Caught Between Local Governments, Flooded Homeowners Struggle for Answers
On the eastern edge of East Lansing, five homeowners have spent weeks trying to figure out why the Aug. 12 rains flooded their basements with sewage. Weeks later,...
As Voters Seek to Discern Council Candidates’ Differences, ELi Asks Some Follow-Up Questions
With the election a little more than a month away, ELi is bringing you information designed to help you see the differences between candidates. ...
Scott Chappelle’s Federal Criminal Trial Pushed to May 2022
“This is going to proceed and come to a conclusion,” the presiding judge told the court yesterday. ELi's Andrew Graham reports on the latest in the Department...
Under Foster Swift, the City Attorneys’ Advice Has Become Ever More Hidden from View
Under the current City Council and City Attorney, it's gotten even harder for citizens to see the City Attorneys' opinions. ELi's Andrew Graham explains the struggle...
East Lansing’s Housing Study to Be Tackled at Special Joint Session
Planning staff for the City of East Lansing is looking for input on a "Near Term Housing Action Plan" as well as a longer-term vision. How can you listen and weigh...
East Lansing Insider: An Interview With ELHS Aquatics Coach Madi Zink
Have a listen as ELi's Andrew Graham and Madi Zink talk high school aquatics, and get a quick ELi news round-up from Andrew, too!...
What Decisions Were Made at Tuesday’s “Discussion-Only” City Council Meeting?
A lawsuit settlement, hair discrimination, food trucks in neighborhoods, controversially-confidential legal opinions, and more at this week's East Lansing City Council....
More Forgiveness for Developers, Public Land Sale, and Food Truck “Baby Steps”: City Council’s Decisions This Week
ELi brings you the news of what happened Tuesday, from talk of food truck regulation, to a $50K sale of public land to a neighbor, to a decision to forgive one hotel...
With Only City Council on the Ballot, the City Will Run (and Pay for) November’s Election
Why does the City of East Lansing have to take on the cost of this year's Council election, and why might your vote carry more weight than in other elections? ELi's...
Sewer Construction On Northlawn Avenue Didn’t Factor Into Localized Flooding, Says the City
ELi's Andrew Graham investigates what happened on Aug. 12 along Northlawn Avenue, and brings information about what you can do to help protect your home and belongings....