Council Poised to Terminate Lahanas’ Contract Tonight; Talifarro Expected to Be Named Interim City Manager
This is a breaking story and may be updated....
In Chappelle’s Suit Against ELi, Appeals Court Judge Says There’s No Glimmer of a Case
“From the beginning, your honors, in the circuit court and before this court, this case has been a farce,” ELi'sattorney Brian Wassom said. “This is an exercise...
City Council Votes 3-1 to Make East Lansing a Sanctuary City
The mayor said he wants to "send out the clarifying call that we are that shining city on the hill." But Councilmember Brookover said he thinks this will do little...
As Glencairn Homeowners Protest Cell Tower Plan, More Towers May Be Coming to EL Neighborhoods (Updated)
City of East Lansing staff say more than 50 new "small cell" towers may be coming around town....
East Lansing’s Population Has Declined and Morphed Per Latest Census
More units of housing, but fewer residents. And a more diverse populace. What else changed about East Lansing from 2010 to 2020?...
DDA Grants River Caddis Another Six-Month Exclusive Deal on Evergreen Properties
The vote came down 7-2-1 and puts a hard stop on the extensions in July 2023. ELi's Lucas Day reports....
Deer Cull is On Hold as Council Will Revisit the Issue
Following an acrimonious debate between City Manager George Lahanas and Councilmember Dana Watson, East Lansing's deer cull has been put on hold and will be discussed...
Judge Richard Ball Reflects on 30 Years of Service as 54B District Judge
It’s easy to wonder how many lives would be different had Ball lost his bid against an incumbent in 1992. He won by 69 votes, and the rest is local history....
Study of ELPD Points to Policy Problems, Officers Feeling Unsupported by City Government
The 146-page report prepared by CNA was presented to City Council at the Dec. 6 meeting....
MSU Interim President Speaks to Violence Downtown and Student Housing in EL
Interim President Teresa Woodruff strives for positive relationship between the university and city....