SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
EL High School Closed Friday, as School Board Continues to Face Backlash
ELi brings you a wider look at what’s going on with the tensions in East Lansing Public Schools.
East Lansing Police First Heard about High School Lockdown from a Parent Who Called 911
ELPD called the school to confirm it was, in fact, in lockdown.
East Lansing High School Teachers and Students Describe Fear and Exhaustion from Ongoing Violence
“There was a firearm within four feet of me,” a student who rushed to help a teacher told the East Lansing Public Schools Board of Ed. “I had no clue.”
Special East Lansing District Identified as “Ripe for Redevelopment”
If the “test” area for a new form-based zoning code works out, it could be implemented in other parts of East Lansing, too.
After Library Director Calls Police on Wrongly-Accused Black Teen, Outrage Expressed to Board
A long-time East Lansing resident says her son was racially profiled by the library director, and she wants the director removed from her position. What comes next is not clear.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Acting Director of Public Works Nicole McPherson Resigns, Too
McPherson’s resignation adds to a pile of resignations by top East Lansing city administrators.
With Turmoil in the City’s Workforce, Brookover Wants Council Involved in Hiring
City Councilmember George Brookover wants two council members in the final round of interviews for department heads.
Mayfield Resigns as East Lansing High School Principal
Superintendent Dori Leyko cites “privacy and confidentiality reasons” for providing little information.
New Citizens’ Organization Hopes to Help Guide 5G Cell Tower Installation
A group of East Lansing homeowners are trying to preserve neighborhood aesthetics.
Bacon and Talifarro Speak about Exodus of Top City Employees
Mayor Ron Bacon addressed rumors while Talifarro described “an emotionally challenging and arduous time.”













