News For, By and About People
LANSING, MI — When Michelle Miles heard about 11-year-old Kahlil Hoard being seriously wounded when he was hit by a car on December 18, 2007, it struck a nerve, which was still raw from the death of own daughter, 13-year-old Jasmine Starr Miles. It seemed like yesterday that Jasmine had been tragically killed by an automobile on her way home from school on May 13, 2003.
From 2000-2006, 653 people have been hit while walking or bicycling in Lansing. The number averages to 120 people each year and 1 person every 3 days. 13 people have died.
LANSING, MI — As a continuation of our commitment to keep you updated on our “Most Interesting and Most Influential, we are featuring Calvin Jones, who was featured in our 2006 edition.
EAST LANSING, MI — A gathering of statewide community leaders to discuss diversity and inclusion had many participants concerned about the event’s apparent exclusion of certain groups.
Efren Paredes, Jr. has been imprisoned for 15 years for a crime he says he didn’t commit. A group of local citizens wants the court of public opinion to hear about the facts in this case.
From basketball superstar to emerging actor, Rick Fox keeps his eye on the prize and his ego in check to score big every time.
