Absent Obvious Solutions, Elected Officials, MSU Leaders, and Bar Owners Seek a “Unified Front”
Many restaurants and bars downtown will now refuse service to anyone not wearing a mask. What else is happening to prepare for fall?...
East Lansing’s Council Gives Mayor Extraordinary Emergency Powers
Council member Lisa Babcock strongly objected to handing over to the Mayor wide and unspecified powers during declared States of Emergency....
Businesses Opening and Closing Along East Lansing’s Main Corridor
What's closed, what's opening, what's happening along East Lansing's main strip? The latest from ELi....
Planning Commission Hoping for Compromise on Sunday Hours at Coolidge Court
Ever wondered why the shops in Coolidge Court aren't open on Sundays? That restriction dates back to 1986, and now the developer-owner wants it removed. Many neighbors...
Council Planning to Move Ahead with Policing-Related Actions
Following up on proposals pitched by Council member Lisa Babcock, City Council is looking at a law criminalizing "weaponizing police" and at making complaints against...
Citizens and Attorney Defend Officer Stephenson at Council; Prosecutor Not Yet Named
Officer Andrew Stephenson's defense attorney has strongly criticized Mayor Ruth Beier's remarks about his client. Citizens came forward this week to join him in...
Protest from ELPD to MSU Focuses on Racism, Militarized Policing
"The March Against Fear" started at East Lansing's City Hall and Police Department and ended at the MSU President's house. Andrew Graham reports, with photos from...
East Lansing’s Downtown Development Authority Votes for Independent Counsel
The DDA voted unanimously to seek expert independent legal counsel. The most immediate need is representation in any deal made over the Evergreen properties. Andrew...
Council Member Lisa Babcock Floats Five Proposals on Police Oversight and Equity in Prosecution
Lisa Babcock has proposed East Lansing's Council quickly pass five measures to deal with possible excessive use of force by police and possible bias in the City...
East Lansing’s Planning Commission Reconvened after Three Months – So What Happened?
The commission discussed redevelopment along Coolidge and West Roads, whether DTN should be allowed to use part of the first floor of "300 Grand" for a private fitness...