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Downed power line causes some outages
A downed power line in Lansing near the East Lansing border caused a large number of power outages for residents Wednesday morning.
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Local taxi drivers speak out at city council meeting
The city of East Lansing continues to struggle with an overload of available taxi services operating in the city, and local taxi drivers are starting to speak out.At the East Lansing city council meeting Tuesday night, cab drivers from the East Lansing cab company Shaggin' Wagon Taxi spoke out about the current cab situation, citing too many licensed cab drivers in the city taking away business from them.According to a previous interview with East Lansing city clerk Marie Wicks, there are over 190 licensed taxis with permits in the city.On top of that, there are plenty of other taxi services available that aren't licensed and are just started up by people who want to make some extra money.
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Student pleads guilty to charge of soliciting sex in Wonders Hall
An MSU student who was arrested in February on a misdemeanor soliciting prostitution charge has taken a plea agreement, according to court documents.
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MSU could lose $500k for union affiliation
A recent state subcommittee proposal could cut $500,000 out of MSU’s appropriations because of the university’s involvement with union-building workshops. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education approved a budget on March 27 that included new language requiring public universities to “not participate in any instructional activity that encourages or discourages union organizing of employees.”
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Signup deadline for Insurance Marketplace passed Monday
Although many people enrolled for health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace before the March 31 deadline, those still uninsured, including students, might face financial repercussions.
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Spring excites students, but temps expected to dip
It finally felt like spring time in lower Michigan, and some MSU students were already breaking out their shorts and T-shirts.
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DNA evidence links suspect to Cedar St. shooting
Police have uncovered DNA evidence linking Grand Rapids resident Marquay McCoy to the scene of hospitality business sophomore Dominique Nolff's murder, according to court documents obtained by The State News.
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Rep. Mike Rogers will not seek re-election
With less than 8 months before midterm elections, the race for Michigan’s 8th congressional district was blown wide open Friday after an unexpected announcement from Republican Rep.
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New brewing laws expected to bring local boom in craft beer industry
Gov. Snyder signed a package of bills into law March 25 that are expected to boost Michigan’s already-thriving craft beer industry.
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Same-sex marriages recognized federally
Same-sex couples in the state of Michigan who were married last week now will be recognized by the federal government, according to a statement released Friday by U.S.
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DNA evidence shows suspect was at the scene of Dominique Nolff's shooting
DNA collected from the scene after the shooting of MSU student Dominique Nolff's indicates the man accused of shooting him was on scene and likely fought with him before he died, according to court documents.
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U.S. Attorney General: Same-sex couples married in Michigan recognized by federal government
Michigan’s same-sex couples that were married last week will be recognized by the federal government, making them eligible for marriage benefits, according to a statement released by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers announces he will not seek reelection
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., has decided not to seek re-election at the end of his term this year.
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Dodging the competition
T hrowing, ducking, jumping and dodging are all necessary moves for success at an MSU club dodgeball practice.
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Potholes cause damage to cars, lead to costly repairs
Nearly a thousand dollars per day are being shoveled into city potholes in an attempt to alleviate a problem which also is costing drivers hundreds of dollars.
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Vets of a different breed
When long-time MSU Veterinary Medical Center client Cory Russell trailered her horse Ben to East Lansing from her home in Chelsea, Mich., for surgery, she had little hope he would pull through.“He was (laying) down in the trailer on the ride up there and the vet said to me, ‘Cory, it’s not looking good. I need to warn you,’” she said.
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Snyder: Gay marriages valid, but no benefits yet
Gov. Rick Snyder declared the marriages of about 300 same-sex couples married in Michigan valid Wednesday, but newlyweds shouldn’t expect to see full marriage benefits yet. In a statement, Snyder said the state would recognize the legality of the same-sex marriages that took place on Saturday after U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman’s ruling struck down the ban.
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Oberon springs into East Lansing bars
The large, inflatable Oberon beer bottle standing outside of Crunchy’s on Sunday night signified one thing.Despite the cold temperatures, it is almost springtime in East Lansing.
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City to give penalties if lawns are not litter-free beginning mid-April
The sun is shining, the snow is melting and the garbage is blowing — it's spring, and the city's in need of some cleaning.
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Subcommittee approves $77 Million increase in higher ed funding
A near $77 million dollar increase is in the works for Michigan's higher educations institutions and soon will head to the House Appropriations Committee for further approval.The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education approved the increase to higher education funding at its meeting Wednesday morning.