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Read “Billy Durant” for free at readmichigan.biblioboard.com (Michigan residents only).
Billy Durant: Lansing’s overlooked auto innovator
In Lansing, auto pioneer Billy Durant gets little recognition. His contemporary the late Ransom E. Olds, founder of REO Motors and Oldsmobile, dominates local automotive history discussions, has the … more
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Apex Nails & Spa celebrates its grand opening Saturday (July 30) from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Welcome to the ‘pretty jungle’
“We had a vision and made it come true,” Luanda Coleman said of her and her co-owner Alicia Chase’s new salon, Apex Nails & Spa.  The pair of licensed nail technicians … more
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Participants and volunteers in RSVP — the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Greater Lansing — gathered in summer 2021 to celebrate the program’s success.
For seniors, volunteer opportunities abound in Greater Lansing
The ‘ol double nickel, a nickname from back in the day for 55, is neither just a speed limit nor a number.  For anyone fortunate to retire at age 55, bidding farewell to a career can … more
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News Highlights from the last 7 days: July 27
College students from Merida in the Mexican state of Yucatán who are attending Michigan State University this summer were guests Sunday at the Bath Township home of Paul Shaheen, who chairs … more
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A political sign illegally placed in the right of way on Cedar Street at the on ramp to Interstate I-96 in south Lansing.
Clerk reminds candidates signs cannot be in public right of ways
THURSDAY, July 21 —- In a letter sent to candidates Aug. 2, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope reminded candidates that a city ordinance prohibits placing signs of any sort, including political … more
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Anne Hill, the interim executive director EastLansingInfo.news. The nonprofit is under fire for hiring her because of her ties to election denial activities.
East Lansing Info installs election denier as interim executive director
Anne Hill, president of the Hawk Nest Neighborhood group in northern East Lansing, was appointed EastLansingInfo.news June 29 on a volunteer basis. Hill ran unsuccessfully as a Republican candidate to the Clinton County Board of Commissioners in the 2018 primary and served as a Republican precinct delegate in 2014.   more
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A large puddle of sewage on a mountain bike trail in Hunters Ridge Park on the city’s far southwest side. The sewage was the result of a backup, caused by “rags and flushable wipes,” in the sewer line last week.
About those ‘flushable’ wipes: Here’s why not to flush them
The puddle and steady stream of fluid was unexpected on the mountain bike path Greg Pratt was riding in Lansing’s Hunters Ridge Park on the evening of July 12. He stopped his biking to … more
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Eyesore of the Week: July 20
3601 Deerfield Ave., Lansing  On one end of a foundation basement stands the rickety remains of the end wall of a home. It comes to a peak at the top, held in place by a large piece of lumber … more
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A political action committee supporting Democratic state House candidate Emily Stivers has attacked opponent Penelope Tsernoglou in this flier mailed to voters in the new 75th District.
'Shameful' mailer hits in 75th House District Dem primary
FRIDAY, June 15 — A campaign tied to Democratic state House candidate Emily Stivers is attacking primary opponent Penelope Tsernoglou for taking money from hard right Republicans. An … more
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Peanut Barrel “family” photo: (Clockwise from top right) Joe Bell, Jennifer Bell, Meghan Bell Comer and assistant manager Jill Crane.
Peanut Barrel sells to Crunchy's owners
A hotspot the East Lansing community has called a home away from home for nearly 50 years has changed hands but will remain firmly in place.  The Peanut Barrel, 521 E. Grand River Ave. on new … more
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Todd Heywood/City Pulse A toddler died in a fire last month in this uninspected and unlicensed southside rental house at 204 W. Cavanaugh Road. The house lacked smoke detectors. It is a tragic recent example of a flawed system the city is struggling to address.
Uninspected rentals a thorny problem for Lansing
Toddler’s death points to holes in city’s system  The young couple and two children had just arrived home when a reporter approached them. The house they rent, they were … more
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Kenneth G. “Red” McIntyre at his home in Okemos holding a photo of him with the staff of the President’s Commission on Student Unrest, for which he led the investigation into the Ohio National Guard’s killing of four people at Kent State University during a peace protest in 1970.
Kenneth G. ‘Red’ McIntyre: Witness to history
When Kenneth G. McIntyre entered Michigan State University in 1956, he had his heart set on being a sports writer. After working two summers for a local newspaper, though, he took a constitutional … more
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A burrito and a union, please
FRIDAY, July 8 — Employees for the Mexican fast food chain Chipotle in Delta Township are asking the National Labor Relations Board for permission to create a union and be represented by the … more
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All Star Mechanical owner Larry Kirchoff poses in front one of his service vehicles
A Lansing small business owner is overnight social media sensation
In the seven years Larry Kirchoff has used his business’ social media to promote equity for oppressed people, particularly members of the black community, he’s … more
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Mark Rolston has acted in a list of now-classic films and television series, including “Aliens,” Shawshank Redemption” and “Star Trek,” among others.
Alien encounter: Mark Rolston reflects on his dynamic career before C4 appearance
To this day, decades later, people often recognize actor Mark Rolston as Private Drake in 1986’s “Aliens” or Bogs in 1994’s “The Shawshank … more
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Over the holiday weekend, downtown Lansing was awash with supporters of abortion access. On Sunday, about 1,000 people marched through downtown railing against the U.S. Supreme Court decision and any attempt to reinstate Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban. On Monday, protesters blocked, then took over the annual Fourth of July parade in downtown Lansing. The event was ultimately canceled, and many who’d arrived for the parade joined protesters demanding access to safe, legal abortions without criminalization.
Michigan prosecutors fall in line politically on abortion
Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon doesn’t mince words on enforcing a 1931 felony law outlawing abortion.   “I have said, unilaterally, during my entire legal career I will not … more
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Morning-after pills in good supply locally, pharmacies say
East Lansing resident Lynsey Clayton’s thoughts were for others on the afternoon of June 24.  Clayton, mom to four, went to the pharmacy inside the Bath Township Meijer shortly after … more
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News Highlights from the Last 7 days: July 7
Elderly Instruments marked in 50th anniversary Tuesday with a block party outside its headquarters on Washington Avenue in Lansing’s Old Town. The music store that started as a business in a … more
She’s running for the House — and hates every minute of it
 Why is Emily Dievendorf running for the state House?   It’s a valid question as she makes herself a cup of coffee shortly after 10:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in … more
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Capital City Comic Con co-owner Bryan Harris (right) with Shamus Smith, aka the Lansing Batman, dressed as Spaceghost. He is getting married Sunday at the convention. He will also be interviewing guests on the mainstage (as Spaceghost), including actor Tom Arnold.
Seeing Stars: Capital City Comic Con ushers in Hollywood stars
It was Bryan Harris’ profound love of pop culture that first drew him toward the Capital City Comic Con — C4 — but it was the annual event’s community that ultimately … more
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