ELi’s Voter Guide for the Nov. 3 Election
There are more than two dozen elected positions and ballot proposals on East Lansing ballots.
Thousands of Weekly Searches Tap Into ELPD’s Flock Data. Few Come From Local Police.
A 1,700-page document obtained through a records request reveals East Lansing’s Flock database is being used by dozens of police departments around Michigan.
East Lansing Election Results: Voters Back Charter Amendments, Tax Proposals, Progressive Candidates
East Lansing voters saw their preferred candidates win major elections.
ELi’s Voter Guide for the Aug. 4 Election
Find out what’s on the ballot, the different ways to vote and more!
Called Out of Retirement, Annette Irwin Aims to Bring Stability as East Lansing’s Interim City Manager
Irwin spoke with ELi days before she takes over as East Lansing’s top employee.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
How Will ‘Super El Niño’ Affect Mid-Michigan this Winter?
Expect less snow in mid-Michigan this winter, as a “Super El Niño” brings higher temperatures.
East Lansing Plans ‘Data Week’ Ahead of New Data Center Regulations
Events for data week will focus on AI, data centers and data science.
Emerging Opioid Cychlorphine Can Be Hidden in Other Drugs, MSU Warns
Cychlorphine can be 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Dori Leyko to Retire
Leyko, who has spent a decade as the district’s superintendent, will retire at the end of the school year.
‘Presidential Level Turnout’ Expected in East Lansing as Absentee Ballots are Mailed for Midterms
The Nov. 3 election will follow an August primary election that saw high turnout in East Lansing.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Six Months After Her Son Was Fatally Shot By East Lansing Police, a Mother is Still Asking for Transparency
The council authorized the police chief to sign updated use of force policies, though it’s unclear what impact the council’s action has — if any
New Style Salon, a Local Hijab-Friendly Oasis for Muslim Women
New Style Salon in the Trowbridge area has gained a reputation of being a comfortable space for Muslim women to get their hair done.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About Sexual Violence on College Campuses
Nationally, sexual assault rates are decreasing. However, on college campuses rates are remaining steady or even increasing.
Bailey Street Lot Loses Most Public Parking Amid Development Dispute
Several projects proposed to be built at the site have stalled since city officials said they would like the land to be developed, lot owners say.
State Lawmakers Urge East Lansing to Reconsider HRC Limits in Letter to City Council
The city’s Human Rights Commission can no longer review complaints about city officials.