Local Business Owner Comes to Aid of East Lansing Family Hurt by Theft
When Minh Nguyen and Mina Pham discovered that their son’s wagon had been stolen from their East Lansing apartment, it meant more than the loss of a plaything. For the small family trying to make ends meet on Nguyen’s post-doctoral student salary from Michigan State University, it was a lifeline. “We don’t have a car…
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
What Comes Next for East Lansing’s Parks?
After a failed parks millage, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department could be subject to budget cuts.
East Lansing Will Soon Assemble a Volunteer Team to Address the City’s Financial Challenges
City officials have taken varied stances on the state of local finances. A team of volunteers will soon take a deep dive into the numbers to recommend action.
Developers Propose Two Massive Apartment Complexes be Added to Downtown East Lansing
The city recently received proposals for 12 and 15-story apartment complexes that developers want to build downtown.
East Lansing School District Joins Class Action Suit Against PowerSchool, Say ELPS Data was not Compromised
A data breach last year compromised the information of tens of millions of students and teachers, but ELPS officials say additional safeguards protected the district.
East Lansing Faces Crossroads on Sanctuary City Policy
It’s too soon to say if sanctuary city designations will offer more protection for Michigan’s immigrant communities than the potential harm of drawing attention from federal agencies, one expert said.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Up to a Dozen Sheetz Locations Could Come to Lansing Area
One Sheetz location is making its way through the approval process in East Lansing. It could be the first of many.
Pizzawala’s to Have Soft Opening Next Month
The restaurant plans to expand its hours over time after having a soft opening in February.
East Lansing Repeals Loud Exhaust Portion of Pretextual Stops Ordinance, to Consider Rolling Back Other Provisions
At last night’s meeting, council repealed a provision in the city’s pretextual stops ordinance that instructed officers to not pull drivers over for loud exhaust. It may roll back more provisions in the ordinance later on.
Five Big Questions for 2026
2025 was a busy news year. We’re guessing 2026 will be too.
The Votes Are In! See the Winners of ELi’s Second Annual Holiday Lights Contest
This year’s winning display featured a Star Wars-themed setup.