East Lansing’s Jeopardy! Brain Trust: Local Contestants Share Their Paths to the Iconic Game Show
Locals who have appeared on Jeopardy! said they took different approaches to prepare to be on the show.
City’s Evergreen Avenue Land Deal Will Leave Significant Debt Even After Sale
Taxpayers have lost more than $2 million on the Evergreen Avenue properties, even before the DDA has started to pay down the more than $5 million owed on the properties.
2025 in Review: A Look at What Happened in East Lansing This Year
Think you might’ve missed something this year? We’ve got you covered.
Rick Rapaport Helped Build Pride at MSU—Then AIDS Took His Life
Forty years after he became one of the area’s first AIDS deaths, Rick Rapaport’s impact on the community remains.
Local Organization Pushes Forward With Ambitious Plans to Clean Michigan Waterways
Michigan Waterways Stewards have removed more than 200,000 pounds of litter over the last three years.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Police Department Pledges Openness After Year Marked By Transparency Rollbacks
The police department plans to add information to its website to be more transparent, Chief Jennifer Brown told the East Lansing City Council.
Local Nonprofit Launches Solar Fundraiser to Support Independent Living Community
Along with providing affordable housing, LINCS helps residents in its community to find appropriate work opportunities and build social connections.
Five East Lansing Elementary School Students Taken to ER After Ingesting Marijuana Edibles
An email Robert L. Green Elementary School Principal Amy Webster sent to parents said emergency services were onsite Tuesday after five students reported feeling ill.
A Special Education Pioneer at a Crossroads: Ingham ISD Seeks $100M Bond to Replace Aging Beekman Center
The Beekman Center was groundbreaking when it opened in the 1960s, but the special education needs upgrades after operating for more than half a century.
East Lansing is in Year 25 of its 5-Year Plan to Replace Sidewalks
Residents are billed for repairs to sidewalks adjacent to their homes, which can cost homeowners thousands.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing City Council to Vote on Controversial Camping and Loitering Ordinances Tonight
The proposed public camping and loitering bans drew hours of condemnation from residents at a meeting earlier this month, and could be adopted by the East Lansing City Council at its meeting tonight.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Love in East Lansing
Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty hosts a Valentine’s Day special episode of East Lansing Insider.
MSU to Host Remembrance and Healing Events for Third Anniversary of School Shooting
Events include an organ remembrance, volunteer opportunities and a moment of silence at Beaumont Tower.
Quiet Adventures Symposium Returns Feb. 28 to Inspire Outdoor Exploration
The Feb. 28 symposium will feature speakers, activities and exhibitors for outdoor enthusiasts and people looking to pick up a new hobby.
Local Liberals: “The Second Amendment Is for Everyone”
There has been reporting that nationally people on the political left are purchasing more guns. What about locally?


















