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Charter Amendment Committee Members Picked; Proposed Rental Ordinance Changes Revealed at Council Meeting
City Council has selected the seven members to serve on a charter review committee that will take a look at the city charter – the document that sets the foundational framework East Lansing operates within. At the Aug. 13 council meeting, the body moved to adopt Mayor George Brookover’s...
Michigan company hit with $6.5M fine for asphalt industry bid rigging
Pontiac-based Asphalt Specialists LLC was sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $6.5 million for its role in conspiracies rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan. Court documents revealed that the company pleaded guilty to its conduct on Jan. 30, 2024, as it participated in a separate conspiracy...
Michigan lieutenant governor visits UP State Fair
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The U.P. State Fair recognized veterans and Native Americans during Thursday’s Honored Citizens Day. A ceremony was held to announce the U.P. Veteran of the Year and the Delta County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Lunch with the Governor. This year, Lt. Gov. Garlin...
First-ever radon course being offered by EGLE
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The state of Michigan is hosting a first-ever radon mitigation training next month for contractors. A certification training hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Kansas State University’s National Radon Services will be at the Ramada Inn from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6.
Michigan Cities Largely Predicted to Grow in Next 50 Years Outpacing Much of America
We hope you're ready to gain some new neighbors. When asked to predict Michigan was largely seen as a region on the grow. This may be somewhat surprisingly given decades of decline, particularly in the cites of the Rust Belt, that Michigan has faced. But climate concerns as well as shifts in other regions of the country could spur a population increase in the Great Lakes region in general and Michigan in particular.
The Big Chill: Farmer’s Almanac Forecast for Michigan This Winter
Too early to talk about winter? Maybe, since Michigan still has a good chunk of summer left and parts of the country are sweating it out with record-breaking high temperatures, but the ''cold" hard fact is the season of chill is just around the corner. Since 1818 the Farmers' Almanac...
Whitmer touts free community college. It’s not true for all Michigan kids
Gov. Whitmer’s claim of tuition-free community college for ‘every’ Michigan high school graduate doesn’t match actual details. Roughly 20% of Michigan students will still face tuition costs because they don’t live in a community college district. Critics call Whitmer’s "tuition-free" claim misleading, with many students...
Deep Purple performing in Michigan next week, find tickets under $20
Fans of Deep Purple can see the band live for less than $20 per ticket. Reserve in time for their concert at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre next Thursday night. Shop affordable ticket options on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Influential English rock band Deep Purple is best known for early...
This movie producer is keeping Michigan on the map
PONTIAC, Mich. – The film industry has yet another connection to Michigan. The film “Wake” was made in the state and produced by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi. Sam joined Live in the D to talk about the film and why he wants to continue shooting in his hometown.
Feds: Michigan trying to 'brush aside' school discrimination complaint
Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all claims it violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns last week. Federal officials said the state has fundamental misconceptions about its legal obligations to students. (Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat) This story was originally...
Michigan’s largest free festival begins Thursday with live music, carnival
LAPEER, MI – Dubbed Michigan’s largest free summer festival, Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lapeer Days begins today and will run through the weekend. The 122-year-old festival is scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 18, in downtown Lapeer, south of Nepessing Street between Court and Saginaw streets.
Michigan’s newest weapon in addiction fight runs on gas and four wheels
The state gave $2.7 million to addiction service providers for transportation. The money is part of $1.6 billion state and local governments are getting from national opioid settlements. Advocates cite transportation as a hurdle in fighting the opioid epidemic. ST. IGNACE — There’s a new Ford Edge SUV in the...
Judges: This Michigan meat market has some of the top products in US
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the year awards were given for some producers. OMAHA, Nebraska — If you're looking for some of the best cured meats in the country, Michigan offers award-winning options — including a producer based in the Greater Lansing area. Merindorf Meats, of Mason, captured championship honors at...
There’s a New Traffic Signal in Lansing That Will Affect Detoured Traffic
There is so much construction going on in Lansing at the moment. 127 has lane closures and shifts, both north and southbound between 96 and Saginaw. Not to mention, Michigan Avenue in various stretches between Frandor and east of Pennsylvania are being torn up and therefore closed down as part of the Michigan Avenue Corridor project. Due to this, a ton of traffic is being rerouted and detoured. So it's good to be aware of a new traffic signal that could impact that traffic.
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