News across Greater Lansing

Downtown Management Board Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy
The East Lansing Downtown Management Board is seeking applicants to fill a general business representative vacancy.

Mid-Michigan musicians complete 60-hour-long jam session, breaking world record
More than 100 musicians played from Monday morning to Wednesday night in Lansing to break the record for the world's longest jam session.

Hannah Community Center Elevator to Close for Modernization Project
The elevator at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, will close for a modernization project beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The closure is expected to last approximately three weeks.

Lansing police chief sees ‘patterns’ in five River Trail deaths
Chief Robert Backus stopped short of saying five homeless men who died after violent incidents on the River Trail were victims of a serial killer.

Public Works Building to Close to Public Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16, for Insulation Improvements
Community members are advised the City of East Lansing’s Department of Public Works (DPW) building, 1800 E. State Road, will be closed to the public on Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16, for insulation improvements.

LISTEN: Michigan lawmakers weigh gas tax holiday, removing restraining order fees and SOS candidates talk election security
Michigan lawmakers discussed a proposed gas tax holiday and legislation to eliminate fees for personal protection orders, this week. Also Michigan Secretary of State candidates hone in on election security and voter trust.

Bailey Street Lot Loses Most Public Parking Amid Development Dispute
Several projects proposed to be built at the site have stalled since city officials said they would like the land to be developed, lot owners say.

Michigan debates may matter more for information than persuasion
Michigan voters will see debates for governor, U.S. Senate and the 7th Congressional District next week. Experts say debates rarely change many minds.

Whitmer backs federal gas tax holiday, but stays silent on state tax
With Michigan gas prices averaging $4.50 a gallon, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging federal tax relief while staying silent on state proposals to pause fuel taxes.

East Lansing Farmers Market to Celebrate Autumn Fest Sunday, Oct. 4
Community members are invited to celebrate fall at the annual Autumn Fest during the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.

East Lansing Plans ‘Data Week’ Ahead of New Data Center Regulations
Events for data week will focus on AI, data centers and data science.

Council member faults LPD for not announcing a homeless man’s ‘questionable death’
Ryan Kost, who represents the area where Denis Dunnebacke was apparently badly beaten, thinks the police should have informed the public of the incident. It only came to light after the man's family went to the media.