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
As Hannah Community Center Turns 100, East Lansing Eyes Third-Floor Expansion
Programming in the city could be expanded if the third floor of the Hannah Community Center is renovated.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
River Cleanup Program Gives Lansing Area’s Unhoused Residents Work, Purpose and Hope
Environmental group Michigan Waterways Stewards is partnering with unhoused people to clean Lansing area rivers.
ELPL’s New Musical Children’s Garden Was Years in the Making
The musical garden has been in the works since 2019.
Fireworks in East Lansing: Legal Hours, Fines and Safety Tips
Usually fireworks are prohibited in East Lansing, with the exception being around Independence Day and certain other holidays.
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.