The Ingham County Health Department is monitoring a newly detected and heavily concentrated outbreak of COVID-19 among the Asian community within a large swath of south Lansing.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/8/20
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Despite Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s mandate that all employees wear face coverings, not a single employee at three Big John Steak & Onion restaurants in Lansing wore one yesterday afternoon. Calls to corporate were not returned, but managers said masks there are optional.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/8/20
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today amended Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order to allow manufacturing workers — including auto workers — to resume work on Monday. It also extends all other existing lockdown measures in Michigan from May 15 to May 28.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/7/20
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For Teacher’s Appreciation Week 2020, one Lansing School District educator got a heartwarming surprise.
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Cole Tunningley
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5/7/20
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Up to 120 businesses in Greater Lansing owned by people of color, women, those with disabilities, immigrants, veterans and other underserved populations could be eligible for a $2,500 grant through a new Lansing Economic Area Partnership program.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/6/20
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After a horde of armed and angry protesters swarmed Lansing last week, State Rep. Sarah Anthony brought some extra protection on her way to the State Capitol today.
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A woman in her 90s with underlying health conditions died yesterday at hospital with COVID-19, marking the 30th virus-related death reported in Greater Lansing.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/5/20
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Lansing is still rallying to save Moores Park Pool, even as the coronavirus delays community fundraising efforts and quashes any hope of the pool reopening this summer.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/5/20
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A new state office will help to track and oversee all governmental spending earmarked to both help protect workers and combat the COVID-19 pandemic across Michigan.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/4/20
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An East Lansing Police Department officer recently accused of using excessive force is expected to return to the job after he was cleared of any alleged misconduct.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/4/20
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Take a moment at noon today to reflect about what happened 50 years ago at Kent State University when National Guard troops shot into a crowd killing four students.
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Only one new case of the coronavirus was reported in Greater Lansing today.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/3/20
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Customers and employees must wear face coverings inside grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurants until May 29 under an extended statewide executive order issued today.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/2/20
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Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon won’t pursue charges against a Lansing barber who briefly gave haircuts Thursday.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/2/20
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A state of emergency remains in effect in Michigan despite a denial from state lawmakers yesterday afternoon and as the COVID-19 death toll nears 4,000 statewide, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared today.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/1/20
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The city of Lansing announced a series of COVID-19 “Rescue Fund” grants today amid the first in a series of phases of funding geared to assist local residents.
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Kyle Kaminski
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5/1/20
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Al Martin, 29, of East Lansing, is the host of Current Sports on WKAR FM, a daily radio program that recaps the week’s hottest sports stories.
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Skyler Ashley
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5/1/20
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State lawmakers refused to extend a state of emergency declaration in Michigan today as the statewide COVID-19 death toll nears 3,800 amid an ongoing health crisis.
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Kyle Kaminski
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4/30/20
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Brian Caskey risked a misdemeanor charge, civil fines and losing his business license today by reopening Classic Barber Shop along Michigan Avenue in Lansing.
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Kyle Kaminski
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4/30/20
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At least a few hundred protesters crowded the State Capitol lawn today as residents continue to push back against Michigan’s extended stay-at-home order.
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Kyle Kaminski
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4/30/20
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