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.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City Prosecutors Could Charge Woman Punched By ELPD Officer After County Prosecutor Declines to Pursue Case
The Aug. 2 incident has drawn sharp condemnation from area residents and the Lansing NAACP branch.
Lansing-Area Nonprofit’s Reparations Program Expanding to Provide Grants for Black-Owned Businesses
The Justice League will provide two grants worth more than $11,000 to local Black-owned businesses.
After Years of Road Closures, Trowbridge Businesses Want to Remind Customers They’re Still Here
Businesses in the Trowbridge Plaza will hold a Thrift and Thrive event on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Author Hanif Abdurraqib to Headline One Grand Read’s Community-Wide Book Program
ELPL, MSU Libraries and CADL patrons are invited to read Abdurraqib’s “There’s Always This Year” On Basketball and Ascension” and participate in related programs.
East Lansing Continues to Hammer Out Vision for Future Land Use
City officials discussed affordable housing and simplifying the city code.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About Food With The Local Epicurean
Mike Mudrey, co-owner of The Local Epicurean and For Crêpe Sake talks with Anna.
East Lansing Parks Department Posts Healthy Surplus, but Challenges Await
A large grant was a lifeline to the parks department during the last fiscal year, but a budget cut and lower program enrollment raises questions for the future.
East Lansing Council Considers $300 Million Plan to Address Growing Flooding Problems
The city could install a new utility to pay for infrastructure improvements that reduce flooding.
East Lansing HRC Moves Forward With Housing Investigation Despite Loss of Investigatory Powers
The commission said it can investigate the complaint because it was filed before the City Council stripped powers delegated in the ordinance that governs it.
Prime Time Seniors to Bring Generations Together Through Skill-Sharing Classes
East Lansing seniors will teach grade school children how to sew, carve, paint and much more in October.