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What you need to know about Nassar and the charges against him
Here's everything you need to know about Dr. Larry Nassar and the charges leveled against him:
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East Lansing Food Co-op to close in February amid low business
After living in the shadow of grocery stores like Whole Foods, sales at the East Lansing Food Co-Op have decreased too much and the store will be closing by early February.
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Gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer no longer coming to MSU Jan. 16
MSU College Democrats President Daniel Eggerding has announced that Gretchen Whitmer will no longer be attending the MSU College Democrats general assembly meeting on Jan.
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Man arrested for marijuana, allegedy asks officer if he wants hit
Violation of controlled substance On Jan. 4 around 8 a.m. two MSU police department detectives were stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Harrison and Trowbridge Rd while southbound.
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Lansing school desegregation still a conversation as recent as 2013
On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. In Lansing, the process of desegregation continued into at least 2013.
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City Council approves site plans, debated brownfield plan for Park District area
After approximately a decade of stagnant development at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road, otherwise known as Park District/City Center, East Lansing City Council breathed a possibly stimulating breath into the future of East Lansing’s downtown district. On Tuesday night, council unanimously approved site plans for the Park District area presented by Chicago based developer Convexity Properties.
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New pizza eatery, LOTSA, to open Tuesday
LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza will be opening a new location in East Lansing.
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One killed in fatal crash on I-96 near Hagadorn Road
The Ingham County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a fatal, one vehicle car crash on eastbound I-96 near Hagadorn on Jan. 7
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Crime during break includes fraud, larceny
During winter break, from Dec. 19 through Jan. 8, the MSU Police Department made multiple arrests, including nonaggravated assault, and is continuing to investigate various cases of fraud and larceny among other crimes, according to the Clery Crime and Fire Log.
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Main Conrad's Grill location closes amid leasing dispute
The main location of Conrad’s Grill on the corner of Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road, a longtime oasis of late-night culinary salvation for many an MSU student, has closed indefinitely.
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MSU student missing since Dec. 19
Local authorities in Wyoming, Mich. are currently searching for MSU astrophysics junior David Quang Pham, who has reportedly been missing since Dec. 19.
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U-M wide receiver Grant Perry charged with sexual assault in E.L.
University of Michigan wide receiver Grant Perry was arraigned on sexual assault and resisting arrest charges in East Lansing Wednesday, according to a press release. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Oct. 15 in front of Lou and Harry’s.
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Famous E.L. resident, "Willie the Can Man" remembered by MSU community
Wilson Brown, a former homeless man known throughout East Lansing for his generosity and vibrant personality, died Tuesday of cancer at age 56, the Lansing State Journal reports.
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Snyder makes new first-time MIP law official
Governor Rick Snyder signed Bills 332-333 into law Wednesday, reclassifying the first Minor in Possession offense, or MIP, as a civil infraction rather than a misdemeanor.
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Protest at Capitol Building held to influence Electoral College vote
Protesters gathered at the Michigan State Capitol Monday in a show of opposition to Donald Trump, imploring Michigan’s Electoral College to reject the President-elect.
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East Lansing, Meridian reach agreement on Costco TIF deal
Plans for Costco Wholesale’s new East Lansing location are now one step closer to fruition. The East Lansing City Council approved an agreement with Meridian Township on Tuesday, settling the debate over a $1.5 million tax increment financing deal.
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Protesters to encourage Electoral College to not vote Trump
A rally intended to implore Michigan’s Electoral College to reject President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled for noon Monday at the Michigan State Capitol.
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East Lansing bans smoking on public property
East Lansing City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking in city parks, plazas and recreational facilities at its meeting Tuesday, on the heels of MSU’s tobacco ban put in place this year.
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Police looking for Frandor robbery suspects
Police are currently looking for two males in connection with a possible robbery attempt that occurred at Azzi Jewelers near Frandor Shopping Center in Lansing according to an alert sent out by East Lansing police.
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E.L. working to continue support of local art galleries
Tucked away in downtown East Lansing, surrounded by housing and a comic book store on Albert Avenue, stands Saper Galleries — one of several art galleries downtown aiming to bring art and culture to the city.