News across Greater Lansing

What to know Monday as MSU recovers from campus power outage
Power is back across most of Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus, but steam and hot water problems are still disrupting classes, work and some campus services Monday.

East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About Food With The Local Epicurean
Mike Mudrey, co-owner of The Local Epicurean and For Crêpe Sake talks with Anna.

Power restored to much of MSU campus; classes move online through Monday
Power has been restored to much of Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus, but hot water remains out in most buildings as classes move online and most employees work remotely through Monday.

MSU ties campus power outage to T.B. Simon Power Plant
Michigan State University says a widespread Saturday power outage is tied to an issue at the T.B. Simon Power Plant, disrupting campus operations, events, cellular service and WKAR broadcasts.

Widespread power outage hits MSU campus, closes dining and delays Breslin Center gates
Widespread power outage hits MSU campus, closes dining and delays Breslin Center gates

Michigan’s two major party candidates for U.S. Senate offer differing ideas for health care
Republican Mike Rogers rolls out plan heavy on transparency; Democrat Abdul El-Sayed advocates for Medicare for All

Meet the 83-year-old canoe builder bringing a traditional craft to MSU
Self-taught canoe builder Ron Paquin is building his 84th birch bark canoe at Michigan State University as part of the Indigenous Welcome Celebration.

Festival of Oddities to leave Charlotte after disruptions this year
The Festival of Oddities will leave Charlotte next year after protesters disrupted this year’s event, organizers announced Thursday.

City Prosecutors Could Charge Woman Punched By ELPD Officer After County Prosecutor Declines to Pursue Case
The Aug. 2 incident has drawn sharp condemnation from area residents and the Lansing NAACP branch.

Statement from East Lansing Police Chief Brown Regarding the Incident Outside Harper’s on Aug. 2

City Invites Community to Wet Weather Resiliency Plan Open House
The City of East Lansing invites residents, business owners and community stakeholders to attend the Wet Weather Resiliency Plan Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 3-7 p.m. in the lobby of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.

Why are gas prices so high in mid-Michigan? It's a Catch-22
The U.S. is gas heavy. Canada is not. Michigan producers can make more money selling it across the border — driving up prices here. So says an economics professor at Saginaw Valley State University.