🌱 Patch AM: How a Lansing shooting probe uncovered drugs and stolen guns

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Lansing shooting probe uncovered drugs and stolen guns
• Why did Lansing’s fire chief lose his job before year’s end?
• How a new Spartan turned NIL money into meals for Lansing

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Frigid with flurries, with a high of 19 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 23, low: 9.
• Monday: Mainly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 20 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lansing shooting investigation leads to seizure of 220g of drugs, stolen guns (wilx.com) — Lansing police say a non-fatal shooting investigation led them to seize more than 220 grams of drugs and two stolen guns, with the suspect now held in Lansing City Jail on multiple serious charges. The Violent Crimes Initiative team led the case with help from state police and nearby departments, though investigators have not yet said which shooting this is tied to.
   

2. Lansing replaces fire chief amid lawsuit alleging he asked firefighter if she was wearing a bra (wlns.com) — Lansing officials have decided not to renew Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant’s contract, appointing veteran firefighter Carrie Edwards-Clemmons as interim chief while a lawsuit involving a female firefighter proceeds. City leaders and attorneys emphasize the impact on the Lansing Fire Department’s reputation and workplace culture as the case moves forward.
   

3. Michigan State basketball newcomer donates food to Lansing needy (mlive.com) — A new Michigan State basketball guard, Trey Fort, used his NIL earnings to fund a holiday food giveaway for Lansing families at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, drawing support from teammates and Mayor Andy Schor. Dozens of residents left with bags of groceries and a reminder that Spartan athletes are investing in their new community beyond the court.
   

4. Santa brings gifts, holiday cheer to children at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing (lansingstatejournal.com) — Children spending the holidays at UM Health‑Sparrow Lansing got a surprise visit from Santa, who handed out toys with help from volunteers and the Bottomless Toy Chest charity. One young patient from the children’s unit celebrated his eighth birthday there, choosing Lego sets for himself and gifts for his siblings as part of the 17‑year toy‑giving tradition.
   

📸 Around Lansing

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lansing

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• 33rd Annual Wonderland of Lights
  Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Recipient Rights Orientation
  Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Counties , 812 E Jolly Rd , Lansing
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Zoo Nights, With Lights!
  Potter Park Zoological Gardens , 1301 S Pennsylvania Avenue , Lansing
  5:00 pm
• Choir Concert
  Lyons Elementary
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Central United Methodist Church , 215 N Capitol Ave , Lansing
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
  Lansing Central United Methodist Church 215 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933
  8:45 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candy Cane Course - Lansing
  Burchard Park 220 E Maple St Lansing, MI 48906
  9:00 am
• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Lansing, MI
  AC Hotel Lansing University Area , 3160 E Michigan Ave , Lansing
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Caliente Brunch
  Sir Pizza - Old Town , 201 E César E. Chávez Ave , Lansing
  10:30 am
• Cocoa and Collection
  Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum , 547 E Circle Dr , East Lansing
  1:00 pm
• Naughty or Nice Dash Event
  Old Town Lansing River View Lofts , 202 E Grand River Ave , Lansing
  2:00 pm
• Cut and Light with Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
  Wild Bill's Tobacco , 5023 W Saginaw Hwy , Lansing
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Update: snow has been removed!
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• The Walt Disney Company posted a job opening for Youth Activities Counselor in Lansing. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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