MICHIGAN
Michigan closes bars, indoor dining, high schools in new epidemic order
The orders come alongside skyrocketing increases in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
ELPD searching for missing child
Farner was found and returned safely to his home Sunday evening, according to an ELPD update.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State's defense proves to be a bright spot amid a crumbling offense
Michigan State's defense, despite being put in tough situations, held strong against Indiana.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State offense hits rock bottom, Payton Thorne steps in
As Michigan State's offense hits a new low point, redshirt freshman Payton Thorne steps in.
MSU
MSUPD investigating train crash near MSU campus
MSUPD officers and detectives will remain on the scene to conduct an investigation and determine the cause of the incident.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
MICHIGAN
Police searching for escaped Ingham County jail inmate
The authorities encourage anyone with information on McKerchie's whereabouts to call 911.
FOOTBALL
Know Thy Enemy: Michigan State hosts No. 10 Indiana
The State News spoke with Evan Gerike of the Indiana Daily Student to get the inside on the Hoosiers before this Saturday's matchup.
MSU
How football player COVID-19 testing differs from other on-campus students
Athletes have strict COVID-19 safety guidelines, but when it comes to other students, the guidelines are less tight.
MICHIGAN
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.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State football looks to eliminate 'mental errors' to develop consistency going forward
After being blasted by Iowa last Saturday, Michigan State is looking to eliminate the mental errors heading into Indiana.
MSU
Family wishes ex-Trustee, KKK member name removal was handled internally
According to the family, when they asked MSU to share any other evidence that they had, the university refused to give it to them.
MSU
Students' thoughts on RBG's replacement, Knake comments
MSU students express their feelings surrounding associate justice Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court as a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Some are looking forward to her term while others are worried about the outcome.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
ASMSU hosts virtual Taking Care of Yourself as an International Student
Mental Health Awareness Week (MWAH) is a weeklong initiative that the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) started last year, alongside many other student groups, that will continue to bring more ideas and foster greater collaboration throughout campus.
MICHIGAN
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.
MSU
MSU students react to Satisfactory/Non satisfactory grading option for academic year
Students who opt to hide grades through the S/NS grading system for fall semester have between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5, 2021 to request their grade be hidden.