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Snyder wants $350 million for Detroit

Simon Schuster

January 22, 2014

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders announced a proposal to allocate up to $350 million throughout 20 years to Detroit’s unfunded pension obligations. Flanked by House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, and Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, Snyder said Wednesday the proposal was a settlement, not a bailout. “This is not a bailout of dollars for Detroit’s debt, this is not a bailout of banks and other creditors,” Snyder said.

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Investigators testify during alleged I-96 shooter trial

Sara Konkel

January 22, 2014

HOWELL, Mich. – During FBI Special Agent Anthony Hartman’s interview with Raulie Casteel, Hartman said the alumnus openly spoke about the .45-caliber revolver and 9mm pistol he had in his home. When he went upstairs to retrieve them that day, Hartman said he remained cautious. “I followed (Casteel),” he said.

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Meridian Township reassessing its deer population

Geoff Preston

January 22, 2014

The deer hunting season has come and gone in Michigan, nut local officials still are looking for ways to manage the deer population.

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Local barbershop increases clientele, competition

Sara Konkel

January 21, 2014

Doug Mrdeza and his partners started out with a small barbershop, relying on word-of-mouth to gain clientele.

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Little Rock Nine member and MSU alumnus Ernest Green speaks at MLK Commemorative March

Geoff Preston

January 20, 2014

MSU alumnus Ernest Green didn’t exactly have a normal high school experience.

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New high-tech learning facility opens up new opportunities for medical students

Michael Kransz

January 16, 2014

On Wednesday, Sparrow Hospital opened the Lansing Neurosurgery Learning Center, providing MSU medical students an opportunity to experience state-of-the-art technology and neuroscience lectures.

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Enthusiasts flocked to Pavilion for annual RV show

Geoff Preston

January 16, 2014

Amid snow flurries and chilly weather, a group of recreational vehicle enthusiasts flocked to the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education armed with visions of campfire and summertime.

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BWL holds meeting to apologize to residents

Geoff Preston

January 16, 2014

During winter break about 348,000 people in the Lansing area went without power when an ice storm hit the area late last month, some staying dark through the holidays and the new year. At Hannah Community Center on Wednesday night, the Board of Water and Light, or BWL, had a chance to answer community questions and explain their process for restoring power. Four BWL officials sat at the podium, including BWL General Manager Peter J.

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Federal appropriations bill contains $55 million in funding for FRIB

Juliana Moxley

January 16, 2014

With the newest federal appropriations bill including $55 million to fund the construction of MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, university officials are waiting anxiously for Congress to approve the potential funds. Congress likely will vote on the issue within the next two weeks.

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Several planned East Lansing businesses encounter delays

Casey Holland

January 16, 2014

Plans and promises were made. Final dates have come and gone. But finished results have yet to be seen. The plans for three local developments have been progressing much slower than originally anticipated. Residents were expecting to see a Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac N’ Cheez in early December.

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WKAR celebrates 60 years of local broadcasting

Erik Sargent

January 15, 2014

WKAR rang in two milestones this month, turning 60 on Wednesday and celebrating the 10-year mark of its switch to digital broadcasting.

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Democratic legislators critique Snyder's policies, school aid cuts

Simon Schuster

January 15, 2014

On Wednesday, the day before Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will deliver his fourth State of the State address in the dawn of an election year, the leaders of the Democratic legislature convened in the Capitol to make the case against the hallmark policies of Snyder’s term.

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Science facility to join campus soon

Juliana Moxley

January 14, 2014

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, was approved for funding on Tuesday and is well on its way to becoming part of MSU’s campus.

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Biofuels could cost environment

Katie Abdilla

January 14, 2014

In terms of biofuel, corn yields the most on a worldwide scale. But an MSU study shows that focusing solely on the fuel output of the crop could come with large-scale consequences.

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MSU to phase out student ID attendance system this spring

Derek Gartee

January 14, 2014

MSU is putting the wall-mounted swipe Attendance System to sleep by the end of the spring semester.

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East Lansing mayor hospitalized, six-week absence expected

Simon Schuster

January 14, 2014

East Lansing Mayor Nathan Triplett was hospitalized yesterday and underwent surgery on Tuesday due to complications from Crohn’s Disease, according to a statement from the city.

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Lansing receives assistance for eco-friendly development

Erik Sargent

January 13, 2014

Lansing will receive the technical Green Design Assistance under the Greening America’s Capitals program provided by the U.S.

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Bernero, new council members take oath of office

Simon Schuster

January 13, 2014

Lansing’s mayor, three council members and the city clerk were sworn in Monday evening at the Lansing Center.

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BWL to host forums on local outages

Geoff Preston

January 12, 2014

The Lansing Board of Water and Light, or BWL, will host community forums to discuss the aftermath of a December ice storm that left about 34,800 people without power in the Lansing area. Some residents went without power from Dec.

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Lansing's annual train show, sale attracts thousands

Juliana Moxley

January 12, 2014

During the warmer months, Walled Lake, Mich., resident David Jasinski tends to his sprinkler business.