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East Lansing appoints Elaine Hardy as diversity, equity and inclusion administrator
Hardy will begin the new role June 22.
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East Lansing High School students reflect on delayed graduation plans
As the board delays the graduation ceremony in response to COVID-19, students reflect on how they feel graduating during a pandemic.
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ELPD officer's attorney urges prosecutors to make swift decision in use of force incident
Most recently, Michigan State Police submitted a warrant request to Ingham County prosecutors asking for the review of Stephenson's actions during a December 2019 incident.
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EL City Council discusses council retreat, body cameras and updates downtown projects
The City Council meeting on Tuesday opened up discussions as to what could be expected from a council retreat on diversity, equity and inclusion and how the current body camera equipment in place at the East Lansing Police Department may be improved to eliminate the issue of cameras detaching.
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Potter Park Zoo to reopen to the public Thursday
Potter Park Zoo will reopen to the public Thursday.
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Nessel proposes statewide police reform aimed at police accountability, transparency
Some of Nessel's proposals mirror actions taken in East Lansing.
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East Lansing restaurants struggle to fill tables
“You have to take into consideration that we have no students, no faculty, no staff,” Joe Bell, one of The Peanut Barrel owners, said. “Most of the buildings (on campus) are locked up. Many of the retail stores are still not open.”
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Local agencies partner to bring COVID-19 testing to at-risk communities
While it's said to specifically target the above at-risk communities, there is also availability for those in the surrounding areas to get tested whether they are presenting symptoms or not.
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Quality Dairy Store closes university location
The Quality Dairy Store on Grand River Avenue has officially closed its doors.
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Tenant protections, resuming K-12 extra curriculars: Whitmer's latest executive orders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued multiple executive orders this week, including one that extends a former order preventing landlords from evicting tenants, and one that resumes overnight camps and K-12 extracurricular activities.
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EL couple uses business LED signboard to promote graduating high school seniors
“In the midst of a pandemic, you need to find beautiful things to celebrate,” Lynsey Clayton said. “So, I really want that to be the focus … these kids deserved it — to still be celebrated and have some fun.”
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Michigan State Police request to review ELPD officer in excessive force complaint
The warrant request involves the review of Stephenson's actions regarding his interactions with Anthony Loggins in December of 2019.
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Espresso Royale closes due to COVID-19 pandemic
Espresso Royale announced on Thursday they would permanently shut down all locations.
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EL City Council discusses brutality, defunding the police and passes outdoor dining
East Lansing City Council discussed the nature of police brutality and the national conversation of defunding the police. Open-air dining areas were approved to open as early as June 11.
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What does 'defunding the police' really mean?
As protests continue to fuel the country's grievances, it's important to take a closer look at what the public's chants to "defund the police" really mean and the posterboard of new generational ideas to back it up.
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East Lansing pledges commitment to diversity and anti-racism practices
City Manager George Lahanas said the city plans to listen to and address all concerns with empathy, compassion and respect and to facilitate open dialogue for staff and the community.
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Candlelight vigil held for police brutality victims in Lansing; calls for Mayor's resignation
As the event entered late evening, protestors returned to the Capitol steps to display a candlelight vigil to commemorate police brutality victims.
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Crowds gather as downtown East Lansing bars reopen
Following the announcement last week that indoor dining areas could reopen at 50% capacity, many in East Lansing took to the open bars Monday night to celebrate a moderate return to normalcy.
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Lansing to create racial equity, anti-racism fund
Many members of the public said during the meeting they were not satisfied with only $170,000 going toward this fund.
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East Lansing bars prepare for reopened dining areas
East Lansing bars reopen with social distancing restrictions Monday.