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East Lansing Council Declines Pay Raise (For Now); Clash Over Transparency in Board Appointments
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East Lansing Council Declines Pay Raise (For Now); Clash Over Transparency in Board Appointments

ByAyah ImranOct 10, 2025
Ingham County Judge Gives Final Approval to $7.8 Million East Lansing BWL Settlement
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Ingham County Judge Gives Final Approval to $7.8 Million East Lansing BWL Settlement

ByAnna Liz NicholsOct 10, 2025
East Lansing Parents Raise Alarm On Traffic Safety For Schoolchildren
Public Safety

East Lansing Parents Raise Alarm On Traffic Safety For Schoolchildren

ByAnna Liz NicholsOct 9, 2025

Council Candidates Talk East Lansing’s Sanctuary City Status, Downtown Safety, Budget and More at Candidate Forum
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Council Candidates Talk East Lansing’s Sanctuary City Status, Downtown Safety, Budget and More at Candidate Forum

ByLucas DaySep 19, 2025
The forum was recorded and is available to view.

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Ask ELi: ELPS Superintendent Dori Leyko Explains District’s Approach to Discipline
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Ask ELi: ELPS Superintendent Dori Leyko Explains District’s Approach to Discipline

ByDustin DuFort PettyOct 7, 2025
East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Dori Leyko spoke with ELi about evolving philosophies on discipline and what tools are available in ELPS.
East Lansing Police Chief Faces Backlash Over “Racist” Remark and Body Cam Lapses
Public Safety

East Lansing Police Chief Faces Backlash Over “Racist” Remark and Body Cam Lapses

ByAyah ImranOct 6, 2025
Some members of the police oversight commission believe comments East Lansing Police Chief Jen Brown made in a news interview showed racial bias.
ELi’s Voter Guide for the Nov. 4 Election
Government

ELi’s Voter Guide for the Nov. 4 Election

ByLucas DayOct 1, 2025
Prepare to cast your ballot by reviewing our reporting on the upcoming election.
Mayor by Day, Meijer by Night: The Price of Leadership in East Lansing
Government

Mayor by Day, Meijer by Night: The Price of Leadership in East Lansing

ByAllison Treanor, Adan Tomas QuanSep 30, 2025
Low compensation for council members may cause burnout for elected officials and make the elected positions unfeasible for many community members.
Council Delays Vote on Amendments to Police Oversight Commission; Tables Resolution On Social District
Government

Council Delays Vote on Amendments to Police Oversight Commission; Tables Resolution On Social District

ByAnna Liz Nichols, Ayah ImranSep 26, 2025
The city also reached a new three-year contract with City Manager Robert Belleman.
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East Lansing Police Chief Under Fire After “Racist” Remarks, Misleading Arrest Narrative
Public Safety

East Lansing Police Chief Under Fire After “Racist” Remarks, Misleading Arrest Narrative

ByLucas DayOct 8, 2025
City manager and council members condemn Chief Jen Brown’s comments; new video appears to show arrested man acting as a peacekeeper, not a perpetrator.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: ELi Editors Talk Rental Housing Affordability
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East Lansing Insider Podcast: ELi Editors Talk Rental Housing Affordability

ByLucas Day, Anna Liz NicholsOct 6, 2025
Managing Editor Luke Day and Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols discuss challenges East Lansing renters are facing.
How East Lansing Could Be Impacted By the Federal Government Shutdown and Michigan Missing the Deadline to Pass a State Budget
Government

How East Lansing Could Be Impacted By the Federal Government Shutdown and Michigan Missing the Deadline to Pass a State Budget

ByAnna Liz NicholsOct 2, 2025
About 5,000 federal civilian employees live in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, which includes East Lansing.
East Lansing Lifeguards Save Lives On and Off the Clock
Public Safety

East Lansing Lifeguards Save Lives On and Off the Clock

ByDustin DuFort PettySep 30, 2025
At least three Aquatic Center employees used their training to help save people in danger while off the clock this summer.
Test Scores Indicate Red Cedar Elementary Students are Overcoming Unique Challenges
Schools

Test Scores Indicate Red Cedar Elementary Students are Overcoming Unique Challenges

ByDustin DuFort PettySep 29, 2025
The scores indicate that many Red Cedar students overcome challenges like having English as a second language.
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