ELi’s Voter Guide for the Nov. 3 Election
There are more than two dozen elected positions and ballot proposals on East Lansing ballots.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Privacy Concerns Persist as ELPD Shares Flock Data Broadly With Michigan Police Agencies
Following an ELi investigation, city officials have raised questions about outside agencies’ access to local license plate data.
Lansing Might Have a Serial Killer. Its Failure to Protect the Unhoused is no Mystery, Advocates Say.
Five homeless people have died violently on the Lansing River Trail over the last year, sparking concerns about a serial killer.
Downtown Businesses Caught in Middle of Development Dispute
With a majority of the Bailey Street parking lot blocked off since Friday, some downtown businesses say they’ve already taken a hit.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Hear Arguments For and Against Moving City Council Elections
Voters will decide if City Council elections are to be moved from even- to odd-numbered years.
Tenant Resource Center Mid-Michigan Hosting Fundraiser on Sunday
The center was expected to help 175 people annually. In a year-and-a-half, it has helped 1,500.
Local Peace Organizations to Host Musical Rally
The event will be held 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Edgewood United Church of Christ.
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.