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A competitive pair
East Lansing resident Devin Pascoe, 15, and Haslett resident Sam Parks, 14, are among the top five juvenile pair figure skaters in the United States, ranked fourth.
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GOP supports balanced federal budget Amendment
LANSING — MSU experts weighed in Thursday on Republican state lawmakers’ plan to add a balanced budget to the U.S.
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From wheel to ring
In the center of a dimly-lit hotel ballroom in West Lansing, a chain-link octagon loomed over rows of seated onlookers.
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I-96 shooter found guilty of nearly all charges
HOWELL, Mich. — Raulie Casteel began his Wednesday in the same blue blazer that he’d worn throughout the entire trial.
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I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel found guilty of nearly all charges in Livingston County
After about a day of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon and found I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel guilty of nearly all charges. The alumnus was found guilty of one count of terrorism, once count of assault with a dangerous weapon and five weapons-related charges. He could face life in prison.
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Larkin selected as next 54-B chief judge
54-B District Court Judge Andrea Larkin was appointed to serve as chief judge by the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Suspect arraigned for Jet's Pizza robbery
A suspect in a November 2013 armed robbery against two MSU students working at Jet’s Pizza in Lansing Township was arraigned on eight felony charges this week.
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ROTC cadets prepare attire for 107th annual ball
The cadets came in groups, lining up one by one, ready for the ultimate critique.
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MSU is open for classes on Tuesday
MSU is open for classes and normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 28. Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions.
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Police pay out $2K of $20K reward for information on December 'civil disturbance'
East Lansing police have only awarded $2,000 in reward money so far to informants with information regarding December’s “civil disturbance” in Cedar Village, officials said Monday. It’s a comparatively small amount of the $20,000 allocated to rewarding those who came forward and assisted police with identifying key players in the chaos following the MSU football team’s win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship game.
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Alleged I-96 shooter testifies in his own trial
The trial of accused I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel resumed Monday morning on Livingston County Circuit Court in Howell, Mich.
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Curtis Hertel Jr. sees little opposition in local Senate election
The office of East Lansing’s state senator is up for grabs this November as Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing, is term-limited and unable to run again. Curtis Hertel Jr., a Democrat serving as Ingham County Register of Deeds, currently is the only candidate in the running to succeed Whitmer.
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13 bills introduced for harsher penalties for sex trafficking
Lansing – The Capitol was buzzing on Thursday afternoon as members of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced 13 bills sponsored by 17 state representatives that would call for harsher penalties for individuals and groups involved in sex trafficking.
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Weekend weather could cause danger
The continuous snowfall and sub-zero temperatures in East Lansing have been posing a threat to student drivers on and across campus since the start of the semester.
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Living City - Stepping up to save lives
For Boxer/Pitbull mix Daley, donating blood isn’t a ruff time. In fact, it often ends with treats.
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More witnesses testify in alleged I-96 shooter trial
Three new witnesses testified in the trial of the alleged I-96 shooter on Thursday at the Livingston County Circuit Court in Howell, Mich. MSU alumnus Raulie Casteel, 44, has been accused of the shooting spree that occurred in October of 2012ka on I-96ka. On Oct.
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Snyder wants $350 million for Detroit
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders announced a proposal to allocate up to $350 million throughout 20 years to Detroit’s unfunded pension obligations. Flanked by House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, and Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, Snyder said Wednesday the proposal was a settlement, not a bailout. “This is not a bailout of dollars for Detroit’s debt, this is not a bailout of banks and other creditors,” Snyder said.
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Investigators testify during alleged I-96 shooter trial
HOWELL, Mich. – During FBI Special Agent Anthony Hartman’s interview with Raulie Casteel, Hartman said the alumnus openly spoke about the .45-caliber revolver and 9mm pistol he had in his home. When he went upstairs to retrieve them that day, Hartman said he remained cautious. “I followed (Casteel),” he said.
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Meridian Township reassessing its deer population
The deer hunting season has come and gone in Michigan, nut local officials still are looking for ways to manage the deer population.
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Local barbershop increases clientele, competition
Doug Mrdeza and his partners started out with a small barbershop, relying on word-of-mouth to gain clientele.