CITY
Klages sentencing postponed due to water main break at courthouse
The courthouse's water line has been shut off, and repairs will be needed before access can be granted again.
CITY
Whitmer extends state of emergency to Aug. 11
The state of emergency, originally anticipated to end July 16, was extended.
CAMPUS
Michigan State University promotes 'Together We Will' slogan, updates guidelines, information on fall reopening
In their efforts to prepare students to return in the fall, MSU has released a number of YouTube videos on their page, explaining different aspects of life on campus and reforming the Spartan slogan, "Spartans Will" to "Together We Will."
CAMPUS
Black clothing line created by MSU student, other Black-owned businesses in the Lansing area
With his brand, Hawkins emphasized quality, originality and creativity in each and every garment.
CITY
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier and Council Member Mark Meadows resign mid-meeting
Beier denounced the potential liability of the council's actions.
CAMPUS
James Madison College considers name change, announces anti-racist agenda
The DEI plan will “lay out a strategic agenda of action items, with benchmarks, deadlines, and measurable outcomes to meet the college’s goals.”
CAMPUS
ICE removes policy to ban international students from taking online classes in the US
"This is a huge victory for the entire international student community," ISA President Chittawan Boonsitanon said in a statement. "It is a testament to the importance of collaboration between the students and the administrators. However, we also recognize that there is still more work to be done and although the regulations have been rescinded, new guidance from SEVP is still required for Fall 2020. Until that happens, we demand that international students be given a choice to decide on how they pursue their coursework for Fall 2020 without jeopardizing their enrollment status."
CITY
East Lansing HopCat employees test positive for COVID-19
The employees were last in the restaurant on July 5, and were exposed to the virus outside of work. They are now self-quarantining.
CAMPUS
AG, MSU officials and community fight to keep international students in the US amid new regulations
Amid growing concerns for the future of international students, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan State University officials and community members have taken action to keep international students in the U.S.
CAMPUS
Stanley, ASMSU, ISA to host July 15 webinar regarding new ICE regulations
Following the news that international students without any in-person classes will be required to leave the country, the Associated Students of Michigan State University and the International Students Association are hosting a webinar with President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. to discuss the new regulations.
CITY
5 shot outside Lansing apartment complex
The five people shot are being treated for non-threatening injuries at a local Lansing hospital.
CITY
City of East Lansing updates facilities' reopening status
East Lansing Hannah Community Center, or ELHCC, and East Lansing Department of Public works, or DPW, will remain closed until further notice, according to the city of East Lansing.
CAMPUS
Former Michigan State School of Journalism director Stan Soffin dies at the age of 78
After working at Michigan State University for 43 years, Stan Soffin died July 9.
CITY
Potential COVID-19 exposure on CATA bus, update on other local outbreaks
While the individual did wear a face covering, reducing the overall risk, transmission is still a possibility.
CAMPUS
MSU to host Spartan Fireside to answer questions regarding fall semester
The Spartan Fireside webinar was started by The Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology as a way to help students adjust to online learning after MSU transitioned to remote learning March 11.
CITY
Whitmer signs executive order requiring masks in indoor, public spaces
Willful violation of the order is a misdemeanor.
CAMPUS
MSU researchers find COVID growing more infectious, Michigan at high-risk
Wei said his team developed and utilized a novel machine learning model that applied artificial intelligence and mathematics to observe the respiratory infection and its transmission, as well as potential necessities for drug treatments and a vaccine, over a number of months.
CITY
Whitmer announces required health care worker implicit bias training
The order comes after Whitmer recommended implicit bias training for law enforcement officers last month.
CAMPUS
MSU diversity adviser Paulette Granberry Russell rescinds acceptance from California Polytechnic
After announcing that she was leaving MSU to serve as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at California Polytechnic University, Paulette Granberry Russel rescinded her acceptance.
CITY
Case involving ELPD officer's use of force assigned to special prosecutor
The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office attributed the decision to ask for a special prosecutor to providing "an extra layer of credibility and public confidence" in a previous release.