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Street and parking lot closures during East Lansing Art Festival
To accommodate the upcoming festivities, several downtown streets and parking lots will be closed over the weekend.
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Nassar in the news: Preliminary hearing begins, alleged victims testify
While Nassar's alleged victims begin to testify, the former President of USA Gymnastics, who resigned after the Nassar scandal came to light, had his deposition delayed to attend the Indy 500 to "network."
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Three alleged Nassar victims testify at preliminary examination hearing
After the first of three preliminary examination hearings on Friday, it is still unclear as to whether or not ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar will stand trial on charges of criminal sexual assault at the 55th District Court in Ingham County. Nassar currently faces 15 first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges at the 55th District Court.
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Michigan First Lady announces plans for campus sexual assault workgroup
Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder announced her plans to develop a campus sexual assault workgroup Friday morning in a press release. The new initiative will create resources for campus sexual assault survivors across the state.
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Nassar currently in preliminary examination hearing
A preliminary examination hearing is currently being held to determine whether there is enough evidence for ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar to stand on trial against criminal sexual assault charges. Nassar currently faces 15 first-degree criminal sexual assault charges in the 55th District Court in Ingham County.
MSU
MSU launches new Our Commitment website to combat sexual assault
The new website, Our Commitment, has been introduced with an accompanying video of MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon following her April 26 letter to students.
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With no plans presented, City Council hears more public support and criticism of Center City District
East Lansing residents, active in city matters of various importance and scale, showed up again at Tuesday night's East Lansing City Council meeting, this time to question the city over the proposed $132 million Center City District development.
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Former Ingham County Commissioner running to be East Lansing's State Rep
Former Ingham County Commissioner Penelope Tsernoglou will run for state representative in 2018, she announced in a press release Wednesday.
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At open house, residents and students weigh in on Center City District
Wary and curious of the $132 million development proposed for the heart of the city he’s called home since childhood, Marvin Dunn showed up to Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza Monday evening to get a better sense of what might be.
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Center City District developers will not present at Tuesday's City Council meeting
The developers decided not to present in front of council, wanting more time for community feedback in order to cement a well-received project.
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ELPD chief announces he will retire in June
East Lansing Police Chief Jeff Murphy announced he will retire on June 2, after more than 30 years of service.
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MSU alumnus gives $2 million to planned Business Pavilion project
MSU alumnus Russell “Russ” Palmer, CEO of the Philadelphia-based private investment group, The Palmer Group, gifted $2 million toward the construction of MSU’s planned Business Pavilion.
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Nassar in MSUPD custody for court hearing
Former MSU doctor Larry Nassar has been released from Newaygo County custody, according to a Michigan VINE Service alert.
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Pilot program allows food vendors to test the market in East Lansing
East Lansing policy has allowed concessionaire carts since 1992, and food trucks were added in 2012. The first pilot program took place in 2015 and was brought back for this year. Pilot programs will also take place in 2018 and 2019.
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Planning Commission splits 4-4 on Center City District recommendation
The East Lansing Planning Commission — and the community — are equally split on the Center City District project. By a Wednesday night vote of 4-4, the commission failed to recommend City Council pass the project’s site plan and special use permits.
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Moped permit requirement needed for public safety, university official says
In 2015, 20 moped crashes took place within 5,000 feet of the intersection of Wilson Road and Farm Lane, according to a Michigan Traffic Crash Facts report. The 2015 crashes represent 27 percent of the total amount of crashes, which totals 74.
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ELPD releases further details regarding attempted bank robbery
The East Lansing Police Department is continuing its investigation into an attempted bank robbery on Thursday at the Bank of America near the corner of Lake Lansing Road and Coolidge Road, according to a press release.
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ELPD responds to attempted bank robbery near Lake Lansing Road
The East Lansing Police Department is currently investigating an attempted bank robbery near the corner of Lake Lansing Road and Coolidge Road, ELPD Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.
MSU
President Simon pens letter regarding Nassar, other controversies
In light of campus and national media stories and controversies surrounding ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar, allegations of sexual assault made against members of the MSU football team and other issues of sexual assault on campus, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon sent a campus-wide email to provide an update about how MSU is addressing these concerns.
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City Manager George Lahanas: Fulfilling a public service dream
George Lahanas has a self-proclaimed commitment to public service, and this manifests in the soft-but-surely spoken East Lansing City Manager's passion for keeping the city ticking.