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
East Lansing City Manager Placed on Leave
City Manager Robert Belleman will be placed on paid administrative leave beginning Wednesday at noon.
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.
Investigation report: No legal wrongdoing by East Lansing City Manager, but interviews raise concerns
An investigation into East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman did not find evidence to support a city employee’s claims of sexual harassment and bullying, though multiple individuals interviewed said Belleman communicates with female employees in a more demeaning and dismissive manner. These findings come from a report released by the city Friday from an independent…
East Lansing to Release Investigation into City Manager
The report details an investigation into a complaint about sexual harassment and bullying.
Residents Describe Fear, Bias at Emotional Meeting Following Release of ELPD Shooting Footage
Later in the meeting, a panel of East Lansingn police leaders answered questions from city leaders.
IN THE COMMUNITY
EL Planning Commission May Make Recommendation on 12-Story Apartment Tonight
The project has been revised since it was initially proposed last year.
Parks Commissioners Frustrated by Surprise Budget Cut
Recreational programs will see a fee increase next fiscal year to cover the nearly $400,000 budget cut.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Look at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center
Surplus store Operations Coordinator Chris Hewitt talks with ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols on this week’s East Lansing Insider podcast.
ELPS Superintendent Explains Lockdown Procedures at Board Meeting
East Lansing Public Schools was targeted by two false threats earlier this month.
East Lansing City Council Holding Surprise Meeting Thursday
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. and will include time for public comment.