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  • 1 week ago | freep.com | Susan Vela

    A 31-year-old Livonia man was shot by police after brandishing a gun and behaving erratically inside a business. The incident occurred near Middlebelt and Five Mile roads in Livonia, Michigan, prompting an investigation by Michigan State Police. The suspect is hospitalized with serious injuries, while the officer was unharmed.

  • 2 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Susan Vela

    A funeral service will be held for 14-year-old Damian Brown on June 8 at Leslie Middle School. Damian died after being electrocuted near Woodworth Elementary School on June 3. A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support Damian's family. LESLIE — Services have been scheduled for a teen who died after being electrocuted near Woodworth Elementary on June 3.

  • 2 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Susan Vela

    Two teenagers were injured near power lines in Leslie, Michigan, resulting in a grass fire. One teen died from electrocution after touching a steel rod to an electrical pole. The other teen was hospitalized but is expected to recover. Consumers Energy temporarily de-energized the area, affecting 488 customers.

  • 2 weeks ago | battlecreekenquirer.com | Susan Vela

    Two teenagers were injured near power lines in Leslie, Michigan, resulting in a grass fire. One teen died from electrocution after touching a steel rod to an electrical pole. The other teen was hospitalized but is expected to recover. Consumers Energy temporarily de-energized the area, affecting 488 customers.

  • 2 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Susan Vela

    Lansing's Pride celebration takes place June 28 in Old Town from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.Featured guest Adore Delano, of "American Idol" and "RuPaul's Drag Race" fame, will be available for photos. Numerous other Pride events are scheduled throughout June, including a flag raising, fundraisers, and a picnic. Events will be held in Lansing, East Lansing, St. Johns, and Mason. LANSING — The region's biggest Pride Month celebration happens later this month in Old Town.

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Matt Heffner

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Founder at Rooted Wanderings

Matt Heffner primarily covers news in the Great Lakes region, including areas in Michigan and Ohio, United States.

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Tyler Driesenga

Sports Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)

Tyler Driesenga primarily covers news in the Midwestern region of Michigan, United States, including areas around Lansing and surrounding suburbs.

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News Writer at Explore.com

Leslie Veliz primarily covers news in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, including areas around Seattle, Washington, and surrounding regions.

Steven Bohner

Senior Digital Content Producer, 13 ON YOUR SIDE at WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

Steven Bohner primarily covers news in Michigan, United States, focusing on areas like Lansing, Grand Rapids, and surrounding regions.

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James Hawkins

Sports Writer and Copy Editor at Detroit News

James Hawkins primarily covers news in Lansing, Michigan, United States and surrounding areas including East Lansing and Okemos.

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RT @LSJNews: A Lansing original: Why Jon Anthony Florist is closing after 84 years on Michigan Avenue https://t.co/3ab1JlLwJK

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RT @LSJNews: Historic photos illustrate the D-Day landings, which happened 81 years ago Friday, June 6. https://t.co/iGYmKlgVLY