East Lansing Prepares for Homecoming Parade With Road Closures

Several road closures are scheduled in East Lansing today to accommodate Michigan State University’s Homecoming Parade. Portions of Abbott Road, Centerlawn, Northlawn, Evergreen, Forest, Fern and Burcham will be closed from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, stretches of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue will be shut down from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

The parade is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Abbott Road and Burcham Drive and will conclude on Farm Lane.

Three Charged in East Lansing Medicaid Fraud Case

Three individuals have been arraigned in 54B District Court in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office announced charges against 51-year-old Bernice Pate of Inkster, 55-year-old Wanda Spivey of Taylor and 34-year-old Ashley Mendoza of Detroit. Authorities say the group is accused of exploiting an app-based transportation service designed for Medicaid recipients.

ICE Operations Reported in Meridian Township

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted operations Thursday in Meridian Township, according to local officials. Details regarding the exact location of the activity or whether any arrests were made have not been released.

Michigan Sees Record AP Exam Participation and Success

The Michigan Department of Education reports record-setting participation and performance in Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2025. A total of 65,906 public school students took one or more AP tests—an increase of 4.5 percent from the previous year. The number of students passing AP exams also saw a significant rise, jumping 11.2 percent to set a new state record.

Chevy Bolt Returns as EV Incentive Policies Shift

General Motors has announced the return of the Chevy Bolt, three years after halting production. The 2027 Bolt LT will debut with a suggested retail price of just under $30,000.

The announcement comes as automakers adjust to the expiration of a federal EV tax subsidy at the end of September. Following GM’s lead earlier this week, Ford is reversing a program that allowed dealers to extend a $7,500 tax credit on EV leases. Other automakers are offering cash incentives to remain competitive in the electric vehicle market.