Incentivizing Positive Behavior, Building Relationships Discussed at School Board Meeting
The school board heard from Donley Elementary School Principal Tracey Barton and others on strategies to encourage good behavior....
ELPD Chief Kim Johnson on Leave
Few details are known at this time, but City Manager Robert Belleman has confirmed the ELPD chief is on leave....
Council Approves Glencairn Overlay, Unhappy with El Fresco Shrinkage
Council hopes to hear a plan that does not downsize the El Fresco area so much before it is scheduled to open on April 29....
Albert El Fresco Tweaks, Illegal Parking Discussed by DDA
Albert El Fresco will return to downtown East Lansing later this month....
Michigan Waterways Stewards: Meet the New Coalition Conserving Local Waters
Michigan Waterways Stewards are working with local businesses, organizations and volunteers to clean up the Red Cedar River and other Michigan bodies of water....
Path to Healthy Pension Funding Laid out to Council
For years, the city has struggled with its underfunded pension plan. Now, there appears to be a path forward - but there is work to do....
ELIPOC Amendments Approved by Council
Though controversial, the amendments to the ordinance regulating the city's police oversight commission are meant to provide clarity, and not change how the commission...
Council Not Sold on Proposed Short Term Rental Legislation
The city's lobbyist spoke at the March 12 discussion-only City Council meeting to update Council on proposed legislation that would regulate short term rentals....
Spin Scooters Banished, Tree Maintenance Approved by City Council
City Council permanently revoked Spin scooter company's license to operate in East Lansing at last night's meeting....
Equitable Hiring, Modernizing Systems Among Priorities Set by Council
City Council held a special meeting to narrow down a large list of priorities for 2024 and 2025....