ELi’s Voter Guide for the Nov. 4 Election
Prepare to cast your ballot by reviewing our reporting on the upcoming election.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing is in Year 25 of its 5-Year Plan to Replace Sidewalks
Residents are billed for repairs to sidewalks adjacent to their homes, which can cost homeowners thousands.
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Says Records Fee Hampers Police Brutality Investigation
The city is asking for $900 to provide body camera footage and police reports.
Council Roundup: Council Approves East Lansing’s First Sheetz Before Putting Moratorium on New Gas Stations
Sheetz, a 24-hour gas station, convenience store and restaurant, received approval from the East Lansing City Council to open its first location in the city. The Pennsylvania-based chain is popular in other states, but just recently just started adding locations in Michigan. Sheetz plans to add up to a dozen locations in the Lansing area,…
After Watching Minneapolis Protests, Local Groups are Preparing for a Surge in Immigration Enforcement
Lansing-area residents traveled to Minnesota to assist immigrant communities and draw attention to ICE actions. They took lessons from their visits home.
ELHS Robotics Club Turns Problems Into Progress
To be successful in competitions, the ELHS Robotics Club must build, program and drive a robot.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Charter Review Committee Members Urge Council to Advance Amendments
Members of a committee that recommended changes to the City Charter don’t believe votes on the 29 proposed amendments should be spaced out across several ballots, as is being discussed.
MSU Entrepreneurs Earn Spot on ABC’s Shark Tank With Shoelace Startup
A viewing party will be held at Lansing Brewing Company for the airing of the March 4 Shark Tank episode.
School Board Roundup: Board “Pauses” Lifetouch Relationship Over Alleged Epstein Connection; Hears Sex Ed Updates
The district had no spring activities scheduled with Lifetouch and the district is reviewing available information to determine the future of its relationship with the company.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The City Continues to Consider Camping and Loitering Bans
The East Lansing City Council again deferred a vote on proposed bans on public camping and loitering in parking areas.
Growing Old With Prime Time
The Prime Time Seniors program, which serves area residents 55 and older, will add to its already expansive programming in the fall.