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City working on repairs after Grand River water main break
A water main break on Grand River Avenue at Maplewood Drive occurred Monday morning, reducing traffic to one lane.
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E.L. Art Festival date set, applications open for local artists
The 55th East Lansing Art Festival, or ELAF, has a date. And new artists are encourage to apply to display their creativity.
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Peanut Barrel plans to reopen Sunday following renovations
The Peanut Barrel plans to reopen Sunday after renovations, including making changes to the floor, computer system and walls.
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Armed robbery reported on Grove Street near Albert Avenue
MSUPD issued an alert Wednesday regarding an armed robbery in East Lansing. The suspect and victim have not yet been identified.
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E.L. joins lawsuit against 'Big Pharma,' undecided on medical pot
No ordinance was established for medical marijuana provisioning centers, or storefronts, at the East Lansing City Council meeting Tuesday night. The city will also join a growing lawsuit against "Big Pharma" and national distributors for their role in the opioid crisis, as long as there is no cost to the city.
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As Center City construction begins, downtown businesses assess impact
“Losing that back parking lot is the big thing... It’s more difficult for people to find parking. Obviously construction is concerning, people will eventually get used to it.”
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House tax plan would affect MSU grad students
Many graduate students who are employed at the university as teaching or research assistants receive tuition waivers in return for their work. If the bill is passed, those tuition waivers will be counted as taxable income.
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Site plan passes for new 10-story apartment building at Bogue, Grand River
A 10-story, mixed-use apartment building is coming to the corner of Bogue Street and E. Grand River Avenue.
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Budget cuts, medical marijuana spotlight City Council meeting
Possible budget cuts was the biggest talking point at the East Lansing discussion-only City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
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Heavy snow expected to hit Ingham County Wednesday
Contrary to Game of Thrones, winter's already here, and students heading home for the holidays will be affected in droves. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Ingham County area throughout the day Wednesday.
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Richard Spencer attorney gives U-M ultimatum, threatens lawsuit
A representative for white nationalist Richard Spencer gave the University of Michigan an ultimatum Thursday: If U-M does not schedule Spencer to speak on campus by Jan. 15, he will sue the university in federal court.
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City Council will not receive a raise for next two years
The mayor and city council members will not see a salary increase during the next two years, following a meeting of the Officer Compensation Commission.
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East Lansing passes medical marijuana provisions
Medical marijuana is coming to the City of East Lansing.
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McLaren Health Care to build new hospital next to MSU
McLaren Health Care announced on Monday that it will be combining two of their current hospitals in the Lansing area into one that will be built adjacent to MSU.
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Medical marijuana to be discussed by city council, residents can comment
People who want to give their opinions on medical marijuana in the City of East Lansing can speak at a public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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How Big Ten universities handled fraternity discipline
Four Big Ten universities have limited Greek Life activities on their campuses, with some completely suspending fraternities.
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Ingham prosecutor joins group challenging Trump immigration policy
Ingham County prosecutor Carol Siemon joined a bipartisan effort to challenge a Trump administration policy forcing local police to take part in federal immigration enforcement.
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East Lansing's Winter Glow festival to take place this weekend
East Lansing's own version of Black Friday is this weekend.
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Lotsa Pizza closes for 2 years due to Center City construction
Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza is closed during the construction of the Center City District project, according to the restaurant's marketing department.
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Judge drops four of nine claims in Country Mill's lawsuit vs. East Lansing
After East Lansing requested a dismissal of the case, the owner of Country Mill Farms' lawsuit against the city will continue with four fewer claims than it began with since it was filed in May.