2025 in Review: A Look at What Happened in East Lansing This Year
Think you might’ve missed something this year? We’ve got you covered.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Residents Push Back on Proposed Limits to East Lansing Human Rights Commission at Forum
The proposed ordinance amendments could be adopted by the City Council at its June 16 meeting.
Eight Years After Essay on Racism Gathered National Attention, Alex Hosey Weighs in on East Lansing’s Challenges
An essay Alex Hosey wrote at 15 led the East Lansing City Council to pass a resolution apologizing for the city’s history of racist practices.
David Balas’ Bold and Understated Leadership
David Balas won election to the East Lansing City Council in 1983. It had been only five years since Harvey Milk, the pioneering San Francisco politician and gay rights activist, had been assassinated in city hall. Just two years earlier, The New York Times first reported on a “rare cancer” affecting gay men. Another two…
Roads Roundup: Expect Closures on Grand River, Harrison, Local Highways Throughout Summer
Here’s a rundown on road projects that will create road closures in and around East Lansing this summer.
Who Should Police the City? East Lansing Debates Human Rights Commission’s Future
The East Lansing City Council is considering ordinance amendments that limit the city’s Human Rights Commission.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPS to Hire Safety Director After Spring Swatting Incidents
The position will come through a contract with a security company.
River Cleanup Program Gives Lansing Area’s Unhoused Residents Work, Purpose and Hope
Environmental group Michigan Waterways Stewards is partnering with unhoused people to clean Lansing area rivers.
ELPL’s New Musical Children’s Garden Was Years in the Making
The musical garden has been in the works since 2019.
Fireworks in East Lansing: Legal Hours, Fines and Safety Tips
Usually fireworks are prohibited in East Lansing, with the exception being around Independence Day and certain other holidays.
East Lansing High School Student Was Killed in Monday Morning Shooting
The district notified the guardians of ELHS students in an email.