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Site plan passes for new 10-story apartment building at Bogue, Grand River
A 10-story, mixed-use apartment building is coming to the corner of Bogue Street and E. Grand River Avenue.
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Budget cuts, medical marijuana spotlight City Council meeting
Possible budget cuts was the biggest talking point at the East Lansing discussion-only City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
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Heavy snow expected to hit Ingham County Wednesday
Contrary to Game of Thrones, winter's already here, and students heading home for the holidays will be affected in droves. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Ingham County area throughout the day Wednesday.
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Richard Spencer attorney gives U-M ultimatum, threatens lawsuit
A representative for white nationalist Richard Spencer gave the University of Michigan an ultimatum Thursday: If U-M does not schedule Spencer to speak on campus by Jan. 15, he will sue the university in federal court.
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City Council will not receive a raise for next two years
The mayor and city council members will not see a salary increase during the next two years, following a meeting of the Officer Compensation Commission.
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East Lansing passes medical marijuana provisions
Medical marijuana is coming to the City of East Lansing.
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McLaren Health Care to build new hospital next to MSU
McLaren Health Care announced on Monday that it will be combining two of their current hospitals in the Lansing area into one that will be built adjacent to MSU.
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Medical marijuana to be discussed by city council, residents can comment
People who want to give their opinions on medical marijuana in the City of East Lansing can speak at a public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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How Big Ten universities handled fraternity discipline
Four Big Ten universities have limited Greek Life activities on their campuses, with some completely suspending fraternities.
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Ingham prosecutor joins group challenging Trump immigration policy
Ingham County prosecutor Carol Siemon joined a bipartisan effort to challenge a Trump administration policy forcing local police to take part in federal immigration enforcement.
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East Lansing's Winter Glow festival to take place this weekend
East Lansing's own version of Black Friday is this weekend.
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Lotsa Pizza closes for 2 years due to Center City construction
Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza is closed during the construction of the Center City District project, according to the restaurant's marketing department.
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Judge drops four of nine claims in Country Mill's lawsuit vs. East Lansing
After East Lansing requested a dismissal of the case, the owner of Country Mill Farms' lawsuit against the city will continue with four fewer claims than it began with since it was filed in May.
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How Center City will impact the city's financial situation
With East Lansing still in debt —enough debt to potentially result in cuts to city services — how will this new project impact the city’s finances?
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Lansing area saw largest-ever Airbnb surge during MSU Homecoming weekend
During the Homecoming game vs. Indiana on Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, East Lansing and Lansing saw its largest surge of travelers in the history of Airbnb's platform, according to a press release.
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Car, moped crash leaves one injured at corner of Bogue, Auditorium
A moped and car crash shut down southbound Bogue Street and Auditorium Road for about half an hour Tuesday afternoon.
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New Michigan gun legislation likely won't affect MSU
Though this will apply to most public universities in the state, MSU, U-M and Wayne State University would still have the constitutional power to regulate guns on campus if the legislation passes.
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City launches new website for construction updates
In order to keep residents in the loop with construction in downtown East Lansing, the city launched a new website.
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Meadows re-elected as mayor, Altmann elected as mayor pro tem
“I’m looking forward to it,” Mayor Pro Tem ErikAltmann said. "It’s going to interesting to run the meetings. We’ll see how that goes. … I hope (Meadows) sticks around and it’s never an issue. But if it is, I’ll be ready.”
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Beier, Stephens sworn into East Lansing City Council
Ruth Beier and Aaron Stephens were sworn in as East Lansing City Council members are a special meeting Monday night.