17th century book found in MSU donation bin
The people who help run the Michigan State University Surplus Store come across thousands of donated books each month but nothing like one donated last year.
Local baker wins over stars of ‘Shark Tank’
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — An opportunity in Las Vegas opened up new possibilities for the owner of a Downtown Lansing business who closed her doors to the public this summer. Sweet Encounters Bakery is known for its gluten-free cupcakes in a jar, and last month, it gobbled up the competition by winning over some sharks...
Howell American Legion Auxiliary honors 101-year-old Rosie the Riveter
Maryellen Robbins of Fowlerville, who welded bomber parts as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II, was honored Friday by members of the the Howell American Legion Auxiliary Unit 141, joined by the Howell American Legion Post 141, Robbins’ family, and members of the public. During WWII, Robbins,...
LSU’s 2025 homecoming king and queen chosen at halftime of South Carolina game
As LSU and South Carolina made their way to the locker rooms, the Homecoming Court took the field on Saturday night. T’Senre Gray and Kalayna Walker were announced as the 2025 king and queen during a halftime ceremony that capped LSU’s Homecoming Week. This year’s theme was “Golden Days and Purple Nights.”
The First Big Boy Restaurant in Michigan: 1952
Ever wonder where Michigan's first Big Boy restaurant was? You're about to find out. Have a look...
Spartans hope to turn ‘flashes’ into stout, full-game defensive effort
EAST LANSING — For about three quarters of Michigan State’s game at Nebraska, its defense looked stout. “Unbreakable,” even, as tight end Jack Velling described it. But when it broke, it broke badly. In the final quarter, the Spartans allowed 17 fourth-quarter points in a 38-27 loss. Three explosive plays put...
Home Builders Association of Greater Lansing – 10/10/25
LANSING, Mich. — Cindy Kosloski, CEO of the 16. Home Builders Association of Greater Lansing, and Erik Larsen, Executive Director of Impression 5 Science Center discuss how Design & Build Day gives kids a chance to learn about the trades in an hands on environment. Each station will offer a different project using...
AI guidelines leave room for interpretation
Professors' approaches to artificial intelligence in the classroom are starkly differing this semester at Michigan State University, as the institution's recently released guidelines on the technology have left ample room for discretion, faculty members say. While none of the professors The State News interviewed...
Jonathan Smith gives indefensible “panic button” quote after 25-point UCLA loss
Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith said that he’s “not pressing a huge panic button” despite losing at home by 25 points to a 1-4 team.
New bendable concrete unveiled at MSU
Engineers, students, and city leaders gathered in East Lansing Saturday to showcase the initial steps of a new "self-healing and heating bendable concrete."
