Have Questions About Your Tax Assessment? Participate in the Assessor’s Review.
The East Lansing Tax Assessor's Review allows property owners who may have an issue with their assessment or who just have a question to get answers and potentially...
Despite ‘Lack of Trust’ in Developers, Council Votes 4-1 to Settle the Newman Lofts Dispute
“I am personally dismayed and appalled at the behavior of this developer,” senior advocate Nell Kuhnmuench told the Council. She was not alone in expressing...
Library to Reopen on First of March With Covid-19 Protocols in Place
The East Lansing Public Library will allow building entry for up to one hour to patrons starting Mar. 1. Library Director Kristin Shelley hopes the reopening will...
Council Discusses How to Use $300,000 for Rental Conversions in Chesterfield Hills
East Lansing’s City Council on Tuesday discussed approaches that could be used to convert a handful of older houses with rental licenses to owner-occupied houses....
Ask ELi: Why Are More Costly Library Renovations Coming?
The library is expecting to spend about $800,000 to do some “desperately needed” maintenance on various facilities. Why is this happening just a few years after...
ELPD Investigates Bomb Threat Directed at St. Thomas Aquinas School
The building was searched by K9s from ELPD, the Michigan State University Police Department, and the Michigan State Police Department. A bomb was not found, Andrew...
Council Waffles Over What to Do About Newman Lofts
The five members of East Lansing's City Council don't all agree on what should be done five months after the illegal rentals at Newman Lofts came to light....
As Parking System Revenues Plummet, Lease with Georgio’s Pizza Amended (Again)
The City’s parking system and some of the businesses that rent retail space from the City have been hit hard by pandemic-related shut-downs. A Freedom of Information...
Lake Lansing Road-Towar Avenue Intersection to be Redone This Summer
The changes come as part of improvements to White Park and the Northern Tier Trail and have pedestrian safety in mind. Andrew Graham provides the details....
No, A Dead Poet Did Not Vote In East Lansing’s Most Recent Election
Did Charlotte Brontë vote in the November 2020 election in East Lansing while residing at the Dublin Square pub? ELi's Andrew Graham brings the answer and explains...