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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 — Retired Ingham County Chief Circuit Judge William Collette entered a ‘no contest’ plea today to a charge of simple assault and battery in front of Jackson … more
LANSING – An Ann Arbor developer is building one of the first 100% solar-powered, carbon-neutral and fossil fuel-free communities in the U.S.  The idea is to pioneer the creation of … more
LANSING – Expanding the state’s civil rights act to include gender identity and sexual orientation, advocating for juvenile justice and increasing … more
FRIDAY, Jan. 20 — Dr. Adnike Shoyinka, the medical director of the Ingham County HealthDepartment will succeed Health Officer Linda Vail as department head.She was appointed by the county Board … more
In every step of Shiawassee County Sheriff Douglas Chapman’s drunk driving case, he got break after break, resulting in what one judge called a “sweetheart” deal.  The deal was criticized by Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina in … more
Five minutes. That’s how much sunshine Grand Rapids experienced over the first eight days of the year, before the glowing orb finally broke through the clouds. And the city was no anomaly: For nearly two weeks, clouds … more
In 2020, Michigan passed a series of expungement laws, appropriately named “Clean Slate for Michigan,” that permit  individuals with certain offenses the ability to have their … more
Just when sunshine, chlorophyll and the juices of life are in shortest supply, feast your eyes on City Pulse’s 2023 People Issue, an inspiring and diverse bouquet of humanity to warm gray January days. This is not a “most influential” or a “most anything” list. We hear plenty … more
On what is a long weekend for some because Monday is a federal holiday marking the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Greater Lansing has much to offer, including multiple events honoring the late civil rights leader. Don’t let … more
The new sheriff of Shiawassee County was appointed to the position despite a drunk-driving conviction and without its disclosure during the selection process. At least one member of the selection committee, Shiawassee County Clerk Caroline Wilson, was unaware … more
A power shift is coming to Lansing, likely changing the state Legislature’s stance on environmental issues from water access to pollution control. After decades of Republican leadership in … more
Honoring the life and legacy of civil rights icon the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to evolve from the early fight for national recognition, led by the late U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, to the establishment of the Dr. King Holiday … more
Each year, on the third Monday in January, the nation celebrates the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Baptist minister and Nobel-Prize-winning leader of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and ‘60s. For some, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to provide acts of service for the communities they live in. … more
Not sure what to do with your weekend now that the busy holiday season is over? For those who are itching to get out of the house, there are plenty of opportunities for music, art, dance and more throughout the Lansing area. more
Lansing code compliance officials are struggling with keeping residents in three aging apartment complexes that may not meet code requirements or dumping them on the streets. The issue has been in … more
Column by Joan Nelson
Back in spring 2004, those of us working at the Allen Neighborhood Center had just completed a door-to-door survey that left us in a mild state of shock. We had included a question recommended by the … more
The last time Democrats controlled both chambers of the Michigan Legislature as well as the executive offices of governor, secretary of state and attorney general was 1983-‘84, near the end of which, James Blanchard won his first term as governor. … more
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Nigerian author Wole Soyinka reworked the ancient Greek play “The Bacchae.” In one passage, the god Dionysus criticizes King Pentheus, who is … more
It’s officially the end of the year, so say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 with the many festivities happening throughout the area. Celebrate the new year one night early ... more
Inflation. The “tripledemic.” A run on housing. Those are just a few of the national issues in 2022 that also affected Greater Lansing. While COVID is not over, it’s become endemic — like a cold or the flu. … more
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