“I am human," Attorney General Dana Nessel wrote. "Sometimes I screw up. This was definitely one of those times. My apologies to the entire state of Michigan for this mishap, but especially that Michigan fan sitting behind me. Some things you can't un-see.”
Ron Bacon, one of the two first Black city council members to be elected by voters, was sworn in as East Lansing's first Black mayor Tuesday night.
A gunshot was heard to the south of Grand River Avenue. The suspect is described by witnesses as a Black male in his 40s-50s. He was wearing a green coat, black jeans and a black face mask.
Oakland County and Grand Valley State University agencies are now assisting in the investigation to find missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo.
The volunteer search will begin on Saturday, Nov. 6, between 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the MSU Union and go until dusk.
Those who worked East Lansing's November city council election explain why it is so important to give back to the community through voting.
"The Red Cedar River is of particular interest just due to the close proximity (to) where Brendan was last seen,” MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said. “That particular search effort is requiring additional resources from MSP’s Marine Services Divison.”
"We do not have the exact circumstances of how the two were shot," ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez said. "We do not have anybody in custody and we are not currently looking for any suspects."
Hospital administration proposed a new contract for the caregivers late last Friday, the last day of contract negotiations between them and the union. Many of the picketing workers cited high turnover rates, exhaustion from long hours and low pay.
The seven bills are proposed in response to mainly Republican-backed election reform bills that many Democrats say could be harmful to the democratic process.
Dana Watson, George Brookover and Ron Bacon have been elected to the East Lansing City Council.
Michigan State Police's Marine Services has joined the search for missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo. MSUPD inspector Chris Rozman said there have been no indications of foul play regarding his disappearance.
To report suspected criminal behavior, share photos/videos or report dangerous off-campus behavior by MSU students, contact ELPD Sgt. Adam Park at 517-319-6834 or the MSU Dean of Students office by phone at 517-884-0789 or by email at doso@msu.edu.
“After the last couple years where, you know, people have been down and inside, it kind of just felt good to be outside and see the community vibrant, and just having fun, and just having a good time in their costumes,” magician Cameron Zvara said. “Just interacting together, it just felt good to feel like a community again.”
On Oct. 30, the East Lansing Police Department had a total of 349 calls for service. There were 20 citations issued and five arrests made.
Two separate shooting incidents occurred in East Lansing over Halloween weekend.
If you have any information on Santo’s whereabouts, please contact Sgt. Terrill at MSUPD at 517-388-6291.
Brendan Santo was last seen on Oct. 29, leaving Yakeley Hall at MSU.
The family friendly "Safe Halloween" event hosted by MSU fraternity and sorority life returned to East Lansing this fall.
An MSU football player had alleged the university violated his rights by leaving him on indefinite suspension during an ongoing investigation of a sexual assault complaint involving him.