Author: Nathan Andrus

Nathan Andrus is ELi’s chief data reporter, frequently taking complex Freedom of Information Act requests and government materials and turning them into comprehensive reports and graphics for our readers. Click here to read more about our staff.
East Lansing Info (ELi) Begins Search for Managing Editor

East Lansing Info (ELi) Begins Search for Managing Editor

East Lansing Info’s recently formed Task Force makes its first recommendation: to begin an immediate search for a new Managing Editor.

Massive EL Rain Caused Sewer Backups Especially in Glencairn, Bailey, Shaw Estates
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Massive EL Rain Caused Sewer Backups Especially in Glencairn, Bailey, Shaw Estates

Following the record-setting rain on the night of August 11-12, ELi surveyed readers to try to get a sense of where problems might have been grouped. What did we learn? Alice Dreger and Nathan Andrus report.

“Lessons Learned” from City’s Botched Handling of 55-Gallon Oil Spill on Private Property
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“Lessons Learned” from City’s Botched Handling of 55-Gallon Oil Spill on Private Property

Why did it take a month for the City of East Lansing to investigate a spill of at least 55 gallons of hydraulic oil, an unknown quantity of which went into a private storm drain? And what now?

Tracking Alleged Violations of Public Health Orders With ELi
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Tracking Alleged Violations of Public Health Orders With ELi

Curious where ELPD is issuing citations for alleged violations of public health orders? ELi’s Nathan Andrus helps you visualize it.

What’s Legal Where with Covid-19 in East Lansing?
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What’s Legal Where with Covid-19 in East Lansing?

Confused about what’s legal where in the various parts of East Lansing when it comes to Covid-19? We have you covered!

Explore Vacant Commercial Properties in Downtown East Lansing
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Explore Vacant Commercial Properties in Downtown East Lansing

Check out our interactive map of downtown commercial properties in downtown East Lansing, and read our analysis of the information provided by City staff.

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You Get a Car? Depends on Who You Are in the City of East Lansing.

You Get a Car? Depends on Who You Are in the City of East Lansing.

Following up on a tip from a City employee who thinks East Lansing’s vehicle policies waste tax dollars, ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott provides a look at the spending.