How Do You Reach These Kids?
As November’s elections approach, there’s a university-sized elephant in the room.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Developer Pitching 13-Story Apartment Downtown Describes Proposal, Projects Optimism
A developer is optimistic about its plans to add an apartment complex at a downtown location where a previous apartment proposal was rejected.
East Lansing Advances Public Camping Ban as Critics Warn of ‘Criminalizing Homelessness’
City Council voted in favor of a first reading of the camping and loitering ordinance last night. Council will vote on a second reading later on that will implement the ordinance, if it passes.
East Lansing Police Use of Force Has Surged and Racial Disparities Have Grown, Data Shows
Data from August-October, months covering the start of the Michigan State University school year, shows police have used force more often to start this school year.
Remembering Former East Lansing Mayor John Czarnecki
Czarnekci served 12 years on the East Lansing City Council, including four years as mayor.
EL Police Oversight Commissioners Bristle at New Speech Limits, Seek Transparency Around Pepper-Spray Incident
Commissioners are no longer allowed to say ELPD employees’ names at meetings, a restriction the commission’s chair called “utterly ridiculous.”
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing to Offer $1,000 for a Song That Captures the City
Five to eight finalists in the songwriting contest will be invited to perform their songs live.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The Flu Season in Michigan
Felt sick lately? You’re not alone.
East Lansing Begins to Review Proposed Charter Amendments, Eyes Multi-Election Approach
East Lansing City Council members are in the process of reviewing 29 recommended amendments to the city’s guiding government document which could appear on ballots over the next several elections. Council members met on Tuesday to hear from City Attorney Steven Joppich about the recommendations made by the city’s Charter Review Committee, which held 19…
Elizabeth Lyons to Serve as President of East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education
Lyons is serving her second 4-year stint on the board.
East Lansing High School Students Protest ICE With Walkout
The protest came days after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.