East Lansing

Lansing regional human rights ordinances push for LGBT inclusion

Current State — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:23:19 +0000

Last week, officials from East Lansing and Meridian, Delhi and Delta Townships launched the One Capitol Region Coalition. The group seeks to expand local protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in the greater Lansing area.

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:43:24 +0000

East Lansing H.S. set to raise $1 million for theater endowment

Current State — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:58:59 +0000

East Lansing high school presents "And The World Goes Round" tomorrow night, with a fundraising event after at the East Lansing Marriott. The "Gala of Gratitude" is part of the East Lansing Foundation's effort to raise $1 million for students to support their theater tradition in East Lansing schools.

Many East Lansing high theater, music and arts grads will be attending the event on Saturday.

One of those people is Dana Brazil. Brazil is the Associate Director of the MSU Federal Credit Union's Institute for Arts and Creativity at the Wharton Center. She's a professional actress, teacher and M.F.A. acting student at Michigan State University.

WKAR's Peter Whorf spoke with Dana Brazil about her days at East Lansing High School.

Current State #39 | March 7, 2013

Current State — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:14:19 +0000

Today on Current State: The iconic SS Badger's future; gender imbalance in medical research; summer road construction East Lansing; the Safe Patient Care Act; and a preview of the Wharton Center's remaining lineup.

Road construction will snarl East Lansing traffic through summer

Current State — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:49:36 +0000

A major road construction project is getting underway in East Lansing. The Michigan Department of Transportation says there will be improvements on Grand River Avenue from Coolidge Road to Park Lake Road, and on Michigan Avenue from the west city limits to Grand River.

Oscar preview with founder of East Lansing film festival

Current State — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:58:01 +0000

Current State #9 | January 24, 2013

Current State — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:20:09 +0000

On today's Current State: East Lansing city manager George Lahanas and Tim Dempsey, director of Planning, Building and Development, local efforts at Medicare cost reduction, electric cars, MSU women's basketball and dancing to Pink Floyd.

Incoming EL Board Members May Pursue Red Cedar Reversal

Mark Bashore — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

East Lansing residents are still discussing last week's emotional move to reconfigure the district’s schools.

After Reconfiguration Vote, EL Super Confident Of Tech Bond Approval

Mark Bashore — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:45:01 +0000

East Lansing's top school official says he thinks voters will approve new funding for technological improvements throughout the district.

Survey: East Lansing Residents Favor Combining Service Cuts With Taxes

Scott Pohl — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:00:01 +0000

Officials in East Lansing have released the results of a community survey, with the intention of using the information to shape future priorities.

The public opinion research firm Marketing Resource Group contacted 400 registered East Lansing voters for the survey. The margin of error was about 5%. Results of this year’s survey can be found on the city’s website.

Citing "Perfect Storm," Panel Will Explore Lansing Revenue Overhaul

Mark Bashore — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero calls it his "most serious and important endeavor." He is urging a new 'Financial Health Team' to explore whether the time has come for a new model of city finance.

Amid Some Skepticism, Lansing Panel Launches Financial Review

Mark Bashore — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

In Lansing, a panel of prominent business and civic leaders are diving into an initiative with far-ranging implications. The team—headed by former Mayor Dave Hollister—will explore whether the time has come for a new model of municipal finance.

EL Council Could Fill Vacancy Tuesday

Mark Bashore — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The East Lansing city council is expected to fill a vacancy on the council tonight.

EL Officials Get Input on Downtown

Mark Bashore — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:56:58 +0000

East Lansing city officials say they're pleased with the public input they're getting about what to do with some prime downtown real estate.

ELPD: Religion Not Motive in Jewish Student Attack

The Associated Press — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:31:12 +0000

Police say a Michigan State University student's Jewish religion doesn't appear to have been a factor in his assault at an off-campus party.

EL Council to Address Vacancy

Mark Bashore — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:09:51 +0000

East Lansing officials will begin moving toward filling a vacancy on the city council tonight.

EL's Power Resigns from City Council

Mark Bashore — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:23:55 +0000

The East Lansing City Council is down one member after Wednesday's unexpected resignation of first-term member Don Power.

East Lansing Train Depot On Track For Upgrade

Kevin Lavery — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The Amtrak train station just off the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing is getting a major renovation. The Capital Area Transportation Authority has received a $6.3 million federal grant to rebuild the station and add a separate bus terminal.

East Lansing's Amtrak Station To Get an Upgrade

Kevin Lavery — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:15:34 +0000

Regional transportation planners will use a federal grant to rebuild and enhance the Amtrak train station in East Lansing.

City Center II Discussions End

Mark Bashore — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:36:49 +0000

East Lansing city officials and Strathmore Development have ended years of ongoing discussions over City Center II.