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Bikram Yoga studio opens on Grand River Avenue
Get ready to stretch and sweat. East Lansing’s first Bikram Yoga studio officially opened its doors on Sunday in Brookfield Plaza.
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Local BMX event raises awareness of sport
The Capitol Area BMX Track at Gier Park reverberated with the exuberant cheer of kids and adults in their biking gear on the occasion of the State Qualifier Weekend.
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Grand River construction finished early
Every lane of Grand River Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Bogue Street opened Saturday, almost two months ahead of schedule, Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, Project Engineer Greg Losch said.
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Senate bill might change DNA sample rules
For individuals arrested on a felony offense, a recently introduced bill might change the rules when it comes to providing DNA samples. Michigan legislators are considering a Senate bill that would provide for an expansion of DNA samples to include those arrested for committing or attempting a felony offense, certain prisoners, convicted offenders and juvenile offenders.
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Grand River Avenue construction wrapping up this weekend
Every lane of Grand River Avenue will be open by Monday at the latest, almost two months ahead of schedule, Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, Project Engineer Greg Losch said.
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Local fire departments link together to provide mutual aid
Local fire chiefs have enacted three cooperative agreements among surrounding fire departments in an effort to improve response times, save money and decrease many residents’ property insurance rates. The fire departments include those in East Lansing, Lansing, Meridian Township and Delhi Township.
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What Up Dawg? considers opening new Lansing location
The specialty hot dog shop and bar, What Up Dawg?, 317 M.A.C. Ave., is in talks with a downtown Lansing bar complex to open a new location, a co-owner confirmed.
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E.L. Planning Commission to develop apartments
The East Lansing Planning Commission unanimously approved an application for the property at 1600 E. Grand River Ave. to convert the existing extended stay hotel to an apartment complex at the commission’s meeting Wednesday night.
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Music is...
For East Lansing resident Irene Blanchard, music is “an expression of a happy heart.”
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E.L. gas station robber sentenced
Flint, Mich., resident Chrystal Atkins, one of the two women charged with robbing the Admiral gas station, 1120 E. Grand River Ave., last summer was given her sentencing yesterday morning at the Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing. She faced charges for robbery and spraying the station clerk with Mace.
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Michigan residents one step closer to receiving Medicaid
More than 300,000 uninsured Michigan residents are one step closer to receiving health coverage under a Medicaid expansion offered through the hotly contested Affordable Care Act.
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Suspect apprehended in string of robberies, police continue search for three other suspects
A suspect connected with two unarmed robberies which took place June 12 has been apprehended by the East Lansing Police Department after leading officers on a chase into Lansing.
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E.L. City Council discuss future Park District plans at Tuesday meeting
A large audience filled City Hall’s Courtroom 2, 410 Abbot Road, Tuesday night as City Council began their work session with discussion on the future of the Park District.
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Budget increases could improve old sewer systems
Many cities across the state cope with sewer system overflows when heavy rains strike, sometimes getting so overloaded during extreme weather that raw sewage spills into local rivers and streams.
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Search for Capitol building Christmas tree has begun
The Christmas frenzy has hit Lansing already — the hunt for the Christmas tree that will grace the front lawn of the state Capitol building is on.
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E.L. City Council will meet to begin discussions on future plans
The next step involving the future of East Lansing’s Park District Planning Area, formerly known as the City Center II project, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday in courtroom No. 2 of City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, with discussions beginning of which developer will acquire the prized location.
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E.L. Police offer amnesty program as another chance to pay court fines
The East Lansing 54B District Court, 101 Linden St., is now offering an amnesty program for anyone who has been issued a bench warrant on or before May 21 for failure to pay court fines and fees. The program will go until July 12 at 4:30 p.m.
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Rising Michigan gas prices affect everyday transportation decisions
MSU students, faculty and local business owners have taken notice to Michigan’s skyrocketing gas prices, which have driven East Lansing residents to rethink their travel and transportation decisions. Recent reports have slated Michigan as one of the most expensive states when it comes to gasoline prices, averaging $4.22 per gallon in the state, according to AAA’s daily gas report. Economics professor Charles Ballard said prices are higher in Michigan than most other states because it is far away from a lot of the refining capacity in the U.S.
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Downtown building might have new owner
The old Barnes & Noble building, 333 E. Grand River Ave., has a new user, according to East Lansing Planning & Community Development Director Tim Dempsey.
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Grand River Ave. construction ahead of schedule
Grand River Avenue construction between Michigan Avenue and Bogue Street is a week ahead of schedule, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT. Traffic has been shifted to the newly paved eastbound side of the road.