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.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing City Council Delays Vote on Camping and Loitering Ban
One council member expressed concern about how broadly the ordinance could be enforced as it is currently written.
East Lansing May Try to Reduce Car Noise With Police-Led Education Initiative
If City Council amends an ordinance tonight, ELPD will begin pulling over cars with modified exhaust to educate drivers about noise laws.
East Lansing Jewish Center Vandalized after Bondi Massacre, Community Responds
ELPD is seeking assistance to find the person who spray painted Nazi symbols and threw rocks at a local Jewish center.
Homeless Encampment Crackdowns by Capital-Area Governments Raise Concerns From Helping Organizations
East Lansing may soon ban public camping and loitering in parking garages. Lansing is set to clear a large homeless encampment in the coming days.
East Lansing Planning Commission Unanimously Recommends Sheetz Approval
Sheetz representatives addressed concerns raised at an October meeting about stormwater and traffic before winning the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Up to a Dozen Sheetz Locations Could Come to Lansing Area
One Sheetz location is making its way through the approval process in East Lansing. It could be the first of many.
Pizzawala’s to Have Soft Opening Next Month
The restaurant plans to expand its hours over time after having a soft opening in February.
East Lansing Repeals Loud Exhaust Portion of Pretextual Stops Ordinance, to Consider Rolling Back Other Provisions
At last night’s meeting, council repealed a provision in the city’s pretextual stops ordinance that instructed officers to not pull drivers over for loud exhaust. It may roll back more provisions in the ordinance later on.
Five Big Questions for 2026
2025 was a busy news year. We’re guessing 2026 will be too.
The Votes Are In! See the Winners of ELi’s Second Annual Holiday Lights Contest
This year’s winning display featured a Star Wars-themed setup.