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Meteorologists dub blackout-causing storm ‘tornado’
The storm that hit the Lansing area Sunday was declared a tornado, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids.
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Fire causes lane closure on Saginaw Highway
Authorities shut down a westbound lane of Saginaw Highway near Coolidge Road as a result of a utility pole that caught on fire.
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Residents adjusting to effects of severe storms
While some East Lansing residents were worried about spoiling food in their refrigerators, or figuring out how to survive without air conditioning, Emanuel Hackel was worried about getting enough oxygen.
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Council expected to approve city, police union agreement
East Lansing residents could benefit from continued quality public services due to a tentative agreement the city and one of its labor unions reached peacefully.
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MDOT safety effort adds rumble strips to roads
Bob Felt thinks of the rumbling sound soon to be heard from more of Michigan’s state owned two- and four-lane highways as the sound of another life being saved.
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Clinton backers unsure whom to support
Bethany Lumbert said she’s still upset about Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., conceding the presidential race and endorsing presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Saturday.
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Storms cause additional damage, outages, sixth death
Sunday night’s continued thunderstorms throughout Michigan were responsible for another death and more power outages as of early Monday morning.
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Political polls exclude many young voters without landlines
Because many college-aged students primarily use cell phones, they may be underrepresented in political polls this election season, according to Paul Abramson, an MSU political science professor.
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Power outages making storms an inconvenience
When Chris Bryner saw the dark clouds rolling into East Lansing on Sunday, the first thing he thought about was climbing onto the roof of CVS Pharmacy, 240 M.A.C. Ave., where he would have a front row seat to watch the storm.
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Weather woes
Lansing declared a state of emergency Sunday as a result of damage from the weekend’s storms which could leave thousands of residents in the dark as late as Tuesday or Wednesday, local energy providers said. Severe thunderstorms as early as Friday night cut power and caused damage in Lansing area homes.
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Pending bills may change Mich. teen driving laws
No cell phone allowed while driving. Only one other person can be in the car. While these may sound like strict driving rules bestowed on a teenage driver from their parents, two pending Michigan driving bills could turn these suggestions into law.
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Thrift stores ease financial restraint
Whether it’s the glittering disco balls at the door or the satisfaction of sifting through pounds of clothes to snatch the perfect top, thrift and resale stores across East Lansing are grabbing community members’ attention.
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Fiscal year 2009 budget passed
The U.S. Senate passed the final fiscal year 2009 budget resolution Thursday.
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E.L. splash park dedication event to take place Saturday at noon
The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center’s new splash park, featuring 12 interactive play features, will be formally introduced to the community at its dedication ceremony Saturday.
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What's next for Obama?
History was made Tuesday after Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. obtained the required 2,118 delegates to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee following the two remaining primaries in South Dakota and Montana.
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Authorities, motorcyclists disagree on helmet law
Opinions are still divided regarding the plan to modify Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law. The plan, which will allow motorcyclists to purchase a special permit to ride helmet-free, is supported by the American Bikers Aiming Toward Education of Michigan.
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Few tornadoes this year, officials take safety steps
Tornadoes have accounted for 112 deaths across the United States so far this year. There have been 350 tornadoes between the beginning of the calendar year and the end of March recorded by the National Weather Service.
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Initiative hopes to quell aquatic pests
The state Department of Environmental Quality wants people to stop aquatic hitchhikers by practicing cleaner boating.
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Council delays vote on City Center II
When the East Lansing City Council’s Tuesday meeting approached 1 a.m., the council decided to defer its decision on the site plan, special use permit and zoning plans for City Center II until its June 17 meeting.
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Restaurant saves with biodiesel use
A local restaurant owner and his employee are cooking more than food these days — they’re also mixing up fuel.