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What to do when the handcuffs come out
Here are some tips on how to deal with a potential arrest.
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State Senate reinitiates bill to offer free tuition
State Democrats are relaunching a $1.8 billion initiative to cover Michigan students’ college tuition, but some worry the plan to fund it by closing tax loopholes is not financially responsible for a state with a shaky economy. State Sen.
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This year’s minor in possession citations up from last St. Patrick’s Day
Just more than twice as many minor in possession citations than last year were issued on campus this St.
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Former City Center II property redemption period extended
DTN Management Co. purchased a deed Friday for a major former City Center II property from an investment group and reached an agreement with its current owner to allow them time to redeem it from foreclosure.
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House approves funds, still in jeopardy
Although a House subcommittee approved a 2 percent funding increase for Michigan universities Tuesday, funding could be at risk if unions enter new contracts before the right-to-work law takes effect in about a week.
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April public hearings set on proposed apartments at site of E.L. gas station
The proposed apartment complex would replace the existing BP gas station, 504 Michigan Ave. The complex would be four stories tall and feature 21 four-bedroom apartments, with the first floor used for both commercial space and parking, with 34 on-site parking spaces.
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Report: Extension allows more time to settle foreclosure on former CCII site
An agreement between two investment groups will give the owner of a former site for City Center II more time to redeem it from foreclosure, according to Lansingstatejournal.com. CADA Investment Group, LLC, the owner of the 100 W.
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Disorderly conduct increases from last St. Paddy’s day
Despite colder temperatures this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, twice as many people were arrested for disorderly conduct than last year and almost 30 more were given citations as students took to the streets to celebrate.
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World Friendship Day explores cultures
Teens and pre-teens from across the East Lansing area came together at the Spartan Village Community Center to learn about different cultures in the spirit of World Friendship Day on Saturday.
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Local police trained to work with disabled, special needs
Local police agencies say they are prepared to appropriately handle situations involving disabled individuals, such as those with Down syndrome, after a man with Down syndrome died in a Maryland police force’s custody.
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Legislators miss deadline to put tax hike on may ballot
The Michigan Legislature missed its deadline this week to finalize a plan to fund revamping the state’s roads. Because of the delay, it won’t be on the ballot this May.
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Officials not enforcing parking restrictions in city lots, structures on St. Paddy's Day
To prevent residents and students from taking a risk and driving drunk, the East Lansing Parking and Code Enforcement, or PACE, will not be enforcing overnight parking restrictions in any downtown parking lots or structures on St. Paddy’s Day.
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MSU professor sentenced to probation in animal neglect case
College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Patricia Schenck will not face jail time for previously alleged neglect of 17 dogs in her Clinton County home.
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Marching on: Vietnam veteran walks in salute of America
Haslett resident Colin Campbell started walking and waving in the 1980. He added a flag after 9/11. Throughout the years, people have stopped, giving him gifts and even job offers.
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City officials, residents have hope for future of downtown
East Lansing residents and officials from both MSU and the city came together to discuss ways to improve the downtown to make it successful at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road.
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Student reports sexual assault in dorms
A student was sexually assaulted early Monday in West Holmes Hall, according to MSU police. A 19-year-old female was meeting with friends at about 1:30 a.m.
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Argentinian cardinal named Pope Francis
Not long after the white smoke lifted from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio greeted Rome and the world as Pope Francis on Wednesday on the balcony of St.
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E.L. crackdown on drunken driving
Students can expect an increase in police officers around East Lansing for the next three weeks, which encompass St.
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Prof. could face lesser charges
College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Patricia Schenck, charged with felony neglect of 10 or more animals, could plead guilty to a lesser charge Friday, Clinton County Prosecutor Charles Sherman said.
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Bill could prohibit indoor tanning under age 18
“Many young people — boys and men too — will go … tanning so they can get their ‘base tan’ — all that is a base jolt of radiation that will burn your skin,” said State Rep. Jim Townsend, D-Royal Oak, one of five legislators who introduced the bill.