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Man accused of killing MSU student in Howell scheduled for trial

HOWELL —  The man accused of killing Michigan State University student Oghenevwede (Wede) Okagbare in Howell is scheduled for trial this summer. Reese Hammie, 23, was arraigned on charges of first-degree home invasion and domestic violence on Aug. 11, 2023, the same day Okagbare was killed. The home invasion and domestic violence charges were for […]

Reno’s East, longtime MSU sports hangout, closing; sold to One North

EAST LANSING — The owners of One North Kitchen & Bar are buying Reno’s East, a longtime sports bar in East Lansing where Michigan State University basketball and football coaches have long recorded regular radio shows. Reno’s East will close permanently at 3 p.m. Friday, owner Jessie Stipcak said. Reno’s North, a second location, will […]

MSU survivor speaks out on splash pad shooting

One of the survivors of the mass shooting at Michigan State University is speaking out after another mass shooting in Michigan over the weekend. Nine people were injured – at least two critically – after police say a suspect unloaded 28 bullets at a splash pad in Rochester Hills on Saturday. Witnessess say he stopped […]

MSU investigation into trustee misconduct, bullying passes $2 million

EAST LANSING — The investigation into whether Michigan State University trustees bullied each other and broke codes of ethics and conduct has surpassed the $2 million mark. That’s in addition to the approximately $325,000 the university has paid so far to cover the legal fees of trustees during and after the investigation. This investigation by […]

MSU Denver holds commencement ceremony as protests continue on campus

DENVER (KDVR) — Metropolitan State University of Denver held its commencement ceremonies on Friday at the Denver Coliseum, a move spurred by protesters who remain on campus in support of Palestine. The event on Friday celebrated 2,100 graduates of MSU Denver. No protesters made their way to the graduation, unlike at other colleges across the […]

Povolo quintuplets will graduate from MSU on Monday, making their mom proud

Four years ago Montclair State University surprised Silvia and Paolo Povolo by offering their quintuplets, Victoria, Vico, Ashley, Michael and Marcus, a free four-year college education. On Monday, the Totowa siblings will make history as the first quintuplets to graduate simultaneously when they attend the university’s graduation exercises to receive their degrees one after the other. […]

MSU hikes prices for dorms, dining for freshmen for second straight year

EAST LANSING — The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to increase the amount first-year students pay for housing and dining by nearly 7%. It’s the second straight year of a nearly 7% rise in costs. First-year undergraduates will now pay 6.89% more to live on campus next fall. Costs for students […]

Gaming interest earns MSU student a scholarship

Blair Thacker found a home with MSU Texas Esports and Gaming after she transferred from Vernon College. Thanks to a Wichita Falls area sponsor, she also gained a scholarship after coming to Midwestern State University. Thacker is like many students in that writing essays aren’t her favorite pastime. But she wrote an excellent essay back […]

Whitmer to decide future of MSU trustees Rema Vassar, Dennis Denno

EAST LANSING — The future of two Michigan State University trustees now rests with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Trustees voted 6-2 to censure and refer misconduct allegations against former Chair Rema Vassar and Trustee Dennis Denno under a Michigan law that allows the governor to remove elected officials. Vassar and Denno were the no votes. Trustees […]

MSU trustees to hold special late-night meeting to discuss misconduct findings

EAST LANSING — Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees will meet Sunday night to discuss an investigation that recommended trustees refer Chair Rema Vassar and Trustee Dennis Denno to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for possible removal for misconduct. MSU late Saturday announced the special meeting, which is scheduled for 10 p.m. over Zoom on the night […]