The City’s Money Will Dry Up Within Five Years Without Adjustments, Financial Forecast Shows
The troubling forecast left one council member asking if the city could face bankruptcy....
City Accepts Settlement in Lawsuit Stemming From Denied Insurance Claim
The city accepted a $185,000 settlement after initially seeking more than $825,000....
City Council Gets a Progress Report on Priorities Set Last Year
The progress report was developed by city staff to give an update on where they believe the city stands in carrying out goals set by council last year....
Community Events, Resources Available on Anniversary of MSU Shooting
The two-year anniversary of the mass shooting on MSU's campus is Thursday....
Council Considers New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Saves BWL Lawsuit Talk for Closed-Session
Council opted to not publicly discuss the Michigan Supreme Court ruling against the city, instead talking about the suit in closed-session....
East Lansing Loses BWL Franchise Fee Lawsuit
The court found East Lansing issued a "disguised tax" through BWL bills....
Trump’s Attempted Federal Funding Freeze Causes Panic for Local Nonprofits, Essential Services
The since-rescinded order caused a local homeless shelter to wonder if its scheduled funding would ever arrive, and early learning centers to close for a day....
Hagan Realty One Step Closer to Grove Street Housing Project, as Council Approves Rezoning Request
Hagan Realty will still need to have a site plan approved in order to build townhomes on Grove Street....
Council Votes 3-2 Against Suing to Block Voter-Backed City Charter Amendment
Had the vote passed, the city would have taken legal action to challenge the validity of Proposal 1, a City Charter amendment approved by voters at the November...
Ask ELi: Could East Lansing Be Punished by the Federal Government for its Sanctuary City Status?
In 2023, the East Lansing City Council passed a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city. The resolution reaffirmed policies the city has been practicing for...