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Whitmer to lift all indoor COVID-19 restrictions June 22
Michigan COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted 10 days earlier than planned, Whitmer announces.
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'We ask for a mile, they give us an inch' : Community leaders speak out on Juneteenth
Black Student Alliance Kenny Franklin and City Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon speak on their roles in the East Lansing community for the continued fight for racial justice and equity, and how they celebrate Juneteenth.
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EL City Council discusses police oversight report, expects Tuesday vote
In a City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 15, Councilmembers further discussed the report by the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission.
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No new cases for the first time in a year, Ingham County Health Official reports
As of Jun. 15, 2021, the department has 22,683 confirmed cases and 376 deaths.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order banning conversion therapy funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs an executive order to ban on MDHHS-funded conversion practices in the state of Michigan.
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East Lansing serial killer, Don Miller, denied parole for the 9th time
East Lansing serial killer, Don Miller, denied parole for the ninth time, according to Michigan Department of Corrections.
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Committee presents report, recommendations on EL policing to city council
The East Lansing Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission presented reports on EL policing and recommendations for the establishment of an Independent Oversight Commission in a city council meeting on Tuesday, June 8.
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Former MSU basketball star charged with first-degree murder
On May 22, Appling was accused of shooting and killing 66-year-old Clyde Edmonds, to whom Appling is related by marriage, after a verbal altercation turned physical. He was arrested May 24.
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East Lansing bars adjust to new 2 a.m. curfew
Restaurants and bars state-wide can return to normal hours starting June 1.
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East Lansing Farmer's Market to open June 6
The East Lansing Farmer's Market opens on June 6 and will run until Oct. 31.
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East Lansing Commission on the Environment ties into Biden's climate change plan
“Every one of the measures the Biden team has proposed makes sense,” MSU professor Wolfgang Bauer said. “It will also lay the foundation for decades to come where our economy is going to bloom and we’re going to be much more competitive internationally.”
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Black Lives Matter Lansing gathers at Capitol to honor George Floyd one year later
Local activists, Black Lives Matter members and the organizers of the event spoke on the racial injustice faced by the Black community in the city of Lansing on one year death anniversary of George Floyd.
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Wear Orange Weekend to be held June 4-6, interviews, bringing awareness to gun violence
Due to the COVID-19 health regulations, the weekend will be put on virtually through a Facebook live stream. On Saturday, June 6, there will be a video shown with interviews from six individuals who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
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EL City Council discusses police realignment progress
City Manager George Lahanas presented a plan of realignment of the ELPD during a City Council meeting in July 2020. The document suggested changes in several areas, including staffing and adding alternative positions like social workers. The Tuesday meeting touched on the progress made in these areas, as well as the shortcomings in others.
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Whitmer recognizes EMS workers, following in Biden's footsteps
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness, there are 28,820 EMS providers, 812 support agencies and more than 3,867 licensed life support vehicles in Michigan alone, a press release said.
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Soon to be MSU graduate running for Michigan state representative
“I’m running because I feel like we deserve leadership that represents us and demands solutions to issues, like climate change is a big one for our generation, class inequality, racism, just countless other issues,” Diedrich said. “I feel like people deserve change that will boost their quality of life.”
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologizes after breaking her own COVID-19 health order
Gov. Whitmer was caught on camera breaking her own health regulations after the recent update on May 15.
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Whitmer announces revised schedule to lift COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan
Whitmer announced that starting June 1 all outdoor capacity limits will be lifted and only retain a 50% capacity limit on indoor establishments.
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East Lansing City Council mentions missing person, discusses parking, motorcycle noise
East Lansing City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, discussing the successful location of a missing person, as well as the parking and motorcycle issues in downtown East Lansing.
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Former MSUPD captain charged with carrying a gun, driving while intoxicated
Valerie O'Brien has been charged with an OWI, operating while intoxicated and was arrested on Feb. 10. As a detective, O'Brien was involved in a 2014 Title IX investigation into now convicted ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse.