Cuts to law enforcement, hidden debates and uplifting charities

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Today’s weather forecast

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We are still monitoring this morning’s precipitation in our neighborhoods as the same low pressure system from last evening continues to move across the state of Michigan.

Widespread showers will become more widespread this afternoon and a dry period will begin this evening.

For this entire system of rain, we are looking at totals ranging from a half inch to three quarters of an inch from last night through tonight.

Some localized areas may see up to an inch when this is all said and done. We will dry out both tomorrow and Saturday to end our work week.

We have a better chance of showers on Sunday morning and mid-week next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Three top local stories

Lansing

State lawmakers from the Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee will meet in Lansing and are expected to discuss proposed changes to Michigan’s concealed carry law.

The changes would ban concealed carry in certain state buildings, including the Capitol, House and Senate office buildings

The event will take place at noon in Room 403 of the Capitol

Charlotte

The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department is holding a news conference to discuss cuts to the department’s road patrol after voters rejected a ballot proposal that would have raised money to fund the county government.

Sheriff Tom Reich will discuss how the cuts will impact our neighborhoods at a press conference at 11 a.m.

We will bring you his address live on our website.

Okemos

In Okemos, basketball coaching legend Tom Izzo and his wife Lupe will present 10 charities with the Izzo Impact Grant Awards…

The awards aim to reward our local area charities for all the extraordinary work they do in the community

The event will take place from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in the Playmakers Community Room at 2299 West Grand River Avenue…

A look back at yesterday’s top local story

The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office announces afternoon road patrol service will be reduced

The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release Wednesday that road patrol service will be reduced from noon to 12 a.m.

Community reporter Will Lemmink spoke with community members in Sunfield and Mulliken about what this means for them.

Read the full article: https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/delta-township-grand-ledge/eaton-county-sheriffs-office-announces-cut-to-afternoon-road-patrol-shift

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