Capitol News

MSU study reveals factors aiding spread of staph bacteria

By Capitol News | Jul 25, 2024

It is an unpleasant fact that most people prefer to ignore: our mouths and noses are natural homes to infectious and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

MSU’s Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Clinic reduces patient wait times

By Capitol News | Jul 25, 2024

In May, the Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Clinic at the MSU Clinical Center marked its second year of service to Lansing-area residents. The clinic, part of MSU Health Care, provides educational opportunities for students in the Michigan State University College of Nursing, helps shorten patient wait times before seeing a healthcare provider, and sees more than 80 patients each day.

Paris Olympics will test new statistical models for determining top weightlifters

By Capitol News | Jul 24, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, present a challenge in identifying the best weightlifter due to variations in body weight and age among competitors. Marianne Huebner, director of Michigan State University’s Center for Statistical Training and Consulting and a professor at the College of Natural Science and the College of Education, is addressing this issue through her research and experience as an internationally competitive weightlifter.

MSU College tops list for grads serving areas with health professional shortages

By Capitol News | Jul 24, 2024

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has been ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for producing graduates who practice in areas experiencing a health professional shortage. This recognition highlights the college’s long-standing commitment to training doctors of osteopathic medicine (D.O.s), physician-scientists (D.O.-Ph.D.s), and physician assistants (PAs), with a focus on serving underserved communities.

French ambassador visits Michigan State University's Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

By Capitol News | Jul 23, 2024

Laurent Bili, the ambassador of France to the United States, visited the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) on July 22. His visit marked the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the International Research Laboratory on Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics (IRL NPA), a collaboration between MSU and France's National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).

Ingham County awards $17,240,209 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Capitol News | Jul 23, 2024

Ingham County's two universities paid $17,240,209 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Eaton County in week ending July 20

By Capitol News | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Eaton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Ingham County's basketball teams receive $23,088,882 in 2023

By Capitol News | Jul 22, 2024

Ingham County's two colleges spent $23,088,882 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 6.1% increase over the previous year.

1 company in a city within Ingham County received one inspection in Q2

By Capitol News | Jul 22, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Ingham County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

How many companies in cities in Eaton County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Capitol News | Jul 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Eaton County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ingham County in week ending July 20?

By Capitol News | Jul 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ingham County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Eaton County in week ending July 20?

By Capitol News | Jul 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Eaton County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Capitol News | Jul 21, 2024

Eaton County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Eaton County's basketball teams receive $715,397 in 2023

By Capitol News | Jul 21, 2024

Eaton County's basketball collegiate teams received $715,397 in funding for the 2023 season.

Capitol News area weekly mass times

By Capitol News | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Capitol News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Ingham County in week ending July 13

By Capitol News | Jul 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Eaton County in week ending July 13?

By Capitol News | Jul 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Eaton County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

By Capitol News | Jul 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

From Great Lakes Wire

In-state students at Michigan State University paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | 1 year ago

College costs for in-state students at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, were $15,988 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Michigan faces rising lake pollution due to failing septic systems

By Capitol News | Jul 18, 2024

Throughout Michigan, several lakeshores have temporarily closed due to E. coli contamination. Joan Rose, MSU Homer Nowlin Endowed Chair in Water Research and a leading expert, attributes some of this contamination to human waste from septic tanks.