New City Attorney (and Lots of Business) at East Lansing’s Council Meeting
Mike Homier, the new City Attorney, explained the Supreme Court coronavirus decision, while Council took actions on tasers, Walgreens, clean energy, Patriarche Park,...
No More Slack for Those East Lansing Bars That Have Violated Orders
Last weekend, four bars were observed by ELPD and officials from the Ingham County Health Department possibly breaking Covid-19 public health orders. No citations...
Ask ELi: When Will the Deer Be Culled?
The cull is expected to occur soon and will be conducted by government-employed sharpshooters working in East Lansing parks....
Meadows: Harbor Bay Started Asking for Age-Restriction Elimination Over a Year Ago
Steve Willobee came asking for accommodation long before Covid-19, says former mayor Mark Meadows. Now the City has issued violation notices to Harbor Bay, requiring...
With Half-Million-Dollar Contract Approved, Foster Swift Firm Becomes East Lansing’s City Attorney
The main feature of the new contract is a $500,000 annual cost cap. But the City could end up paying more than that to Foster Swift in any given year — Andrew...
City Manager Gets New 4-Year Contract, as Mayor Says City is ‘Turning the Page’
The new contract comes after two weeks of closed-door performance reviews between City Manager George Lahanas and Council. Andrew Graham has the details....
Kim Johnson Named New Chief of East Lansing Police
ELPD will have a new police chief, Kim Johnson, starting October 5. Find out more about Johnson and last night's discussion at Council on policing in East Lansing....
Choice of New Police Chief Could Be Announced Tomorrow at East Lansing Council
Four candidates for the job were interviewed by a panel last Tuesday and then by City Manager George Lahanas on Thursday. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports....
Interactive Map Shows Info on Quarantined Houses
See ELi's map that includes the locations being quarantined, type of residence, and length of quarantine....
Council Members Stunned to Learn Harbor Bay Is Illegally Renting to Non-Seniors at Newman Lofts
Mark Bell and Steve Willobee confirmed to Council on Tuesday night that they have rented four units to people under the 55+ age restriction. This violates local...