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.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
When Should East Lansing Elections Take Place? Groups Take Opposing Sides
East Lansing residents will decide whether or not to move city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years at the Nov. 3 election.
East Lansing Schools Rethink Sex Education With New Curriculum
The updated curriculum shifts focus toward reproductive health, identity, healthy relationships and consent.
East Lansing Considers Upwards of $40 Million in Bond Payments For Infrastructure, Facility Upgrades
The East Lansing City Council is poised to begin a 45-day period in which residents could force a referendum on the city’s proposal to issue tens of millions of dollars in bonds for sewer infrastructure and improvements to city facilities. The city is considering borrowing nearly $30 million to pay for improvements to the sewer…
City Prosecutors Could Charge Woman Punched By ELPD Officer After County Prosecutor Declines to Pursue Case
The Aug. 2 incident has drawn sharp condemnation from area residents and the Lansing NAACP branch.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Should East Lansing be Worried About its Income Tax?
East Lansing’s income tax won’t expire for another four years. Should city officials already be worried about hurdles the tax could face in a renewal vote?
Draft Report Finds Black People More Likely to Face Severe Force From ELPD Officers
A draft report shows the underlying factors that drove a sharp increase in police use of force in 2025.
MSU Field Hockey to Host Youth Day as the Sport Sees Growth in Michigan
Previously, a group promoted the sport at Donley Elementary School.
East Lansing Council Discusses Possible City Hall Relocation, Approves Large Solar Project
City leaders publicly discussed moving City Hall last year, but any plans appear to be on hold until the council selects a new city manager.
East Lansing Artists Featured in ArtPrize
Five East Lansing artists spoke with ELi about their pieces.