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East Lansing Art Festival postponed until Aug. 7-8
The city of East Lansing have decided to postpone the 2021 East Lansing Art Festival until the weekend of Aug. 7-8.
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Health Officer Linda Vail has 'cautious optimism' as COVID-19 restrictions loosen
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services allowed for bars and restaurants to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, effective Feb. 1. East Lansing Public Schools are also slated to open by March 1.
MSU
11 MSU employees found in violation of OIE policy are still affiliated, LSJ reports
University administrators sent a preemptive response to MSU faculty, staff and students Friday, Jan. 15, outlining policy and procedure changes surrounding relationship violence and sexual misconduct three years after 204 women provided nine days of impact statements in Ingham and Eaton Counties in the wake of Larry Nassar's abuse.
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Whitmer calls for unity, announces job plan and statewide tour in State of the State Address
Whitmer said Michigan does not have the needed supply of COVID-19 vaccines yet, but once it does the state has a plan to vaccinate 50,000 people per day.
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Ty Garbin pleads guilty, 'will fully cooperate' in Whitmer kidnapping conspiracy case
Ty Garbin pleaded guilty Wednesday to plotting with several others to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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ICHD to begin vaccinating 65-69 year olds
The ICHD will begin offering appointments to seniors aged 65-69 on Friday, Jan. 29.
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3 finalists chosen for Chief of Police and Director of the MSUPD
MSU President Dr. Stanley announced three finalists for the next chief of police and director of the MSU Police Department.
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Michigan Republicans withholds funding for schools unless Gov. Whitmer gives up pandemic powers
The Michigan GOP announced their recovery plan on Wednesday, which is more than $2 billion less than Gov. Whitmer’s COVID Recovery Plan.
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Next fall, resident assistants will not be required to have lived on campus previously
A majority of the training will most likely be held virtually up until Resident Assistants (RA) are able to move onto campus in the summer. Furthermore, RA fall training is scheduled to occur Aug. 15-27 in person.
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About 200 Lansing city employees vaccinated, no set-back in vaccine availability
Sparrow Health System recently vaccinated 200 Lansing city employees including Mayor Andy Schor as a part of an invitation-only pilot program, but according to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail in a media briefing Tuesday, it has not created a set-back in COVID-19 vaccine availability.
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East Lansing Public School board votes to bring back in-person classes
Parents may choose for their kids to continue remote learning at East Lansing Public Schools.
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Lansing Police trying to identify suspect in larceny investigation
The Lansing Police Department is trying to identify a suspect in a larceny investigation.
MSU
Measuring the challenges and triumphs of Michigan State’s Prevention, Outreach and Education Department
Despite the pandemic, the Prevention, Outreach and Education department is still working hard to promote a safe campus culture free of relationship and sexual violence.
MICHIGAN
A timeline of Nassar's abuse, charges and Michigan State's response
After three years since Larry Nassar's sentencing, here's a timeline of everything from Nassar's years of abuse to investigations and trials to Michigan State's response.
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Michigan State announces 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health Care System
Michigan State announced a partnership with Henry Ford Health System in order to increase Michigan's status as a premier location for healthcare.
MICHIGAN
MDHHS Director Robert Gordon resigns, Whitmer won't say whether she asked him to
At a press conference Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not say whether she asked Robert Gordon to resign as director of the Michigan Depart of Health and Human Services even after she was asked multiple times.
MSU
'Hamilton' to return to the Wharton Center for 2021-2022 season
The full 2021-22 season will likely be announced in late spring, at which point tickets will become available by subscription, Wharton Center Marketing and Group Sales Manager Tara Peplowski said.
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New variant, same precautions
Increased compliance with mitigation strategies will decrease the spread of the new variant of COVID-19.
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Restaurants to open on Feb. 1, Whitmer provides COVID-19 update
Restaurants and bars will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity, up to 100 people. All tables must be six feet apart with no more than six people per table. They will also be required to close by 10 p.m.
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East Lansing City Council extends downtown mask mandate through end of February
This approval comes as Mayor Aaron Stephens said there were recent reports of large gatherings.