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Lansing Police trying to identify suspect in larceny investigation
The Lansing Police Department is trying to identify a suspect in a larceny investigation.
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Measuring the challenges and triumphs of Michigan State’s Prevention, Outreach and Education Department
Despite the pandemic, the Prevention, Outreach and Education department is still working hard to promote a safe campus culture free of relationship and sexual violence.
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A timeline of Nassar's abuse, charges and Michigan State's response
After three years since Larry Nassar's sentencing, here's a timeline of everything from Nassar's years of abuse to investigations and trials to Michigan State's response.
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Michigan State announces 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health Care System
Michigan State announced a partnership with Henry Ford Health System in order to increase Michigan's status as a premier location for healthcare.
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MDHHS Director Robert Gordon resigns, Whitmer won't say whether she asked him to
At a press conference Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not say whether she asked Robert Gordon to resign as director of the Michigan Depart of Health and Human Services even after she was asked multiple times.
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'Hamilton' to return to the Wharton Center for 2021-2022 season
The full 2021-22 season will likely be announced in late spring, at which point tickets will become available by subscription, Wharton Center Marketing and Group Sales Manager Tara Peplowski said.
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New variant, same precautions
Increased compliance with mitigation strategies will decrease the spread of the new variant of COVID-19.
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Restaurants to open on Feb. 1, Whitmer provides COVID-19 update
Restaurants and bars will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity, up to 100 people. All tables must be six feet apart with no more than six people per table. They will also be required to close by 10 p.m.
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East Lansing City Council extends downtown mask mandate through end of February
This approval comes as Mayor Aaron Stephens said there were recent reports of large gatherings.
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Gov. Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan, unemployment updates
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan addressing vaccine distribution, support for small businesses, food and rental assistance, schools and more.
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Joe Biden inaugurated as 46th president of the United States
Donald Trump wrote on Twitter, shortly before having his account suspended by the platform, that he will not be attending the inauguration ceremony, which begins at 12:00 p.m. EST.
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MDHHS encourages all universities to test on and off campus students for COVID-19
Michigan State students were called out specifically in the latest Michigan State Police press release, citing a June 2020 gathering at Harpers Restaurant and Brewpub that led to over 180 cases of COVID-19.
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21 shipments of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine compromised in transfer due to temperature
The Moderna vaccine shipments were reported to have dropped below their threshold temperatures, making them ineffective and unusable.
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3,800 students return to MSU dorms ahead of spring semester
Students return to campus as Michigan State expands its on-campus presence for the spring.
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Bernice King says MLK Day provides a 'measuring point' for the country at local Day of Celebration
Bernice King said at the virtual event that she sees herself as a bridge in many ways, including between the civil rights movement and the new movement.
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Flint BLM leaders, residents speak out regarding former Gov. Rick Snyder charges
DeWaun Robinson, president of the Flint chapter of Black Lives Matter and born and raised in Flint, said that the crisis has been a “total hurt” for the entire community of Flint.
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PANDEMIC'D: freshman mock-up comedy web series
The traditional MSU Department of Theatre's freshman showcase took a new form as a web series this year. With an abundance of creative content from the freshmen and directors alike, this group is bonding through comedic relief.
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Sparrow to begin COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, Jan. 19
Sparrow Health System will begin distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to those 70 and older and other members of the 1B vaccination prioritization group on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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Application for the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to open Jan.19
Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for the grant from 9 a.m. on Jan. 19 through noon on Jan. 22.
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UPDATES: Michigan Capitol calmer than anticipated with national guard, police presence
As of 12 p.m. Jan. 17, media presence in Lansing outnumbers those in protest of a fair, secure and certified national election for President of the United States.