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Boy missing from Okemos/East Lansing area since Nov. 13
If you have information on his whereabouts please contact the Meridian Township Police Department at 517-853-4800.
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Sparrow Hospital caregivers to vote on strike authorization
“I have not had a single person tell me that they will vote no,” part-time nurse Destinee Griffin said. “Nobody wants to do it. It’s not good for us, it’s not good for the community, it’s not good for the hospital. I do want what’s best for Sparrow Hospital, and that’s part of the reason why I’m so passionate about this.”
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Silver Bells in the City returns to Lansing
Presented by the Lansing Board of Water and Light, this year’s Silver Bells in the City will feature an electric light parade, shopping in the Silver Bells Village and the lighting of the official State of Michigan Christmas tree.
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The Graduate mural painter and his life as a creative
What do Magic Johnson, Diana Ross' sister and the MSU marching band have in common? They all appear on Jake P. Dwyer's mural on The Graduate Hotel in East Lansing.
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Reward for credible information to locate Brendan Santo increases to $11,000
If you have any information, call MSUPD toll-free at 844-99-MSUPD or email tips@police.msu.edu. You can also contact Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan at 517-483-STOP.
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'Lansing trailblazer' Kelly Rossman-McKinney dies at age 67
“There will never be another Kelly Rossman-McKinney,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “I am heartbroken by the loss of one of my most trusted advisors and I am honored to count myself amongst those who had the good fortune to work alongside Kelly and to witness her artistry.”
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Attorney General Dana Nessel apologizes for drinking too much at the MSU-U-M game
“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.”
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Ron Bacon sworn in as the first Black mayor of East Lansing
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.
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Gunshot reported south of Grand River Avenue
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.
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MSUPD expands partnerships assisting with Brendan Santo investigation
Oakland County and Grand Valley State University agencies are now assisting in the investigation to find missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo.
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The family of Brendan Santo asks for help in the search
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.
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Poll workers share importance of city, local elections
Those who worked East Lansing's November city council election explain why it is so important to give back to the community through voting.
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Search efforts for Brendan Santo ramp up, including search in Red Cedar River
"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.”
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ELPD releases names of Halloween weekend shooting victims
"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."
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Hospital caregivers protest outside Sparrow Hospital demanding better conditions
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.
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State House Democrats introduce new voting rights legislation
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.
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2021 election: East Lansing City Council victors revealed
Dana Watson, George Brookover and Ron Bacon have been elected to the East Lansing City Council.
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MSP Marine Services assists MSUPD in search for Brendan Santo
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.
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MSU asks for help identifying students engaged in criminal behavior following football victory
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.
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East Lansing Pumpkin Walk returns post-COVID-19
“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.”