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Costco seeks approval to come to East Lansing
A large retailer is seeking approval of their site plan at next week’s East Lansing City Council meeting.
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Blaze Pizza coming to East Lansing
A new fast casual pizza restaurant has been leased downtown in the old The State News office on 437 E. Grand River Avenue.
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Stress levels climb after 2016 presidential election
There has been a variety of reactions to Donald Trump being elected president.
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Bill submitted to Michigan Senate to redesign state flag
Sen. Steve Bieda (D-Macomb County) is sponsoring a bill to create a contest to design a new flag for the state of Michigan.
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Nassar charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct, bond set at $1,000,000
Ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has been charged with three cases of first-degree sexual conduct with a person under 13, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday.
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24 arrests made by MSU police during Ohio State weekend
MSU police made 24 arrests over the weekend according to their Clery Crime and Fire Log.
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On-campus voter turnout up, registration down from 2012
After a deeply divisive presidential election cycle, the country has a new president-elect, Donald Trump.
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East Lansing recognized with bike-friendly award
The City of East Lansing was recognized as a Bike Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists.
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Lt. Scott Wriggelsworth reflects on his win and following his father
Last week Scott Wriggelsworth watched with his father, Gene Wriggelsworth, as election results announced he would succeed his father as Ingham County Sheriff. Wriggelsworth, a lieutenant with the East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, announced his candidacy in January 2015 when his father declined to run for another term.
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Students voice confusion about local, state marijuana laws
On May 5, 2015, the City of East Lansing approved a Marijuana Decriminalization Charter Amendment that decriminalized the use of marijuana. Last month, the East Lansing City Council also passed an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana. Despite the new ordinance set forth, some MSU students do not fully comprehend what was approved.
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Bills allowing self-driving cars is heading for Gov. Snyder's desk
A package of bills legalizing and regulating autonomous cars is waiting for Gov. Rick Snyder's signature.
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Police talk driving safety ahead of holiday travel
As Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, most MSU students are preparing to head home to celebrate the holiday with their families and friends.
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City Council passes ordinances allowing alterations to rental properties
East Lansing City Council unanimously adopted Ordinances 1380 and 1382 on nonconforming use properties Wednesday night.
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Nation, campus move forward past Trump's election to the presidency
After months of intense campaigning, America finally has its answer. Republican Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States.
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Live blog: Election 2016 results
East Lansing polls closed at 8 p.m. Stay with The State News for Election 2016 results.
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MSU Board of Trustees race results in
As of 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, 83 of 83 counties were reported for the statewide MSU Board of Trustees race, according to Michigan Secretary of State. Democratic candidate Dianne Byrum and Republican candidate Dan Kelly won the election. Byrum received 23.94 percent of the vote and Kelly received 24.13 percent of the vote.
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Trump will become the 45th president of the U.S.
Republican Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United State of America.
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2016 presidential election not over yet
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign chief John Podesta announced that Clinton will not speak about the 2016 presidential election as of early Wednesday morning.
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Scott Wriggelsworth wins Ingham County Sheriff's race
As of 1:13 a.m., Democratic candidate Scott Wriggelsworth has 57.70 percent of the vote in the Ingham County Sheriff race. The State News predicts Wriggelsworth will win this election over opponent Republican Eric Trojanowicz.
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Incumbent Sam Singh wins third consecutive 69th District race
Incumbent Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) won the 69th District State House of Representatives. The district encompasses East Lansing, Haslett, Okemos, Williamstown Township and Locke Township in Ingham County. Singh took a comfortable lead in the race.