MICHIGAN
Whitmer signs executive order requiring masks in indoor, public spaces
Willful violation of the order is a misdemeanor.
MSU
MSU researchers find COVID growing more infectious, Michigan at high-risk
Wei said his team developed and utilized a novel machine learning model that applied artificial intelligence and mathematics to observe the respiratory infection and its transmission, as well as potential necessities for drug treatments and a vaccine, over a number of months.
SPORTS
Big Ten announces conference-only season for fall sports
The announcement comes one day after the Ivy League announced their cancellation of all fall sports competition.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer announces required health care worker implicit bias training
The order comes after Whitmer recommended implicit bias training for law enforcement officers last month.
MSU
MSU diversity adviser Paulette Granberry Russell rescinds acceptance from California Polytechnic
After announcing that she was leaving MSU to serve as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at California Polytechnic University, Paulette Granberry Russel rescinded her acceptance.
MICHIGAN
Case involving ELPD officer's use of force assigned to special prosecutor
The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office attributed the decision to ask for a special prosecutor to providing "an extra layer of credibility and public confidence" in a previous release.
NEWS
ELPD looking to locate crime scene of local shooting
The man said the incident occurred on the 1200 block of East Grand River Avenue. ELPD did not receive any 911 calls from the area.
MICHIGAN
George Floyd mural vandalized on Lansing's ARTpath, over $2,700 raised to restore it
When the mural was found on Tuesday, it was defaced with white spray paint.
MSU
MSU holds webinar for admitted students, discusses return to campus, student life
In a webinar hosted on Tuesday night for incoming students and their parents, President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. addressed concerns about what fall move in and beginning of the year activities will look like.
MSU
President Stanley addresses faculty and staff COVID-19 concerns with reopening plans
As decisions are made, Beauchamp said the task force will continue monitoring COVID-19 case trends locally and statewide, the availability of personal protection equipment, the ability to test and protect individuals, as well as communication with local health care systems to ensure the ability to take care of faculty, staff and students, among other factors.
MICHIGAN
EL City Council grants mayor power to limit public gatherings, discusses COVID-19 response
East Lansing City Council passed Ordinance 1488 on Tuesday granting the mayor the power to limit public gatherings in the event of a state of emergency. Among discussions, council invited community members from local restaurants, the health department, MSU and city staff to discuss how to keep businesses running and health a priority as students return to campus in the midst of a pandemic.
NEWS
International Students Association holds emergency meeting discussing new student visa regulations
The International Students Association met with the director of the Office for International Students and Scholars during an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the new federal law requiring international students to leave the United States if they don't have any in-person classes.
BASKETBALL
2021 five-star shooting guard Max Christie verbally commits to Michigan State
Max Christie joins Emoni Bates as the latest five-star recruit to join the Spartans in the last week.
MSU
New ICE regulations require international students to leave US if all classes are online
International students with all online classes are at risk of being unable to stay in the U.S. under the new regulations released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
MSU
Students share feelings on Gov. Whitmer's stay home order then vs. now
While some students fully support Whitmer and her executive orders, others understand why the public has become frustrated.
MICHIGAN
New COVID-19 outbreak at local veterinary clinic, update on local bar outbreak
Contact tracing is still ongoing and the department suspects they will find additional cases.
PHOTO VIDEO
State News Sports Roundtable: Sports battling social issues
Discussion of the sports world becoming a voice for change as the Black Lives Matter movement continues into the month of July.
MSU
MSU to allow students with all online classes to stay home for fall semester
Students whose classes are entirely online can still live on campus if they choose.
MICHIGAN
ELPD made 98% fewer stops during COVID-19 shutdown
The East Lansing City Council previously requested that ELPD gather monthly race data on officer-initiated contacts.
MICHIGAN
Lansing implements new traffic stop guidelines in direct response to community concern
The philosophy behind the new guidelines stem from recent research that demonstrates that routine traffic stops, and general traffic enforcement can result in contrasting interactions for “some members of our community."