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.
East Lansing Election Results: Voters Back Charter Amendments, Tax Proposals, Progressive Candidates
East Lansing voters saw their preferred candidates win major elections.
ELi’s Voter Guide for the Aug. 4 Election
Find out what’s on the ballot, the different ways to vote and more!
Called Out of Retirement, Annette Irwin Aims to Bring Stability as East Lansing’s Interim City Manager
Irwin spoke with ELi days before she takes over as East Lansing’s top employee.
Advocates Troubled by East Lansing’s Response to Sexual Harassment Complaint
City Manager Robert Belleman was placed on leave last week after a city employee made a sexual harassment accusation public.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
MSU Student Clinic to Help Homeless Pet Owners Keep Animals Healthy
On Sept. 27, MSU veterinary students will put on a free clinic where people who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless can have their pets cared for.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With East Lansing Public Library
East Lansing Info Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols talks with Library Communications Lead Gabby Kindig about ELPL’s programs and resources.