Lansing News

AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 7.8 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.67. The auto club said Monday the statewide average is 56.3 cents per gallon higher than last year at this time.

LANSING - A group representing road builders says lawmakers need to act soon to raise more money for Michigan roads or risk seeing more fall apart.

A week after area voters defeated a countywide schools enhancement millage , Washtenaw County school districts are busy trying to figure out what comes next in their funding and spending.

Take a good look at Michigan's state government. Big chunks of it could be gone by this time next year.

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing is hosting a tribute to veterans.

Election results did not dampen the spirits of Lansing city Councilwoman Sandy Allen for too long.

Voter turnout appears to have started out healthy in at least a couple of Lansing city voting precincts.

Regulating rentals in two East Lansing neighborhoods will be a hot topic at the East Lansing City Council's December 1 meeting.

DeWITT - Ashley Ault recorded 10 kills and three blocks Tuesday to lead Lansing Catholic to a 25-16, 16-25, 25-22, 25-20 win over Portland in a Class B district opener.

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As much as he loves reminiscing about making music with Honest D and the Steel Reserve, Jeremy Rapp mostly remembers the camaraderie of his old band.

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The Ingham County Health Department is expanding its criteria for eligibility to receive the swine flu vaccine.

163 2 of 2 precincts reporting Terri Campbell 294 Robert DeGarmo 239 Timothy Grossman 318 Michelle Hyne 471 Randy Pail 339 Andy Simmons 325 2 of 2 precincts reporting Michael E. Moody 413 Kenneth V. Zichi 214 55 of 55 precincts reporting Myra J. Ford 9,919 Amy Hodgin 9,880 Ted O'Dell 6,339 Nino Rodriguez 8,882 7 of 7 precincts reporting ...

Novelist Philip Roth curiously cut out a reference to Lansing, Michigan in his thirtieth novel, excising a location a half-hour away from this GalleyCat editor's hometown.

ST. JOHNS - Brianna Flowers had six aces and 31 assists Wednesday to lead Waverly to a Class A semifinal win over East Lansing 25-12, 25-13, 18-25, 20-25, 15-12. Carole Harris added 15 kills and four blocks for the Warriors , who advance to play Okemos at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Four 18-year-old freshmen at Michigan State University have been charged after a three-inch mortar exploded in an East Lansing yard.

The state Capitol building will have fewer security guards as a result of budget cuts.

UPDATED 10:05 PM -- Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero easily won another four-year term as Lansing mayor, according to unofficial election results.

UPDATED 10:15 PM -- Political newcomer Tina Houghton unseated veteran Sandy Allen in the race to represent Ward 2 on the Lansing City Council.