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.
Advocates Troubled by East Lansing’s Response to Sexual Harassment Complaint
City Manager Robert Belleman was placed on leave last week after a city employee made a sexual harassment accusation public.
They Never Grew Old: East Lansing’s WWII Dead
Thirty-seven service members from East Lansing were killed during World War II. These are their stories.
East Lansing Schools Targeted by Two “Swatting” Calls in Three School Days. It’s Part of a Larger Trend.
Calling in false emergencies to draw a large response from law enforcement is a growing concern, with calls more often targeting large entities like schools and religious institutions.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
DOJ’s Reasoning for Monitoring East Lansing’s Election Doesn’t Make Sense, Officials Say
The Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to East Lansing’s Aug. 4 primary election.
As Hannah Community Center Turns 100, East Lansing Eyes Third-Floor Expansion
Programming in the city could be expanded if the third floor of the Hannah Community Center is renovated.
DDA, Planning Commission Recommend Large Apartment Downtown, but Parking Could Still Sink Project
Developers will need to submit a parking plan, a requirement that was not previously clear.
Extreme Heat Can Turn Common Medications Into Health Risks, MSU Doctor Warns
High temperatures impact everyone, but people taking certain medications for mental health, high cholesterol, weight loss and more can be especially at risk.
City Council Defers Votes on Graduate Rooftop Bar Expansion, Large Downtown Apartment
The projects will now likely be voted on at the July 21 City Council meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Some Grand River Businesses Are Seeing Fewer Than Half Their Usual Customers With Road Closure
The road work has blocked the main entrances of several businesses along East Lansing’s busiest street.
ELPS to Hire Safety Director After Spring Swatting Incidents
The position will come through a contract with a security company.
River Cleanup Program Gives Lansing Area’s Unhoused Residents Work, Purpose and Hope
Environmental group Michigan Waterways Stewards is partnering with unhoused people to clean Lansing area rivers.
ELPL’s New Musical Children’s Garden Was Years in the Making
The musical garden has been in the works since 2019.
Fireworks in East Lansing: Legal Hours, Fines and Safety Tips
Usually fireworks are prohibited in East Lansing, with the exception being around Independence Day and certain other holidays.