Proposal could set aside money for public art

A proposal is currently being considered by City Council, which would require one percent of the total cost of new developments in the area to be set aside for public art.The private sector component of the ordinance would require private developments costing $500,000 or more to pay an equivalent of one percent of the total cost of the development, which would be no more than $25,000.mr

East Lansing takes aim at high-end student housing

In recent years, developers across East Lansing have been building apartment complexes that look more like resorts than student rentals.With amenities such as tanning beds, fitness centers, ball courts and study lounges, the apartment complexes are a one-stop-shop for both recreational and study needs.mr

Great Lakes Folk Festival to take place this weekend

The MSU Museum is bringing culture outdoors this weekend for the Great Lakes Folk Festival. Taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday in downtown East Lansing, the event is produced by MSU Museum’s Michigan Traditional Arts Program.

November ballot candidates finalized

With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting in, the Republican and Democratic candidates on the East Lansing ballot for the upcoming November election have been finalized.

MSU Horticulture Gardens hosts art camp for kids

By Sierra Layslay@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnThe Michigan 4-H Children's Garden at MSU

Patriarche Park officially opens in East Lansing

Now that most of the renovation project is complete, Donovan said the East Lansing Rotary Club and the City of East Lansing are still reaching out to community members for donations so that their goal of $570,000 BW can be reached. Additional donations will go toward constructing a natural play area.

Body found near campus identified by police

According to a statement from Lansing Police Department Spokesman Robert Merritt, the man has been identified as 33-year-old Mark Alan Luplow. The Lansing resident was reported missing on June 24.

Lansing GardenHouse services community members with flowers, education

At the end of the workshop, each participant was able to take home the arrangement they made, including a vase provided by the GardenHouse. In the future, the GardenHouse will offer more gardening-centric classes, such as how to preserve excess fruits and vegetables.mrThe GardenHouse also offers service projects and youth programs for children living in the Lansing area.mr"The GardenHouse really is one of the most wonderful things in Lansing," Laxton said.

A quick guide to the 2014 primary election

Although East Lansing voters can decide on several proposals, the bulk of primary election voting is deciding which Republican or Democratic candidates are worthy of representing their respective parties in the November election.

Part of the process

Despite statistically low participation, some MSU students are on the front lines in the election season.

The cyclists raced for the Michigan State Criterium Championship, gathering hundreds of cyclists — from beginners to professionals — to compete for cash, coveted jerseys and medals in the early August heat. ap In a criterium race, cyclists compete in a circuit on a closed course. The course ran a total of just over one mile around the downtown Lansing area, skirting widely around the capitol building.apFrom 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., spectators and racers endured 12 individually categorized races.ap

Human remains found on southern end of campus

Human remains found near the south end of MSU's campus Friday could be tied to a Lansing missing person case, MSU spokesman Jason Cody said.

Report calls for indoor tanning safety

In a report released Tuesday, Acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak called for Americans to reduce their exposure to ultraviolet rays, whether from the sun or tanning bed, to prevent increased chances of developing the most common cancer, skin cancer, which is largely preventable.mr

Adults pursue theater passion in 'Take It From the Top' class

With high energy and the enthusiasm for the craft, they took to one of Wharton Center's stages to attend the workshop and expand or hone in on their performance art skills.

Professor works to prevent diseases through data, research

Department of fisheries and wildlife associate professor Dr. Jean Tsao has been on a hunt for years, but she’s not hunting for animals ? she’s hunting for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, and it is transmitted in the eastern United States by the Black-legged tick.

Summer Splash turnout decent despite weather worries

Wednesday's weather warmed up just in time for the

Cannabis legalization petition might spark up on ballot

Along with allowing the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property for those age 21 or older, the East Lansing measure additionally allows for those age 21 or older to transport less than one ounce of marijuana.

Local apartments begin yearly clean-up for new residents

The stories Andrews is referring to are part of the Chandler Crossings move-in debacle of fall 2013 — the product of poor planning by past management team The Woodlark Companies, current Chandler Crossings managing agent Adam Martin said.

Lyman Briggs dean to also head College of Arts and Letters

After the reappointment of College of Arts and Letters former dean Karin Wurst to the provost's office, her newly vacated position is now open.

Ride-sharing app Uber comes to East Lansing

The company has made it possible for anyone to sign up to be a driver after passing a background check.