ELi’s Voter Guide for the Aug. 4 Election
Find out what’s on the ballot, the different ways to vote and more!
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
East Lansing Received Second Complaint About Belleman; To Tell Future Employers of His “Satisfactory” Performance
The city will pay Belleman more than $220,000.
Know the Ballot: Transportation Services for Elderly and Disabled Persons
The millage helps seniors stay independent by providing door-to-door transportation, Ingham County Deputy Controller Jared Cypher said.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing High School Student Was Killed in Monday Morning Shooting
The district notified the guardians of ELHS students in an email.
East Lansing Public Library Says Teen Behavior Issues Have Dropped Dramatically
The decrease in behavioral problems coincides with new strategies library staff implemented to address issues.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Men’s Mental Health and the Loneliness Epidemic
A local researcher speaks about how men’s mental health challenges have long gone unaddressed and what communities can do to take on problems.
East Lansing Parks Budget Cut Questioned Following Year-End Surplus
The city will finish the fiscal year with a $500,000 surplus in its general fund.
From Wells Hall to Pinecrest: Preacher’s Disciple Brings Anti-LGBT Message Home
The sign was put up by Brent VanNamen, who previously lived with the well-known “Wells Hall Preacher.”