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“This world’s a ship on its passage out; and not a voyage complete; and the pulpit is its prow,” Herman Melville wrote in “Moby Dick.” A growing group of faith … more
For years, lack of outdoor equity has been something the Department of Natural Resources has been trying to resolve. “Access hasn’t changed, but what has changed is what we are working to have, recreational space across Michigan closer to people’s homes” … more
FRIDAY, February 17 —- The Shiawasee County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to refuse to release the personnel file of Douglas Chapman. The move was in response to an appeal of a … more
FRIDAY, Feb. 17 — As thousands took part in a vigil at Michigan State University to remember the victims of Monday’s mass shooting, the Eaton County Board of Commissioners voted 8-7 along party lines Wednesday against a resolution that called for comprehensive gun legislation … more
City officials are preparing to charge property owners with criminal misdemeanors misdemeanors for allowing people to live in red-tagged housing.  “We’re ready,” City Attorney Jim Smiertka said Monday night … more
The building that houses The Junction, a recently opened music and event venue, formerly housed, to the best of my knowledge, The Brass Monkey, Wayside bar, Sparty’s Night … more
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15 — Joseph Sadlak, who admitted to killing Clinton "Billy" Decker in a brutal 2018 murder in Oneida Township has accepted a plea bargain with prosecutors. He faced … more
As soon as the MSU alert system notified Shelby Avey and her roommate of an active shooter on campus, they locked the door to their Brody Hall dorm room and shut off the lights. The duo followed … more
Michigan has had its fair share of warm weather days this winter.  That leaves many dog owners with yards and lawns to clean up, and some of them are relying on pet waste removal services … more
Michigan schoolchildren may be at risk of going hungry due to the federal government eliminating funding for free meals in public schools after the pandemic. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is now pushing a … more
A report shows there is a demand to add more fast charging stations as some Michigan drivers switch to electric vehicles . The state received federal funding to create more charging … more
SUNDAY, Feb. 12 – The Michigan Legislature has put amending the state’s civil rights law on the fast track to approval. Legislation introduced by Michigan’s first openly gay State … more
LANSING – With plans for an all-electric bus fleet by 2035, the University of Michigan will introduce its first four electric buses in June.  The $3.64 million purchase of the buses … more
LANSING – While Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for the state to invest $437 million in affordable housing in her budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, environmental advocates … more
With Valentine’s Day coming up on Tuesday (Feb. 14), Greater Lansing has a multitude of holiday-themed events to enjoy this weekend as well as live music, art and science exhibits, theater productions and more. more
Behind the heavy metal screen door, the sounds of excited children could be heard. The woman who answered the door Sunday asked to get her husband. Soon, Madi Mahamat Ibrahim was sliding on white … more
Airline travel can be stressful. You have to deal with long lines at security, missing or damaged luggage, even a delayed flight or two. For Laura Hall, the program director at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition in East Lansing, air travel can be even tougher ... more
Oh, what a night in early February 1973. A relatively quiet storefront on Abbot Road in East Lansing would never be the same. Beggar’s Banquet, a hippie-dippy restaurant with fabulous food and a popular hangout … more
The Mason City Council voted to reject a resolution declaring a Malcolm X Observation Day. Councilwoman Rita Vogel, who introduced the resolution, called the rejection part of a pattern of “white supremacy” in Ingham County’s county seat … more
Reproductive rights remains a priority for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, even after voters amended the state constitution to ensure the right to abortion. That includes repealing a now-unenforceable 1931 law criminalizing abortion … more
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