As mentors go, Lansing attorney Teresa Bingham has had a pretty good one: Anita Hill.
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Berl Schwartz
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8/6/20
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Several people are facing tickets and criminal charges in connection to recent protests that have left a streak of injuries and destruction in Lansing.
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Kyle Kaminski
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8/6/20
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Despite some recent delays tied to the coronavirus pandemic, the $100 million mixed-use “Village of Okemos” development is gearing back up in Meridian Township.
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Kyle Kaminski
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8/6/20
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A nonprofit “social welfare” organization that carries a name similar to Mayor Andy Schor’s signature campaign slogan has been launched to promote the city of Lansing.
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Kyle Kaminski
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8/5/20
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As Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope predicted, voter turnout in the primary election yesterday set a record.
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Berl Schwartz
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8/5/20
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Surveys sent to candidates for prosecutor, sheriff and federal and state legislative offices showed that state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are leaning increasingly pro-marijuana.
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Kyle Kaminski
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8/3/20
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With the selection of Ron Bacon and Dana Watson, the Council will have two African American members for the first time.
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Staff
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8/1/20
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A recent show of support from the Lansing Police Department will help an LPD radio technician and his family get back on their feet following a devastating house fire.
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Kyle Kaminski
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7/31/20
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The measure that includes the funding must still clear the Senate and the White House.
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Kyle Kaminski
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7/31/20
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Mayor Andy Schor wants local residents to cut back on needlessly using water next month as the city of Lansing faces off against other municipalities nationwide for environmentally sustainable bragging rights — and a chance to win a shiny, new Toyota.
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Staff
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7/30/20
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Giulio Bernero wore many hats throughout his long life, but the one he wore best was provider and protector of his family.
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7/30/20
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Some members of an advisory council tasked with promoting diversity and inclusion for the city of Lansing feel sidelined after Mayor Andy Schor shelved their recommendations for months.
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Every once in a while, an elected official comes along who does their job with a compelling combination of humility, humor, common sense and stone cold competence.
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Staff
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7/30/20
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State records show that recreational marijuana sales climbed more than eightfold since December and have rested at more than $10 million weekly since last month. Lansing is quickly cementing itself as a major player in that statewide market.
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Kyle Kaminski
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7/30/20
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The three remaining members of the East Lansing City Council will select two people Saturday to fill the seats left vacant on the City Council following the recent resignations of Ruth Beier and Mark Meadows.
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The “FitLot" is funded through a grant in recognition of AARP’s 60th anniversary.
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Staff
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7/29/20
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Word on the street is Bernero is at least 50/50 set on running for his old job in 2021. Obviously, we're all thinking presidential politics these days, but Mayor Andy Schor has only fewer than 17 months on his term left.
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Kyle Melinn
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7/29/20
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A plan to use alleys and other downtown spaces for to-go cocktails in Lansing will likely be delayed until 2021.
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Kyle Kaminski
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7/27/20
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Brown initially opted to reject the plea deal last week and risked the possibility of a jury levying two counts of first-degree murder — charges that would guarantee a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. He apparently changed his mind and took the deal on Friday afternoon.
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Kyle Kaminski
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7/27/20
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Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope is expecting a record turnout for the Aug. 4 primary election.
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Berl Schwartz
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7/24/20
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