The Lansing Economic Area Partnership announced today it received 1,640 eligible applications for $1.59 million in grants through LEAP’s new Small Business Restart Program. more

Two mudslinging political mailers that targeted mayoral candidate Kathie Dunbar hit mailboxes across Lansing last week. Both claimed that she plans to slash funding to the Police Department if she defeats Mayor Andy Schor in next month’s election. more

Thicker paychecks could soon be en route to elected officials in Lansing following early discussions among the Elected Officers Compensation Commission over recent weeks — including the possibility of a five-figure raise for the mayor and a new car for the city clerk.  more

MONDAY, June 27 — Lansing Mayor Andy Schor proposed today asking voters to approve a $175 million facility to house the Police and Fire departments as well as the 54-A District Court, to be paid … more

When Jessy Gregg decided to run for the East Lansing City Council in 2019, she had no idea the tumultuous ride she was in for. more

TUESDAY, Nov. 14  — The election date to select the nine members of Lansing’s Charter Revision Commission has been set for May 7 primary next year, City Clerk Chris Swope said today. … more

The Lansing City Council voted unanimously tonight to declare racism a public health crisis in the capital city, paving a path for a more socially equitable future that local officials said can only be realized by first recognizing that clear racial disparities exist. more

 Michigan reports that African Americans make up at least 22% of confirmed COVID-19 cases and at least 38% of deaths — but are only 14.1% of the state’s population. more

The iconic statue was removed amid renovations yesterday, sending shock waves across social media from hundreds of local residents. An online petition to “put the Meijer giraffe back on the gas station or so help me” has garnered nearly 500 signatures overnight. more

With every census, another dienniel ritual is unleashed: rewriting the political lines in Michigan.   more

A recently reinstated agreement between the federal and state governments will help farmers stay eco-friendly at no extra cost, officials say.  more

Brace for orange barrels on Michigan Avenue as the city and state not only “fix the damn roads,” but transform the main artery through the city into a more pedestrian- and bike and scooter-friendly road. more

The Ingham County Health Department is warning customers of Harper's Restraurant & Brew Pub to watch for COVID-19 symptoms after at least 18 people who recently visted the East Lansing bar tested … more

An outdoor dining area in downtown East Lansing is closed as city officials reopen Albert Avenue to vehicle traffic today and students prepare a return to Michigan State University. more

Officials at the Ingham County Health Department are beefing up coronavirus-related crowd restrictions on outdoor gatherings in East Lansing ahead of this Saturday’s football game between Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. more

In honor of the Historical Society of Greater Lansing resuming its walking tours in downtown Lansing today (Aug. 18), this month’s Eye Candy is a throwback to one of their earlier featured houses: 222 W. Genesee St., between Capitol and Seymour avenues. more

The city has joined the state of Michigan — and a host of other municipalities and companies — in ending its investments in Russian-based funds, including those operated by the Employee Retirement System and the Police and Fire Pension System. Mayor Andy Schor said he recently met Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitcschko to discuss the importance of economic sanctions on Russia and has since instructed his staff to track down and divest from all Russian investments.  more

A man being held in a murder case in Florida was released from jail in Ingham County after the Michigan Parole Board overruled efforts by Prosecutor Carol Siemon to require stricter oversight. more

The City of Lansing on Friday announced a new overnight family warming center set to open Nov. 27 at the Letts Community Center. The facility, at 1220 W. Kalamazoo St., is a pilot program that will … more

Michigan charted another 1,493 new cases of coronavirus and another 77 COVID-19 deaths earlier this afternoon as the virus continues its spread across the country.  more