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Surge in break-ins, robberies causes marijuana dispensaries to tighten security

LANSING — After significant surges in dispensary break-ins and robberies around Michigan, cannabis businesses are adopting stricter security measures. Since Michigan legalized weed for …

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Advisory boards recommend Ingham County Human Services parking lot section for ModPod community

A city-run transitional housing community of 50 ModPod housing units came a step closer to reality when a joint committee voted unanimously in late January to recommend the parking lot of the Ingham …

Hundreds protest ICE in a demonstration outside Michigan’s state Capitol grounds

More than 200 people came out during lunchtime on Jan. 29 to downtown Lansing’s Capitol lawn to protest immigration policies. The protest was organized by the local chapter of Visibility …

When one Green Door closes …

Since November, patrons of The Green Door may have noticed some changes to the Michigan Avenue staple. First came a new stage, sound system and lighting. Then came concerts with more diverse, and …

Director overseeing homelessness, community issues for Lansing resigns

Kim Coleman, the director overseeing Lansing’s response to homelessness has resigned. The resignation of the Human Relations and Community Services director was announced Monday in a statement …

A month on the job

Deyanira Nevarez Martinez 2nd Ward Council Member | deyanira.n.martinez@lansingmi.gov After just a few weeks on Lansing City Council, 2nd Ward Council Member Deyanira Nevarez Martinez …

Former MSU sanitation worker files $5 million federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination, inequality; seeking reinstatement

LANSING — A former Michigan State University custodian has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, alleging he was fired in retaliation for questioning pay discrepancies and racial …

Embezzlement trial date set for former GOP Michigan house speaker and his wife

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie Chatfield, have a trial date on charges of running a criminal enterprise and embezzling large sums of money from a political …

More details emerge about proposed downtown data center

About 100 people braved brutal cold temperatures Saturday to learn more about a proposed data center that could one day heat some of their homes. The meeting, held by Bellwether Public …

Parking lot instead of Lansing parks for ModPods, board says

Advisory boards recommend Ingham County Human Services parking lot for ModPods Decision comes after all parks struck from recommendations; final decision rests with mayor By Leo V. …