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Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness declined in Michigan Connections Academy during the 2022-23 school year.

MSU experts offer guidance on protecting against cybercrime

In East Lansing, Michigan, the spotlight on preventing and responding to cybercrime is intensifying as the cost of cybercrime nears $10 trillion annually.

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On Sunday, March 23 former Okemos High School Brennan Walton competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

Their team entered the tournament as a 2 seed.

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Colin Walton, former Okemos High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

The game took place in Rocket Arena.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Ingham County in week ending Mar. 15?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

3 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Capitol News publication area in 2024

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in the Capitol News publication area submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ingham County in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Haslett Public Schools SAT Performance: How many economically disadvantaged students set for college in 2022-23 school year?

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness declined in Haslett Public Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Elissa Slotkin addresses concerns over federal budget cuts affecting veterans

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin addressed concerns regarding potential impacts of federal budget cuts on veterans’ services in tweets dated March 23rd, 2025.

Elissa Slotkin raises alarm over VA care cuts impacting veterans

U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin expressed concern over potential federal budget cuts affecting veterans' healthcare services in Michigan through tweets dated March 23, 2025.

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Aaliyah Nye, former East Lansing High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

Their team entered the tournament as a 5 seed.

Percentage of economically disadvantaged students ready for college grows in Waverly Community Schools in 2022-23 school year

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness improved in Waverly Community Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

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Capitol News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Capitol News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Eaton County in week ending Mar. 15?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Eaton County: Income Maintenance made up 1.8% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Eaton County, providing an average of $895 per capita to residents.

Brennan Walton, former Okemos High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

The Michigan State Spartans won 87-62.

Colin Walton, former Okemos High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament