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.
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 made the fear of rejection, shame and of being ignored a reality once again," Lana Horning said.
"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.
Nicole Eastman, survivor and key witness against William Strampel, spoke with The State News about her healing process, her decision to testify and more.
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.
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.
Thousands of people attended Pride events at the Capitol and in Old Town this weekend.
Thousands of people attend Pride in Lansing this weekend.
Michigan State University was awarded the 2019 "Golden Padlock" award Saturday at the annual conference of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) in Houston, Texas.
After previously discussing closing the Hannah Community Center, the Hannah Community Center Committee is now discussing more programming and facility improvements.
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.
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.
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."
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.
The East Lansing Police Department arrested a bank robbery suspect, responding to a call made at approximately 11:40 a.m. June 10, according to a press release.
The defense made its case Monday in the trial of former Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine dean William Strampel. The defense called two witnesses, and Strampel waived his right to testify.
Provost June Youatt testified Friday she was aware of complaints of inappropriate behavior and comments by former dean of Michigan State's College of Osteopathic Medicine William Strampel, but still recommended to allow him to continue serving as dean. Another witness testified Strampel served as a male clinical skills model for students and invited her to watch even though she wasn't studying as a medical student.
After four days of testimony from witnesses who allege that William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), had mismanaged his position for sexual gain, the focus of the trial shifted on Thursday to his alleged mishandling of disgraced former MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
Here is a list of events you can attend and things you can do in the East Lansing area this summer.