East Lansing’s Jeopardy! Brain Trust: Local Contestants Share Their Paths to the Iconic Game Show
Locals who have appeared on Jeopardy! said they took different approaches to prepare to be on the show.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Says Records Fee Hampers Police Brutality Investigation
The city is asking for $900 to provide body camera footage and police reports.
Council Roundup: Council Approves East Lansing’s First Sheetz Before Putting Moratorium on New Gas Stations
Sheetz, a 24-hour gas station, convenience store and restaurant, received approval from the East Lansing City Council to open its first location in the city. The Pennsylvania-based chain is popular in other states, but just recently just started adding locations in Michigan. Sheetz plans to add up to a dozen locations in the Lansing area,…
After Watching Minneapolis Protests, Local Groups are Preparing for a Surge in Immigration Enforcement
Lansing-area residents traveled to Minnesota to assist immigrant communities and draw attention to ICE actions. They took lessons from their visits home.
ELHS Robotics Club Turns Problems Into Progress
To be successful in competitions, the ELHS Robotics Club must build, program and drive a robot.
ACLU, Homelessness Advocacy Orgs Criticize Proposed East Lansing Ordinance
The ACLU of Michigan, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and National Homelessness Law Center questioned the legality and ethics of an ordinance proposed in East Lansing.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Officials Can’t Talk About the City’s Biggest Policing Controversy in Years Without Risking Insurance Coverage
For months, residents who have spoken at meetings about an incident of alleged police brutality have mostly been met by silence.
McKenna-Wicks, Flores and Carlson Join ELi’s Board of Directors
We are excited to announce our team has added decades of unique community experience.
East Lansing City Council to Meet With Advocacy Groups to Discuss Proposed Camping and Loitering Bans
Council approved an introduction of ordinances banning public camping and loitering in parking areas at Tuesday’s meeting. But comments made at the meeting raise doubt council will ever pass the ordinances.
Greater Lansing Looking to Draw More Girls Into Sports With Events this Week
This week, the Lansing Sports Commission will host a speakers event and sports clinic to promote women and girls in sports.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About Black History Month and the NAACP
NAACP Lansing-branch President Harold Pope speaks with ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols on this week’s East Lansing Insider episode.