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What's up Lansing! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new utility rules could mean for Lansing’s Board of Water and Light
  • How East Lansing’s new star powered a big win over Sexton
  • How Lansing’s park pass is funding upgrades across Mid-Michigan

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 37 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, chilly, temps: high: 27, low: 11.
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, with a high of 27 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Michigan House committee discusses municipal utility ownership, passes bills on utility regulation (michiganadvance.com) — Lansing residents served by the Board of Water and Light are at the center of a new House hearing on municipal utilities, where BWL was highlighted as the state’s largest public power provider. Lawmakers also advanced two bills on tree trimming near power lines and protecting access to natural gas and propane, changes that could shape how local utilities operate in coming years.
   

2. Kingston Thomas ready to put tools to use for East Lansing boys basketball (lansingstatejournal.com) — East Lansing’s defending Division 1 state champion boys basketball team is off to a 2-0 start after a 73-58 win over Sexton at Lansing’s Don Johnson Fieldhouse, powered by 23 points from junior guard Kingston Thomas. With a new offer from Michigan State and a larger role this season, Thomas and teammate KJ Torbert are emerging as the Trojans’ key leaders in their title defense.
   

3. Michigan DNR approves $1.9 million grant for local parks (wilx.com) — State officials in Lansing have approved nearly $1.9 million in Recreation Passport grants to upgrade local parks across 15 Michigan communities, including several in Mid-Michigan. Projects include restroom work at Vevay Township Community Park and improvements at Clinton Trails County Park and a senior center park in St. Johns, funded through the $14 annual state park pass.
   

4. East Lansing Police Use of Force Has Surged and Racial Disparities Have Grown, Data Shows (eastlansinginfo.news) — East Lansing’s police are using force more often this MSU school year, with new data showing a sharp rise and widening racial disparities in who’s affected. City leaders, the oversight commission, and the Lansing NAACP branch are clashing over Police Chief Jen Brown’s leadership, proposed bias training, and a plan to add officers and surveillance downtown that could strain the city budget.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost female cat found near Old 27 and Gier.
    She has been around for a week or so, seems in pretty good shape so I don't think has been homeless for too long. Anyone missing her? (Nextdoor State to Chavez)
  • When my health issues are in active flare (the cold makes them 10x worse) I spend a lot of time in bed trying to deal with the pain.
    Crochet, and fiber arts in general, help my spirits and distract me from the pain. It's a good time to take on challenging projects and learn new… (Nextdoor Delta Township-Canal Rd)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Carpet Clean Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Lansing. Apply here.
  • DoorDash posted a job opening for Drive with DoorDash in Lansing. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lansing here.

Ok Lansing! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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