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East Lansing Police Oversight Commission Moves to Hire Attorneys, Say New Police Contract Hurts Transparency, Accountability
Public Safety

East Lansing Police Oversight Commission Moves to Hire Attorneys, Say New Police Contract Hurts Transparency, Accountability

ByAyah ImranMay 21, 2025
Safety Concerns Emerge at MacDonald Middle School
Schools

Safety Concerns Emerge at MacDonald Middle School

ByDustin DuFort PettyMay 19, 2025
East Lansing City Council Votes to Change Attorneys for General Legal Services, Prosecution
Government

East Lansing City Council Votes to Change Attorneys for General Legal Services, Prosecution

ByLucas DayMay 16, 2025

City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall
Government

City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall

ByLucas DayMay 8, 2025
With the city slated to operate under a $3.1 million deficit next year, city leaders are looking for ways to cut spending or raise revenue.

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With Budget Deadline Looming, Council Opts to Preserve Parks Funding – For Now
Government

With Budget Deadline Looming, Council Opts to Preserve Parks Funding – For Now

ByLucas DayMay 14, 2025
Council passed a resolution to adjust next year’s budget to chip away at the deficit, but the biggest part of the initial proposal was left off.
EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church
News

EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church

ByDustin DuFort PettyMay 2, 2025
Leaders of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, but optimistic about the trajectory his leadership led the church.
Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released
Public Safety

Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released

ByLucas DayApr 25, 2025
The city is scheduled to select a new police chief next week.
East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week
Public Safety

East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week

ByLucas DayApr 23, 2025
East Lansing is scheduled to extend an offer to a new police chief next week, according to a city webpage dedicated to the police chief search. On the page, it says there were 15 applicants who responded to the job posting. A calendar of events states the city selected four or five finalists on April…
Budget Proposals for General Fund, Police, Fire, More Presented to City Council
Government

Budget Proposals for General Fund, Police, Fire, More Presented to City Council

ByLucas DayApr 18, 2025
Budget season is upon us and City Council dove into discussions about the deficit the general fund is proposed to operate under in the next fiscal year, the impact inflation is having on infrastructure improvements and how big projects on Michigan State University’s campus may impact the city’s finances.  City department heads gave presentations on…
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Jen Brown Selected as East Lansing’s New Police Chief
Public Safety

Jen Brown Selected as East Lansing’s New Police Chief

ByLucas DayMay 15, 2025
Brown has been serving as interim chief since December 2024.
A Q&A With Marcia Gebarowski, the East Lansing DDA’s First Executive Director
Development

A Q&A With Marcia Gebarowski, the East Lansing DDA’s First Executive Director

ByLucas DayMay 12, 2025
Gebarowski will help guide developments in the downtown area.
62nd East Lansing Art Festival to Return to Downtown Streets
Arts & Cultures

62nd East Lansing Art Festival to Return to Downtown Streets

BySarah SpohnMay 7, 2025
The East Lansing Art Festival will bring artisans, painters, sculptors, photographers, food trucks, live music and kids activities to downtown East Lansing.
City to Host Town Hall About Proposed Budget, Spending Cuts
Government

City to Host Town Hall About Proposed Budget, Spending Cuts

ByLucas DayMay 6, 2025
Proposals to chip away at the deficit include a major cut to parks funding.
Dawn Carson, East Lansing’s First Woman Fire Chief, is More than Just a Trailblazer
Public Safety

Dawn Carson, East Lansing’s First Woman Fire Chief, is More than Just a Trailblazer

ByAyah ImranMay 6, 2025
During her three years atop the department, Carson prioritized improving the mental and physical health of ELFD employees.
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