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Gov. Whitmer to hold 6 p.m. press conference for COVID-19 update
Today's press conference from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to include more restrictions in Michigan.
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ELPD searching for missing child
Farner was found and returned safely to his home Sunday evening, according to an ELPD update.
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East Lansing City Council delays enforcement on Newman Lofts violations
East Lansing City Council votes in favor of delaying enforcement on the Newman Loft's zoning violations.
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Attorney General's office issues cease and desist following claims of voter fraud
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office has issued five cease and desist order to individuals and entities from both political sides spreading misinformation during the general election, according to a release sent Friday.
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Provider order to be required for Sparrow COVID-19 testing, effective Monday
Currently, patients who had not received test orders in advance are required to provide the information or go to the app as they wait, delaying the process, according to the release. The new system will require those without an order to return only after they have received one.
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Police searching for escaped Ingham County jail inmate
The authorities encourage anyone with information on McKerchie's whereabouts to call 911.
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Whitmer warns Michigan is at worst of pandemic as deaths and hospitalizations rise
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provided updates on COVID-19 statistics in Michigan, along with Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. “Unless we get our act together right now, we could be hitting our daily peak of deaths in Michigan come Christmas,” Whitmer said.
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EL City Council approves extension of the emergency order and downtown mask order
The East Lansing City Council unanimously approves the extension of the emergency order and downtown mask order.
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COVID-19 in Ingham County reaches widespread community transmission
“The context of this virus and what we’re dealing with is very different now from what it was in April. So, taking hospitalizations now, cases now and all of the rest of that now and looking at it with the lens of April is just not a very accurate way to look at it,” Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said.
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From aquatics to masks: Meet the EL mask ambassadors
Careathers' team, which she leads as the center's aquatics specialist, once handled the pool, then summer outdoor dining and now, the East Lansing Mask Ambassadors Program.
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Photo Story: 'Stop the Steal' rally brings hundreds to Capitol
Hundreds of President Donald Trump's supporters gathered on the steps of the Michigan Capitol to protest the 2020 presidential election results.
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COVID-19 gatherings continue: How a few MSU students give all a bad name
Now, the city needs personal cooperation with COVID-19 measures and students to prioritize the community's health over a party. A small sect of MSU students decided parties are more important, which Mayor Aaron Stephens said gives all other students a bad name.
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Mayor extends state of emergency and downtown mask order for East Lansing
East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens extends state of emergency and downtown mask order.
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Trump supporters gather at Capitol following Biden's projected win
Protesters gathered for 'Stop the Steal' rally at the state Capitol in support of current President Donald Trump, chanting "we won" after Joe Biden came out as the projected winner of the 2020 presidential race.
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Without evidence, state Legislature votes to subpoena elections bureau
The 2020 presidential election is decided, but disinformation keeps circulating.
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After 4 days of vote counts, Biden is projected to win presidency over Trump
After days of vote tabulation from the start of Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris is projected to win the presidency over President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
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Court of Claims officially denies Trump Campaign lawsuit
Judge Cynthia Stephens announced a plan to deny the lawsuit Thursday. Stephens' opinion was issued Friday, after hearing arguments, in which the suit was ruled to unlikely succeed on its merits.
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East Lansing to host event, close offices on Veterans Day
Up to 25 community members are invited to a wreath laying ceremony Nov. 9. The event will take place at 9 a.m. at East Lansing's Medal of Honor Memorial and Veterans Monument.
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Benson updates vote counting, addresses Trump lawsuit
A record 5.2 million Michigan voters cast their ballots this year, beating the previous record of 5 million set in 2008 when former President Barack Obama won the state.
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Gary Peters is projected to hold Michigan's U.S. Senate seat in 2020 election
Statewide, the margin between Peters and James was much closer throughout the vote counting process.