Council Candidates Talk East Lansing’s Sanctuary City Status, Downtown Safety, Budget and More at Candidate Forum
The forum was recorded and is available to view.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Resuming Artspace Effort to Explore Affordable Housing for Artists
An Artspace development would provide housing for artists who make less than the median income.
MSU Plans to Expand Business Offerings on Campus. Will it Have an Impact on Downtown East Lansing?
While MSU scrapped major components of its initial Spartan Gateway project proposal, the university still plans to add retail businesses, restaurants and more to campus.
Pioneering Judge Carolyn Stell Opened Doors for Women in Mid-Michigan Law
On the final day of Women’s History Month, we remember Carolyn Stell, who lived in East Lansing for more than 50 years and served as Ingham County’s first female circuit court judge.
East Lansing Planning Commission Discusses Fee-in-Lieu Plan for Affordable Housing Goals
Developers have said the city’s current method of incentivizing affordable housing downtown makes projects prohibitively expensive.
Cold Weather, Rate Hikes Combine to Push Lansing-Area Electric Bills Higher
Some area residents have been surprised by high energy bills.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Voters Strongly Support Ingham ISD Bond, as Nearly $100 M Bond Approved in Special Election
More than 70% of East Lansing voters supported the bond, a significant uptick in favorability compared to surrounding areas.
East Lansing Schools Lockdown Today Deemed to be Caused By Another “Swatting” Call
Officers are investigating, but the call may be similar to last week’s false report, police say.
Voters to Decide on Ingham School District Special Education Bond Proposal Today
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The MSU Bikes Service Center reflects on 20 years on wheels
Tim Potter of the Michigan State University Bikes Service Center recalls 20 years of repairs and rides on this week’s episode of the East Lansing Insider podcast.
East Lansing High School Targeted by Bomb Threat
High school students are being dismissed early due to the threat.