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Morning Lansing! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lansing's River Trail deaths: what police are investigating now
  • Lansing reflects on the lasting legacy of former Mayor David Hollister
  • What EPA's Michigan visit means for cleanup, pipelines, and PFAS research

Also on today's calendar: Spice Kit: Cumin and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Friday: Decreasing clouds; less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lansing Police investigating fifth homeless death on the River Trail in 11 months (wkar.org) — Lansing Police are investigating the fifth violent death of a homeless man along the River Trail in 11 months and are examining whether the cases may be connected. Recent victims, including 70-year-old Denis Dunnebacke, suffered severe head and spinal injuries, raising concerns about safety for unhoused residents and transparency around how these deaths are publicized.
   

• David Hollister's amazing run ends at 84 (lansingcitypulse.com) — Lansing is remembering former mayor and state lawmaker David Hollister, who died Sept. 22 at 84 after decades of shaping the city's politics, economy, and neighborhoods. From cleaning up the old "sin strip" and bringing the Lugnuts downtown to helping save GM jobs and mentoring leaders into his final years, his legacy still defines much of modern Lansing life.
   

• EPA Administrator Zeldin Highlights Historic Cleanup, Energy Infrastructure and PFAS Research with Representatives Huizenga and Barrett During Michigan Swing (epa.gov) — From a Lansing-based swing through Michigan, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joined Reps. Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett to spotlight Superfund cleanup on the Kalamazoo River, energy pipelines, and PFAS research at MSU. The visit emphasized Trump administration priorities on expanding energy infrastructure while funding PFAS cleanup and research that could affect water quality for communities across mid-Michigan.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, many of you (especially neighbors that live on Victor) have probably seen my beagle, Evie, running loose.
    She is licensed, chipped and her vaccines are to up to date (including rabies). She gets out of every collar or harness that I put on her, so she is… (Nextdoor Lewton Rich)
  • I'm missing my all black male cat.
    He is fix and is vetted regularly but he is old (12 years old) and i haven't seen him in about a week. Sometimes he wanders around the neighborhood… (Nextdoor Ingham Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

East Lansing

  • East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Dori Leyko to Retire (eastlansinginfo.news)
  • Notes: Maryland's 'abnormality', Holgorsen's task for Colandrea, Aurich's equipment climb (omaha.com)
  • New officer responds to past allegations (amisun.com)

Okemos

  • Same number, his own story: Blake Burke carries on a family tradition at Okemos (wilx.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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