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How an inmate escaped Ingham County Jail in November 2020
Michael McKerchie escaped on Nov. 13, 2020, and was caught a week later on Nov. 21.
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Ingham County showing general improvement in COVID-19 conditions, disparities still exist
Both hospitalizations and deaths have trended downwards since a December peak and vaccine allocations have been increasing.
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$2,249,780 to be invested in local businesses over the next year
Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will invest $2,249,780 in local businesses over the next year through the Going PRO Talent Fund.
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Domestic terrorism, militias and division: Professor Steve Chermak weighs in
Michigan officials have been found to be associated with militia groups and the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Ingham County offices closed due to storm advisory
City offices as well as the County Health Department and Capitol Area District Library will be closed to the public following the Monday evening snow storm.
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Winter storm blasts across country, Ingham County under winter weather advisory
A powerful winter storm is sweeping the country, causing Winter Weather Advisories and power outages.
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Downtown East Lansing to host 'underground market' Sunday to boost economy
Local vendors will be at the new "underground market" selling their products, and safety precautions have been put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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MSU Police Capt. Valerie O'Brien arrested
As of Thursday afternoon, MSUPD Capt. Valerie O'Brien has been arrested and is being held at Ingham County Jail. No charges are pending.
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Slotkin says pandemic exposed long-standing issues in the health care system
Slotkin addressed vaccinations, COVID-19 relief, economic and health security during her annual State of the District address Wednesday evening.
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Dr. Joneigh Khaldun named to Biden's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
Khaldun, the chief medical executive of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, was named to the task force per a White House press release on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
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Restaurants adjust to a Valentine's Day with capacity restrictions
According to the National Retail Foundation (NRF) and Proper Insights and Analytics 2021 Valentine’s Day spending survey, just 24% of respondents said they will celebrate this year by dining out, the lowest in the survey’s history.
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Whitmer calls on legislature to release COVID-19 funds, other COVID-19 updates
“The State Legislature has not yet appropriated all the dollars of the federal government made available to Michigan, and we need them to take action,” Whitmer said.
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Ingham County received fewer doses of COVID-19 vaccine, MSU cases may be trending downward
In the week of Feb. 8, the department received 3,425 doses to be administered next week. The week prior, they had received 5,875 doses to be administered this week.
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Meijer announces distribution of 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines this week
Meijer encouraged anyone interested in the vaccine to register online, via text or over the phone.
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1st case of B.1.1.7. found in Greater Lansing area
The case of B.1.1.7. was identified in Eaton County, directly west of Ingham County.
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Pandemic food security program approved for 810,000 Michigan children
Families with pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students that qualify for free or reduced lunches will receive an estimated $77.06 or $127.53 monthly per child depending on the school's reopening status.
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Humans Rights Commission and ELPD discuss 'community policing' initiatives, 2020 complaint summary released
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission held a meeting with East Lansing Police Department's Chief Kim Johnson and Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez, discussing policy revisions and the 2020 complaint summary.
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Marlon C. Lynch looks forward to position as MSU police chief and VP for public safety
Lynch said, "Our department should reflect the population of the community that it serves," and sees opportunities to do so at MSU.
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Don Miller, East Lansing serial killer, up for parole, ELPD not in favor
Lt. Scot Sexton of the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) Investigations/Detective Bureau told The State News that ELPD is not in favor of serial killer Don Miller's release.
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Gov. Whitmer allows contact sports to compete starting Feb. 8
The order requires masks to be worn at all times during practices and competition, and if they cannot be worn then athletes should be regularly tested for COVID-19.