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The family of Brendan Santo asks for help in the search
The volunteer search will begin on Saturday, Nov. 6, between 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the MSU Union and go until dusk.
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Poll workers share importance of city, local elections
Those who worked East Lansing's November city council election explain why it is so important to give back to the community through voting.
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Search efforts for Brendan Santo ramp up, including search in Red Cedar River
"The Red Cedar River is of particular interest just due to the close proximity (to) where Brendan was last seen,” MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said. “That particular search effort is requiring additional resources from MSP’s Marine Services Divison.”
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ELPD releases names of Halloween weekend shooting victims
"We do not have the exact circumstances of how the two were shot," ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said. "We do not have anybody in custody and we are not currently looking for any suspects."
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Hospital caregivers protest outside Sparrow Hospital demanding better conditions
Hospital administration proposed a new contract for the caregivers late last Friday, the last day of contract negotiations between them and the union. Many of the picketing workers cited high turnover rates, exhaustion from long hours and low pay.
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State House Democrats introduce new voting rights legislation
The seven bills are proposed in response to mainly Republican-backed election reform bills that many Democrats say could be harmful to the democratic process.
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2021 election: East Lansing City Council victors revealed
Dana Watson, George Brookover and Ron Bacon have been elected to the East Lansing City Council.
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MSP Marine Services assists MSUPD in search for Brendan Santo
Michigan State Police's Marine Services has joined the search for missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo. MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said there have been no indications of foul play regarding his disappearance.
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MSU asks for help identifying students engaged in criminal behavior following football victory
To report suspected criminal behavior, share photos/videos or report dangerous off-campus behavior by MSU students, contact ELPD Sgt. Adam Park at 517-319-6834 or the MSU Dean of Students office by phone at 517-884-0789 or by email at doso@msu.edu.
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East Lansing Pumpkin Walk returns post-COVID-19
“After the last couple years where, you know, people have been down and inside, it kind of just felt good to be outside and see the community vibrant, and just having fun, and just having a good time in their costumes,” magician Cameron Zvara said. “Just interacting together, it just felt good to feel like a community again.”
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20 citations issued and 5 arrests made after MSU victory over Michigan
On Oct. 30, the East Lansing Police Department had a total of 349 calls for service. There were 20 citations issued and five arrests made.
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ELPD responds to two shootings in East Lansing
Two separate shooting incidents occurred in East Lansing over Halloween weekend.
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First responders search by foot, drones, boats looking for student missing from MSU campus
If you have any information on Santo’s whereabouts, please contact Sgt. Terrill at MSUPD at 517-388-6291.
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18-year-old reported missing since Friday
Brendan Santo was last seen on Oct. 29, leaving Yakeley Hall at MSU.
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In preparation for rivalry weekend and Halloween, EL urges civility and safety
Michigan State and East Lansing officials have issued guidelines for traffic, parking and safety ahead of the rivalry weekend and Halloween.
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Family-friendly ‘Safe Halloween’ hosted by MSU Greek Life returns in-person
The family friendly "Safe Halloween" event hosted by MSU fraternity and sorority life returned to East Lansing this fall.
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Judge dismisses Title IX lawsuit against MSU
An MSU football player had alleged the university violated his rights by leaving him on indefinite suspension during an ongoing investigation of a sexual assault complaint involving him.
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East Lansing residents talk about flooding issues at Lisa Babcock's town hall
City council member Lisa Babcock held the event because she was receiving a lot of questions from residents about plumbing and what the city was going to do about flooding in the future.
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Ingham County Health Department issues update on COVID-19
Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said she believes MSU will be resilient against COVID-19 after the return of students from fall break.
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Affordability, democracy and community: Co-op residents share their housing experience
Students share their experiences living in cooperative housing.