Trustees announcing Friday that an independent law firm will conduct an independent investigation into the university's handling of Nassar's sexual abuse.
NEWS
Nicole Eastman discusses her experiences and decision to testify at Strampel's trial
Nicole Eastman, survivor and key witness against William Strampel, spoke with The State News about her healing process, her decision to testify and more.
MICHIGAN
30-minute free parking will be offered during July
A pilot program initiated by the City of East Lansing will provide 30-minute free parking in July. The program will apply to the Grove Street Garage, M.A.C. Avenue Garage, Charles Street Garage, Division Street Garage and the Bailey lot.
MICHIGAN
City Council debates halting downtown development, direction of housing policy
The East Lansing City Council discussed halting downtown development in order to streamline a housing study and augment the downtown zoning code at its June 11 discussion-only meeting.
MICHIGAN
Thousands attend Pride Festival at Capitol building and Old Town this weekend
Thousands of people attended Pride events at the Capitol and in Old Town this weekend.
MICHIGAN
WATCH: Thousands of people attend Pride in Lansing
Thousands of people attend Pride in Lansing this weekend.
MSU
MSU awarded 'Golden Padlock,' given to most secretive publicly-funded agency
Michigan State University was awarded the 2019 "Golden Padlock" award Saturday at the annual conference of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) in Houston, Texas.
MICHIGAN
Hannah Community Center Committee is planning the facility's future
After previously discussing closing the Hannah Community Center, the Hannah Community Center Committee is now discussing more programming and facility improvements.
MSU
'He held the power to stop them from becoming a doctor:' An overview of Strampel's trial
Former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was convicted Wednesday of misconduct in office and of two counts of willful neglect of duty. However, he was found not guilty of charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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William Strampel is found guilty of misconduct in office, willful neglect of duty
Ex-dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel was found guilty of misconduct in the office and on two counts of willful neglect in relation to his role as ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's boss Wednesday morning. He was found not guilty of second degree criminal sexual conduct.
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Simon's preliminary exam to continue in July, judge says documents 'provide probable cause'
The fifth day of Lou Anna K. Simon’s ongoing preliminary exam was back in session Tuesday in Judge Julie Reincke’s Courtroom. During the hearing, Reincke hinted that Simon's case could move to trial, saying, "I think (documents presented) provide probable cause that Dr. Simon knew what was going on."
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Prosecution, defense give closing statements in trial of William Strampel
The prosecution and defense gave closing statements in the trial of William Strampel, former dean of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Strampel faces two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges.