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MICHIGAN

LCC evacuated after false alarm gunman spotted

Lansing Community College had a brief evacuation Monday morning after they received a call which someone saw what looked to be a gun being brought into the college presidents house carrying what looked like a backpack with a gun sticking out of the top.

FEATURES

Looking the part

This past weekend was a time for Elsa and Anna from "Frozen" to enjoy a meal with Sherlock Holmes. It was an opportunity for Pokémon trainers from across the country to compete in battles, and for Deadpool to draw in crowds for a hip-hop dance party.

MICHIGAN

Red Cedar River drainage dispute prompts lawsuit against Lansing

The owner of a Lansing-area shopping center is taking the city of Lansing to court over allegations that city officials are using a proposed drainage project to underwrite construction costs on a private development on the Red Cedar Golf Course property.Brought against the city by Lansing Retail Center LLC, which owns Frandor Shopping Center, the lawsuit claims a proposed drainage project will make the Red Cedar Golf Course viable for construction using taxpayer dollars from a proposed special drainage assessment.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball completes sweep of Siena, adds to streak

By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnMSU baseball used 12 hits and another stellar outing from its pitching staff to complete the three-game series sweep of Siena on Sunday afternoon, winning 5-1 at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.The game was a one-run game until junior right fielder Jimmy Pickens brought in three runs on a first-pitch double in the bottom of the seventh to seal the win for MSU.