Lansing State Journal
- Extreme heat, buckling concrete prompt emergency repairs on I-69 in Eaton County
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 07:45 PMThe right lane of NB I-69 near Ainger Road was closed around 5 p.m. for an emergency repair, The left northbound lane was closed earlier in the day.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Race-based data is essential for prosecutors. So why are many just starting to collect it?
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 03:04 PMMore than 40% of cases brought to the Ingham County prosecutor's office for review have a Black suspect while only 12% of the county is Black.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lansing appoints new finance director to fill vacancy
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 02:03 PMThe incoming finance director will step down from a role as village administrator in Shelby Michigan.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Delta Twp. gym closes after health department issues cease and desist order
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 08:25 AMThe gym had been open limited hours since May 31, allowing 10 or fewer people into the gym at once, according to a notice on their website.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - East Lansing police investigate shooting after man arrives at hospital with injury
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 09:24 AMPolice said the shooting occurred in the 1200 block of East Grand River Avenue, but police were not able to find any evidence of a shooting.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Black drivers stopped nearly twice as often as white drivers in Lansing
Wednesday - 07/08/2020 - 09:08 AMDespite an internal study saying racial profiling is not a factor in traffic stops, Black motorists are stopped twice as often as white drivers in Lansing.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - See which Michigan companies received PPP loans
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 06:27 PM
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lansing firefighter: Lawsuits 'only way' to effectively fight systemic racism in department
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 02:44 PMMichael Lynn Jr. has filed a second lawsuit naming Mayor Andy Schor, now-retired fire union leader Eric Weber and former Interim Chief David Purchase.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Black Lives Do Matter.' Meridian Township fires firefighter for racist social media posts
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 04:34 PMTownship Manager Frank Walsh said officials have fired firefighter Dennis Schrier after "serious violations of the standards of our Fire Department."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Cooling centers open in Greater Lansing due to extreme heat
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 10:48 AMTuesday and Wednesday's predicted high is 92, and heat and humidity will increase throughout the week, according to NWS.
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- Suspect in custody after Portland man injured in Ionia County shooting
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 08:41 PMThe victim, 40. was taken to Sparrow Hospital in Ionia with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested later after a traffic stop.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Former MSU diversity adviser drops Cal Poly job after outcry over role in Nassar scandal
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 01:21 PMFormer MSU diversity adviser Paulette Granberry Russell withdrew from a similar position at Cal Poly after outcry over her ties to the Larry Nassar case.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - No crowding the elevator and other plans for state workers' eventual return to the office
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 07:00 AMState departments plan for employees' eventual return to offices. Workers have been teleworking during coronavirus pandemic.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 20 years of Common Ground in photos
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 08:53 AMThursday would've been the opening day of the 21st Annual Common Ground Music Festival. Like most summertime events, it's cancelled due to COVID-19
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Fundraiser underway to fix vandalized George Floyd mural on Lansing River Trail
Wednesday - 07/08/2020 - 08:59 AMAfter a mural of George Floyd painted along the Lansing River Trail was vandalized, the community is joining together to raise funds to fix it.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Michigan State's international students anxious in wake of ICE ruling on online-only enrollment
Wednesday - 07/08/2020 - 09:56 AMMSU plans to offer hybrid classes and will work with international students to ensure they can maintain their immigration status.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - LEAP to distribute $5.5 million in federal funds for grants
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 02:18 PMThe Lansing Economic Area Partnership will distribute $5.5 million in grants to small businesses and nonprofits.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - These Lansing-area businesses received PPP loans of at least $1 million
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 04:42 PMNearly 75 Greater Lansing businesses received loans between $1 million and $10 million from the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Grand Ledge school officials to consider banning Confederate flag
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 08:00 AMMany say the Confederate flag has been displayed on school grounds in Grand Ledge for years. Now officials will consider language that would ban it.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Vacant downtown Charlotte space, once home to Gavel and Dolson, to get eatery
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 11:15 AMA South Cochran building in Charlotte's downtown, vacant for more than two years after The Dolson closed its doors, has a new tenant.
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- 2020 Hall of Fame All Star softball games
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 08:35 PM2020 Hall of Fame All Star softball games
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Nessel tells Civil Service to reconsider plan to add hurdle to state worker union dues
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 12:29 PMDana Nessel said Michigan Civil Service commissioners are preparing to add a significant burden to state worker union groups.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Michigan Civil Service Commission Chair moved to Illinois, but will finish her term
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 02:59 PMMichigan Civil Service Commission Chair Janet McClelland moved to Illinois but plans to finish her term, which ends in 2022.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Jesse Melot's sudden death left Ele's Place grieving. A new scholarship will honor him
Thursday - 07/09/2020 - 09:00 AMLong-time Ele's Place volunteer Jesse Melot of Lansing died suddenly after a heart attack. A scholarship has been established in his honor.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Whitmer vetoes bill that would expand whistleblower protections for state employees
Wednesday - 07/08/2020 - 04:30 PMGov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a proposal to expand protections for workers who come forward about problems in state government.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Police: Man arrested after shouting profanities at Lansing Twp. offices, trying to steal keys to police car
Wednesday - 07/08/2020 - 10:53 AMThe man returned after yelling profanities then left a car in the parking lot of the township hall, sparking fear of a bomb or other explosive device.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lansing group is working to secure land for farmers from marginalized groups
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 02:03 PMCapital United Land Trust's mission is to ensure marginalized groups — including people of color and LGBTQ people — have farmland they control forever
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Proposed committee would study cutting Lansing police budget in half
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 04:22 PMLansing City Council member Brandon Betz wants a committee to study ways to cut the Lansing Police Department budget in half over five years.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lansing treasurer will take over as city's chief restructuring officer
Tuesday - 07/07/2020 - 04:57 PMJudy Kehler will leave her position as treasuer to take a high-level look at Lansing's finances.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Advisory panel to hold series of virtual meetings on Lansing police policy on use of force
Monday - 07/06/2020 - 05:36 PMThe one-hour meetings are set for July 8, July 22 and Aug. 19. Anyone can attend. Residents can reserve a chance to speak by calling ahead.
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