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RED CEDAR RIVER


Permanent fencing built at Michigan State University after Brendan Santo drowning

EAST LANSING, MI - Michigan State University crews have started permanent fence installation along the Red Cedar River to improve campus safety after the Brendan Santo drowning last fall. His body was found in the Red Cedar River shortly after midnight on Jan. 21 this year. Santo was last seen leaving Yakeley Hall on the MSU campus shortly before midnight on Oct. 29, according to MSU police. Read more: Body found in Red Cedar River confirmed to be Brendan Santo, police sayInvestigators do not suspect foul play nor self-harm as reasons for Santo’s disappearance, MSU police said. Read more from MLive:Brendan Santo death prompts Michigan State to install fencing along Red Cedar RiverBrendan Santo’s family petitions for fences, better safety on Red Cedar RiverBody found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayTo find Brendan Santo, East Lansing must dam Red Cedar River, petitioners sayMSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

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Michigan State University building safety barrier after drowning

Michigan State University is set to place a steel safety barrier along a half-mile stretch of the Red Cedar River after the drowning death of visiting 18-year-old student last fall.

Investigating Brendan Santo’s death: Why were cameras not working on campus? What are police doing now?

Big changes are coming to the campus of Michigan State University after a visiting college student was found dead in the Red Cedar River.

Investigating student safety at MSU

Questions still remain after the heartbreaking loss and shocking discovery of Brendan Santo’s body in the Red Cedar River in East Lansing. Local 4 Investigator Karen Drew has uncovered new details in the case, and traveled to Michigan State’s campus to get answers.

300 security cameras installed across MSU housing as campus safety push continues

EAST LANSING, MI - The installation of 300 security cameras across the Michigan State University campus is complete, according to an email from the university residential service LiveOn. The camera project is part of a recent push by MSU officials to address safety and security concerns across campus, said spokesman Dan Olsen. “Cameras have been strategically placed to enhance the overall safety and security of the residence halls,” according to the email. All on-campus residence halls and apartments now have the newest security cameras, according to the email. His body was found in the Red Cedar River shortly after midnight on Jan. 21.

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Brendan Santo’s drowning death ruled accidental

Brendan Santo, 18, was visiting friends at Michigan State University over Halloween weekend last year when he went missing.

Brendan Santo died of accidental drowning, report shows

EAST LANSING, MI - Brendan Santo died of accidental drowning, according to a toxicology report released Monday. His body was found in the Red Cedar River shortly after midnight on Jan. 21. Acute ethanol intoxication was listed as a contributory factor to Santo’s death, the report shows. After Santo’s death, MSU installed temporary fencing around the Red Cedar River to prevent future accidents. Read more from MLive:Brendan Santo death prompts Michigan State to install fencing along Red Cedar RiverBrendan Santo’s family petitions for fences, better safety on Red Cedar RiverBody found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayTo find Brendan Santo, East Lansing must dam Red Cedar River, petitioners sayMSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

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Hear from the private investigator who found Brendan Santo’s body in the Red Cedar River

Brendan Santo, 18, was visiting friends at Michigan State University over Halloween weekend last year when he went missing.

Brendan Santo death prompts Michigan State to install fencing along Red Cedar River

EAST LANSING, MI - Michigan State University is now installing temporary fencing along parts of the Red Cedar River in response to Brendan Santo’s death, officials said. His body was found in the Red Cedar River shortly after midnight on Jan. 21. Santo was last seen leaving Yakeley Hall on the MSU campus shortly before midnight Friday, Oct. 29. It took three and a half months to find Getz’s body, which was attached to a fallen tree in the Red Cedar River, according to a summary of his case. More from MLiveBody found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayTo find Brendan Santo, East Lansing must dam Red Cedar River, petitioners sayMSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

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MSU mulling Red Cedar River safety measures outlined in Brendan Santo petition

EAST LANSING, MI - Michigan State University officials are mulling the implementation of fencing and other safety measures around the Red Cedar River in the wake of Brendan Santo’s death. The 18-year-old Grand Valley State University freshman from Rochester Hills went missing on Oct. 29 on the MSU campus. His body was found in the Red Cedar River shortly after midnight on Jan. 21. Improving campus safety for “our Spartan community and guests” is an important priority, MSU spokesman Dan Olsen said. More from MLiveBody found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayTo find Brendan Santo, East Lansing must dam Red Cedar River, petitioners sayMSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

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Brendan Santo’s visitation scheduled near hometown of Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER, MI - There will be a visitation for the late Brendan Santo this Thursday in Rochester. The 18-year-old, from Rochester Hills, went missing on Oct. 29 on Michigan State University’s campus, was found in the Red Cedar River shortly after midnight on Jan. 21. The Santo family has organized a petition to implore MSU officials to improve safety measures around the Red Cedar River. “Let’s make MSU a safer place in memory of our beloved Brendan Santo,” the petition states. Read more from MLive:Body found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayTo find Brendan Santo, East Lansing must dam Red Cedar River, petitioners sayMSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

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Brendan Santo’s family petitions for fences, better safety on Red Cedar River

EAST LANSING, MI - After nearly three months, Brendan Santo’s body was recovered Friday, Jan. 21, in the Red Cedar River. While brought his family some closure, there is one more thing they want Michigan State University to do: Increase safety on the Red Cedar River. The family is circulating a petition to install fences in areas where the river runs through campus, as well as other safety measures. “Let’s make MSU a safer place in memory of our beloved Brendan Santo,” the petition states. More from MLiveBody found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayTo find Brendan Santo, East Lansing must dam Red Cedar River, petitioners sayMSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

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Body Found In Red Cedar River Identified As Brendan Santo, MSU Police Say

A body found Friday in the Red Cedar River has been confirmed as that of 18-year-old Brendan Santo, who vanished on Oct. 29 while visiting the Michigan State University campus, police said.

