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334 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Michigan
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan has jumped to 334.
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Whitmer addresses first Michigan COVID-19 death, concerned about test kit supply
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the public March 18 following the first death from COVID-19 complications in Michigan.
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First COVID-19 death in Michigan
The first death in Michigan due to COVID-19 complications has occurred.
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Greater East Lansing residents extend support in form following COVID-19
East Lansing Board of Education President Erin Graham created a form to connect residents in need with those sharing resources amid COVID-19 concerns.
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54-A and 54B District Courts close to the public due to COVID-19 concerns
54-A District Court will be closed to the public until April 3 amid COVID-19 concerns, according to a press release from court officials. 54B District court will also be closed to the public until April 5 in accordance with the East Lansing local state of emergency.
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Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed due to COVID-19
Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed to the public as of Saturday, March 14 following the spread of COVID-19.
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Whitmer signs executive orders for unemployment benefits, anti-price gouging
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders about consumer protection and unemployment benefits.
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Whitmer orders bars and restaurants to close temporarily due to COVID-19
The temporary closure starts at 3 p.m. today.
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Michigan Flyer-AirRide suspends bus services to Detroit Metro Airport
Michigan Flyer-AirRide, Indian Trails’ airport shuttle service, announced Friday they will be suspending all daily runs between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport March 16 through April 16.
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Ingham County orders establishments to reduce capacity by 50%
Ingham County to enforce an executive order limiting public gatherings by reducing establishment capacity by 50%.
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State health department announces COVID-19 phone hotline
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, launched a statewide hotline to answer health-related questions regarding COVID-19.
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Whitmer prohibits assembly exceeding 250 people until early April due to COVID-19
Public gatherings with more than 250 people are banned until April 5 at 5:00 p.m.
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East Lansing bars packed following in-person class cancellation
“I think when people are bored they need something to do.”
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2020 Michigan primary turnout matched 2018 on MSU's campus
How did voter turnout fair on MSU's campus? Election officials, city clerk weigh in.
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Biden wins primary, students react with support for Sanders
MSU students talk about their preferred Democratic candidate and why they voted for them, along with some reactions on the outcome of the primaries.
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Whitmer holds coronavirus news conference, encourages good hygiene and preparedness
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed Coronavirus concerns in news conference; encourages good hygiene and preparedness.
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ELPD sends internal investigation of alleged excessive force to state police
The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, has sent a pending internal investigation of alleged excessive force to the Michigan State Police for review and a potential criminal investigation, according to a press release Wednesday.
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Two COVID-19 cases confirmed in Michigan, Whitmer declares state of emergency
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a state of emergency Tuesday night following two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan.
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The results are in: How Ingham County voted on presidential primary, local proposals
Follow along with our live updates of results for the presidential primary and ballot proposals.
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Barrio Tacos, an Ohio-based restaurant, opens its doors in downtown East Lansing
Ohio-based restaurant Barrio Tacos celebrated its inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 9.