City’s Evergreen Avenue Land Deal Will Leave Significant Debt Even After Sale
Taxpayers have lost more than $2 million on the Evergreen Avenue properties, even before the DDA has started to pay down the more than $5 million owed on the properties.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Investigation report: No legal wrongdoing by East Lansing City Manager, but interviews raise concerns
An investigation into East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman did not find evidence to support a city employee’s claims of sexual harassment and bullying, though multiple individuals interviewed said Belleman communicates with female employees in a more demeaning and dismissive manner. These findings come from a report released by the city Friday from an independent…
East Lansing to Release Investigation into City Manager
The report details an investigation into a complaint about sexual harassment and bullying.
Residents Describe Fear, Bias at Emotional Meeting Following Release of ELPD Shooting Footage
Later in the meeting, a panel of East Lansingn police leaders answered questions from city leaders.
East Lansing Police Use of Force Spiked in 2025 as Oversight Mechanisms Collapsed
2025 saw a more than 50% increase in the number of incidents where East Lansing police used force compared to the year prior, records produced by the police department show.
Photos: Large Thunderstorm Brings Downed Trees, Power Outages to East Lansing
Monday’s thunderstorm downed trees and brought power outages to East Lansing.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Know the Ballot: Ingham County Voters to Decide on Majority of Potter Park Zoo Operating Funds at August Election
A millage that provides the majority of Potter Park Zoo’s operating funds will be up for renewal at the Aug. 4 election.
Photos: East Lansing’s Annual Pride Celebration Returns Downtown
Saturday’s celebration included drag performances, vendors and more.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: LGBTQ+ history in East Lansing
On this week’s East Lansing Insider podcast, Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty speaks with Tim Retzloff, who teaches history and LGBTQ studies at MSU.
Where to Find Farmers Markets Across Greater Lansing This Summer
East Lansing, Okemos and many more cities will host farmers markets this summer.
Bigger Crowds, More Vendors Expected at East Lansing’s Fifth Annual Pride Celebration
East Lansing’s Pride celebration has been getting bigger and bigger since the inaugural event in 2022.