The City’s Money Will Dry Up Within Five Years Without Adjustments, Financial Forecast Shows
The troubling forecast left one council member asking if the city could face bankruptcy.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Committee Makes Recommendations on How More than $400,000 From Federal Block Grant Program Should be Spent
The funds will be divided between nine different applicants.
MSU Museum’s Detroit Techno Exhibit Showcases Visionary Black Artists, Afrofuturism Movement
The exhibit will feature audio and visual components celebrating the rise of Techno music in Detroit.
ELPS Board, Teachers to Consider Later School Start Times During Contract Negotiations
Currently, school start times in the district range from 7:45 a.m. in the high school to 8:45 a.m. in elementary schools.
“First Amendment Audit” of ELPD Draws Widespread Attention Online
A “First Amendment Auditor” films police officers and other government employees to audit their reaction to minor disturbances.
Council Considers New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Saves BWL Lawsuit Talk for Closed-Session
Council opted to not publicly discuss the Michigan Supreme Court ruling against the city, instead talking about the suit in closed-session.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELi to Expand Reporting, Grow Staff After Receiving Large Grant
A grant from The Online Journalism Project will allow ELi to hire more reporters and expand our reach almost immediately.
ELPS Jobs at Risk Amid Student Shortages, Budget Cuts
Parents attended a recent school board meeting to defend a Red Cedar Elementary School teacher who appears likely to lose her job due to low enrollment in the school.
East Lansing Parks Commission Blasts Proposed Budget Cuts
City Council will finalize the city budget for fiscal year 2026 at a meeting tonight.
East Lansing Police Oversight Commission Moves to Hire Attorneys, Say New Police Contract Hurts Transparency, Accountability
Changes include officers’ names being redacted from reports given to the commission.
Jen Brown Selected as East Lansing’s New Police Chief
Brown has been serving as interim chief since December 2024.