News across Greater Lansing

East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Dori Leyko to Retire
Leyko, who has spent a decade as the district's superintendent, will retire at the end of the school year.

East Lansing Council Members Talk Infrastructure, Upcoming Election at Community Forum
The forum was hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby and Councilmember Kerry Ebersole Singh.

Two East Lansing Employees Chosen for Bloomberg’s Path to Public Innovation
Two City of East Lansing employees have recently been accepted into the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation’s Path to Public Innovation training program.

El Niño could bring milder, less snowy winter to Michigan, climatologist says
El Niño may bring milder temperatures and less snowfall to Michigan this fall and winter, according to MSU climatologist Jeff Andresen

Benson, James boast dueling endorsements from first responders, veterans groups
Both Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson have taken on endorsements from emergency workers and veterans in their campaigns for Michigan governor.

Downballot statewide candidates try to find space and capture attention in busy election season
Candidates for Attorney General and Secretary of State are trying to capture voters' attention while more high-profile races get the spotlight ahead of the November election.

Health policy polling shows similar feelings across party lines
New polling shows Michigan Democratic and Republican voters are not all that different when it comes to their views on health policy.

‘Presidential Level Turnout’ Expected in East Lansing as Absentee Ballots are Mailed for Midterms
The Nov. 3 election will follow an August primary election that saw high turnout in East Lansing.

Michigan State running back Cam Edwards had a season-ending knee injury in the loss to Nebraska
Cam Edwards ran for 304 yards and three touchdowns in three-plus games for the Spartans before he was hurt Saturday.

Road work continues across Mid-Michigan as MDOT plans next major projects
MDOT says major construction will continue on U.S. 127 in 2027. Drivers can expect closures, bridge work and delays across Mid-Michigan.

East Lansing Insider Podcast: Should East Lansing be Worried About its Income Tax?
East Lansing's income tax won't expire for another four years. Should city officials already be worried about hurdles the tax could face in a renewal vote?

Michigan congresswoman pitches bipartisan bill as way to lower child care costs
Despite the Childcare Modernization Act having Democratic and Republican support, the slow political process in Washington D.C. is keeping it from getting passed.