Mike Ellis

1 week ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Mike Ellis

The former Hack's Key Shop building in downtown Lansing has been demolished. The site will be incorporated into the New Vision skyscraper project, including a parking structure and a connecting bridge. Installation of caissons for the skyscraper is expected to begin within a month. LANSING — The former Hack's Key Shop building in downtown is no more.

2 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Mike Ellis

Three decommissioned Spartan Stadium scoreboard helmets are up for auction through the Michigan State University Surplus Store. The helmets range in size from 22 feet wide by 25 feet tall to 26 feet wide by 29 feet tall. Bidding starts at $500 and increases in $50 increments, with the auction currently scheduled to end May 9. EAST LANSING — Want to make sure everyone knows you're a Michigan State University fan with a Spartan logo that could cover the front of a single-family home?

3 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Mike Ellis

Construction has begun on Lansing's new three-story, 65,000-square-foot city hall. The $40 million project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The new city hall will feature a first-floor service center and council chambers. LANSING — Lansing's new city hall took its first concrete steps as officials broke ground April 23 on the 65,000-square-foot, three-story building.

3 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Mike Ellis

Lansing's mayoral race includes five candidates, while 15 individuals are vying for eight City Council seats. Ten candidates are competing for two at-large council seats, with a primary election in August narrowing the field to four. No incumbents are running for re-election to their current seats, but two current council members are seeking different positions.

3 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Mike Ellis

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor faces four challengers in his bid for a third term. City Council member Jeffrey Brown is among the challengers after deciding not to seek reelection to his council seat. An August primary will narrow the field of mayoral candidates to two. LANSING — Election season 2025 begins now, at least in the city of Lansing, where four people have stepped forward to challenge Mayor Andy Schor.