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.
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.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
After Major Storms, East Lansing’s Tree Pruning Program Shows Its Value
A preventative care program that started in 2024 aims to make city trees more resilient against severe weather.
Creating Connections, New Radio Station in Lansing Aims to Amplify New Voices
Station leaders hope it is running by the end of the year.
Developer Sues East Lansing After Apartment Rejection
While the scope of the lawsuit is not yet known, concerns about litigation were raised at a Planning Commission meeting before the City Council denied the proposal.
The Changing Classroom
Longtime teachers say the expanded use of technology and diminishing standards are among the biggest changes they’ve seen during their careers.
East Lansing Begins Lengthy Process to Find Next City Manager
The city is unlikely to find its new top employee until 2027.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Back to School With Greater Lansing Area Moms
It’s back to school for East Lansing Public Schools students.
East Lansing is Seeing More Extreme Rain Storms, a New Plan Prepares for a Wetter Future
There’s no easy fix to widespread flooding in East Lansing, but a nearly completed plan will help the city address the biggest problems.
On Patrol With East Lansing’s Parking Enforcers
An East Lansing Info reporter joined Parking and Code Enforcement officers for a ride along earlier this summer.
National Politics Are Driving Anti-Muslim Hate in East Lansing, Islamic Center Leaders Say
There has been an increase in hateful posts made targeting the East Lansing Islamic Center since Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic senate nomination at the August primary election.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Listen to the Highlights From City Council’s Meeting
Hear directly from residents and city leaders who reacted to a video of an ELPD officer punching a restrained woman.