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St. Clair Shores Councilman Wants To Save Obsolete Water Tower

It's rusty and no longer needed, but a 165-foot water tower still has fans in a Detroit suburb.

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Michigan State University Police: Body positively identified as Brendan Santo

The Michigan State University police said Sunday the medical examiner has positively identified the body found Friday as Brendan Santo based on dental records.

Family of Brendan Santo calls for better safety measures near Red Cedar River

The family of Brendan Santo is asking for changes to Michigan State University’s campus after Santo’s body was found over the weekend in the Red Cedar River.

Body found in Red Cedar River confirmed to be Brendan Santo, police say

LANSING, MI - Authorities have confirmed that a body recovered in the Red Cedar River is that of missing Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo. Santo was last seen at Michigan State University in late October, 2021. Michigan State University Police Inspector Chris Rozman confirmed on Jan. 22 that the medical examiner positively identified the body as Santo based on dental records. Students at Grand Valley State University can contact the University Counseling Center at 616-331-3266. The MSU Employee Assistance Program is available by calling 517-355-4506More from MLiveBody found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayTo find Brendan Santo, East Lansing must dam Red Cedar River, petitioners sayMSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

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MSU Police credit private investigator for helping find submerged body, believed to be Brendan Santo

LANSING, MI -- A day after authorities recovered a body in the Red Cedar River believed to be that of Brendan Santo, police are crediting a private investigator’s underwater camera work with helping make the discovery. Related: Body found in Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo, police sayPolice on Saturday said they were planning to search the exact same area beginning the week of Jan. 24. Police said the area already had been identified as an area of “significant interest” for police and the Santo family. Robison had been working with the Santo family on the case. “Our original news release said that we have worked collaboratively with the Santo family and their supporters, and that partnership was essential in our effort to find Brendan.

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Police: River search executed early after Brendan Santo’s body reportedly spotted on underwater camera

The body of a teen who went missing while visiting Michigan State University last October was recovered from a river on Friday after a planned search of that area was executed sooner than expected.

MSU Police: Tip From Private Investigator Led To Discovery Of Body Believed To Be Brendan Santo

In an update on Saturday, Michigan State University police said a private investigator working with Brendan Santo's family notified them of what is believed to be his body found in the Red Cedar River.

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Body believed to be Brendan Santo recovered by MSU police

The body of Brendan Santo was found Friday, Jan. 21, in an area full of debris, but what led law enforcement to the location?

Body believed to be Brendan Santo recovered by dive team

The body of Brendan Santo was found Friday, Jan. 21, in an area full of debris, but what led law enforcement to the location?

Nightside Report Jan. 21, 2022: Body found in river believed to be Brendan Santo, Port Huron teacher assigns ‘culturally insensitive’ coloring sheet on MLK Day

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Body believed to belong to Brendan Santo recovered from Red Cedar River

A body believed to belong to Brendan Santo was recovered from the Red Cedar River in East Lansing.

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Body believed to be Brendan Santo found in river months after disappearance on Michigan State campus

Police said a body they believe to be Brendan Santo has been found in the Red Cedar River nearly three months after he disappeared on the campus of Michigan State University.

Search for Brendan Santo nears 3 months after disappearance on Michigan State campus

It’s been nearly three months since Brendan Santo was last seen at Michigan State University, but there’s still no sign of the missing Rochester Hills student.

Reward increased 2 months after Brendan Santo’s disappearance at Michigan State

It’s been two months since Brendan Santo went missing on Michigan State University’s campus, and the reward for information that leads to his discovery is growing.

Search for Brendan Santo continues along Red Cedar River in East Lansing

Search crews scoured East Lansing again on Sunday looking for 18-year-old Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo.

Rescue divers search for 18-year-old Brendan Santo, last seen at Michigan State University

Brendan Santo, 18, was last seen on Oct. 29 at Michigan State University.

$11K reward offered for help finding teen who went missing on Michigan State campus

The reward for information that may help authorities locate a teen who went missing on Michigan State University’s campus last month has increased to $11,000.

Nightside Report Nov. 2, 2021: Search for missing teen continues on Michigan State campus, thieves hack into key fobs to steal cars

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‘We remain hopeful at this point’: Search for missing teen continues on Michigan State campus

The Michigan State Police marine division spent hours searching the Red Cedar River on Tuesday in East Lansings.

Video: Now this is how you spend a football Saturday in East Lansing

But on a game day at MSU, the atmosphere kicks up to a whole new level of excitement. MLive’s video team has captured all the sights - and sounds - of what you can expect to see when you roll into East Lansing for a little gridiron action. Watch the video for details on all the different spots across campus where you can set up your pre-game party, depending on your tailgate style. So enjoy your day, tailgate responsibly and remember to always Sparty On! #GoGreen #GoWhiteREAD MOREEast Lansing’s top spots for gameday eatsParking, restaurants, bars: Visitors guide to East Lansing

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Flood warning issued for Red Cedar River in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, MI – A flood warning has been issued for the Red Cedar River. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids says the iconic river in East Lansing is at an increased risk for flooding until Sunday night. The river’s flood state is at seven feet as of Thursday afternoon, but it is expected to continue rise and flood just after midnight on Friday. It will crest at 8.1 feet on Saturday before falling back below flood state Sunday evening, the NWS said. The river is expected to reach flood stage in East Lansing after midnight tonight.”The crest compares to a previous incident on Feb. 16, 1915, according to the NWS.

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