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Police and emergency services prep for busy U-M game weekend

McKenna Ross

October 26, 2016

East Lansing and MSU are working together to promote public safety for this weekend’s rivalry home game against Michigan and Halloween festivities, through the Celebrations Committee. Annette Irwin, housing and university relations administrator for the city and co-chair of the committee, said the city and university are preparing for a busy weekend. “It’s the Michigan game and the last time Michigan played here it was a very, very busy night,” Irwin said.

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East Lansing community discusses police perception

Colton Wood

October 20, 2016

ELPD held a community forum Wednesday night at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center In light of national events, police shootings and community protests that have occurred across the country to present the priorities of ELPD and have an open panel discussion pertaining to the community’s perception of ELPD.

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Non-conforming housing ordinance updates get public hearing

McKenna Ross

October 19, 2016

Non-conforming housing ordinances are one step closer to changes as East Lansing City Council set public hearings for two of the four proposed ordinances.

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What to do if you're charged with an MIP in East Lansing

Colton Wood

October 19, 2016

MSU and the City of East Lansing are available to help relieve the stress of students facing a MIP-related charge by informing and helping them of the legal process while also offering various resources. 

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City Council hears report from Financial Health Review Team

McKenna Ross

October 19, 2016

The East Lansing City Council heard a progress report from its Financial Health Team, a committee of residents and experts examining the city’s finances, on Tuesday. After eight months of work, the team is nearly done with its research and gathering.

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MSU student allegedly damages multiple cars in drunken birthday joyride

Colton Wood

October 17, 2016

A MSU student is facing charges of fleeing and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in an incident that occurred Saturday night according to ELPD.

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MSU police arrest 22 over homecoming weekend

Colton Wood

October 17, 2016

MSUPD’s Clery Crime and Fire Log shows that 22 arrests were made on MSU's campus over the weekend.

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Meridian Mall to close on Thanksgiving Day

Colton Wood

October 17, 2016

Meridian Mall announced that they will not open their doors on Thanksgiving Day which brought joy to some who work there. 

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Clown craze might have gone too far

Colton Wood

October 16, 2016

Cities nationwide have been inundated with news over the past few weeks of people dressing up as clowns and causing terror within the community causing concern from real, professional clowns.

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Numerous road closings planned during homecoming parade Friday

Alexea Hankin

October 13, 2016

Grand River Ave, Abbot Road, and Farm Lane are the big-name roads planned to be closed for the MSU Homecoming Parade at 6 p.m.

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MSUPD releases stats on crime and safety for the past three years

Colton Wood

October 13, 2016

MSU police released it's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes crime and fire data for the previous three years while including an extensive amount of information related to safety and security.

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Area court to implement new, adult drug court

Colton Wood

October 13, 2016

East Lansing's 54B District Court will be soon implementing an adult drug court to aid non-violent offenders in Ingham County who are addicted to drugs. 

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E.L. taking steps to improve on-site recycling

McKenna Ross

October 13, 2016

For students living on campus, recycling is as easy as walking downstairs. Students living in apartment complexes take multiple steps to reach a sustainable goal.

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East Lansing to upgrade to citywide computerized parking

McKenna Ross

October 12, 2016

East Lansing City Council approved a resolution to finance a new project of city-wide computerized parking equipment on Tuesday.

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East Lansing decriminalizes marijuana under restrictions

McKenna Ross

October 12, 2016

East Lansing City Council passed an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana under specific restrictions on Tuesday.

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Student protesters march down Grand River, demand support from MSU officials

Riley Murdock

October 11, 2016

Student protesters marched through Grand River Ave and Farm Lane Tuesday evening, demanding that key officials at MSU announce their support for Black Lives Matter.

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MSU police record 52 crimes this past weekend

Colton Wood

October 11, 2016

42 arrests were made on MSU's campus last weekend while eight other cases are still active investigations. 

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The City Podcast: Student-voter turnout discussion

Josh Bender

October 11, 2016

The State News' City Editor Josh Bender sat down with MIRS' News Editor Kyle Melinn and ASMSU's Alex Noffsinger to discuss student-voter turnout and how it impacts government policy. 

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Indigenous people fight for a voice in shadow of Columbus Day

Rachel Fradette

October 10, 2016

The controversy surrounding Columbus Day has fueled discussion at MSU for a good part of its history, with groups protesting the day’s observance and questioning the historical figure’s worth to the United States.

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New mixed-use building will be built where former Taco Bell sat vacant

McKenna Ross

October 9, 2016

By August 2017, a new building will be shining on Grand River Avenue. The 565 Building, operated by Cron Management, LLC, started demolition and construction last week on a new mixed-use building project. The building will be on the same lot as the old Taco Bell building and will be five stories, director of planning, building and development Tim Dempsey said.