East Lansing, MI

By next summer East Lansing plans to offer benefits including health insurance to same-sex partners of city employees . Nathan Triplett is a City Councilman who pushed for the change.

It appears that a stabbing incident that occurred outside Rick’s, 224 Abbot Road, will not involve any charges being filed.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Drive will be held tonight, Nov. 12 th from 7-10PM at Buffalo Wild Wings.  A $10 donation will help purchase a turkey for a needy family.  With your donation, you will receive a $5 BWW Gift Certificate and a T-shirt. Must be 21 to participate.

Michigan State University has partnered with Zipcar to launch a pilot car-sharing program for the MSU area.  The partnership aims to promote car pooling, commuting and increased use of mass transit.

The program will put six cars on campus and will officially launch in January.

Swirlberry, formerly at 228 Abbot Road, appears empty and a giant “FOR LEASE” sign is posted in the window.  A search of both the corporate and local Swirlberry websites did not share any details of its closing.

East Lansing District Court Judge David Jordon says Chris L. Rucker plead guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving and is scheduled be released from Ingham County Jail on Thursday after serving eight days.