Applications Now Sought for Study Committee on Independent Police Oversight
Just about the only people not eligible to serve on the study committee are those who are active-duty police officers....
Mayor Ruth Beier Sees Big Benefits and Big Risks to MSU’s Decision
“It’s going to be scarier for the city than I think it is for campus,” Beier said about MSU's decision to reopen in the fall....
Council Unanimously Approves Police Oversight Study Group; Split Vote Removes Mayor as Chair
The vote happened in the shadow of the police killing of George Floyd and amidst more calls for firing ELPD Officer Andrew Stephenson....
Barrio Tacos May Open Soon, But Jolly Pumpkin Not Until Fall
A rep for Barrio's says that restaurant will reopen if Albert Ave. is closed off for outside take-out dining. But Jolly Pumpkin won't open before Labor Day....
City Government Meetings that Will (and Won’t) Happen in East Lansing Next Week
East Lansing's City Government is getting busy. What's up?...
East Lansing School Board Trustee Wants Planning for Fall to Start Now
Chris Martin wants open conversations about what to do with regard to the start of the next school year. The entire School Board will talk about the superintendent's...
East Lansing’s Housing Study Never Did Start, and Now the Plan Is On Hold
Housing Administrator Annette Irwin told a city commission last night that all bets are off in terms of when we might see that long-awaited housing study....
Police Association Blasts East Lansing’s Plans for Study Committee
Representatives of the police unions say "the City Council shows an obvious disdain for our law enforcement officers" as talks continue on policing in East Lansing....
The Red Cedar River Is Flooding
The Red Cedar River is up over its banks. ELi's Gary Caldwell brings us photos....
Emergency Closures Cause City of East Lansing’s Revenues to Plummet
Parking revenues have taken a steep dive. Fees and fines are way down. The shortfall in the Parks & Rec budget looks to be $300,000. And with MSU shuttered, the...