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East Lansing Approves Parking Lot Loitering Ban, Tosses Out Camping Ban Amid Public Outcry
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East Lansing Approves Parking Lot Loitering Ban, Tosses Out Camping Ban Amid Public Outcry

ByAnna Liz NicholsMar 18, 2026
East Lansing Set to Scrap Blocked Off El Fresco Space; Considering Spending Tens of Millions on Facility Improvements
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East Lansing Set to Scrap Blocked Off El Fresco Space; Considering Spending Tens of Millions on Facility Improvements

ByDustin DuFort PettyMar 17, 2026
East Lansing Scales Back Proposed Camping Ban but Critics Say New Rule Could Still Target Unhoused Residents
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East Lansing Scales Back Proposed Camping Ban but Critics Say New Rule Could Still Target Unhoused Residents

ByLucas DayMar 16, 2026

He Tells Their Stories
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He Tells Their Stories

ByDustin DuFort PettyMay 26, 2025
Bill Krieger founded Veterans Archives, an East Lansing based nonprofit organization that shares the stories of military veterans.

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New East Lansing Bike Advocacy Group Pushes for Safer, More Inclusive Cycling Community
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New East Lansing Bike Advocacy Group Pushes for Safer, More Inclusive Cycling Community

BySarah SpohnOct 22, 2025
Bicycle Friendly East Lansing hosts regular bike rides. The group also advocates for cyclist and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in the city.
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Calls for Police Chief Jen Brown to Resign or be Removed
Public Safety

East Lansing Human Rights Commission Calls for Police Chief Jen Brown to Resign or be Removed

ByAyah ImranOct 21, 2025
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission has joined the city’s police oversight commission in calling for Police Chief Jen Brown be removed.
ELPS Hires Assistant Superintendent
Schools

ELPS Hires Assistant Superintendent

ByDustin DuFort PettyOct 20, 2025
Mark Dobson, who has been working as St. John’s High School principal, will work as assistant superintendent in East Lansing.
A College Student Intervened in a Skirmish. East Lansing Police Labeled Him a Criminal.
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A College Student Intervened in a Skirmish. East Lansing Police Labeled Him a Criminal.

ByLucas DayOct 17, 2025
ELPD took the unusual step of naming two men accused of committing misdemeanors. Footage later released undermines the police narrative.
East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Thoughts On Proposed Amendments to the City Charter
Government

East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Thoughts On Proposed Amendments to the City Charter

ByELi StaffOct 15, 2025
Candidates for East Lansing City Council responded to questions from ELi.
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East Lansing Public Library Moving Forward in Search for New Director
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East Lansing Public Library Moving Forward in Search for New Director

ByAyah ImranNov 25, 2025
The search is expected to take 17 weeks.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The Power of Gratitude
Podcast

East Lansing Insider Podcast: The Power of Gratitude

ByDustin DuFort PettyNov 24, 2025
Hear from prominent local figures about what they’re grateful for this holiday season.
East Lansing to Kick Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting
Arts & Cultures

East Lansing to Kick Off Holiday Season with Tree Lighting

ByDustin DuFort PettyNov 21, 2025
The tree lighting event will feature horse and pony rides, and encounters with characters from Disney’s “Frozen.”
Attorneys Provide Update on BWL “Franchise Fee” Payments
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Attorneys Provide Update on BWL “Franchise Fee” Payments

ByLucas DayNov 20, 2025
Some class members have already received payments, but those with questions should reach out to class attorneys.
Erik Altmann is the Mayor of East Lansing
Government

Erik Altmann is the Mayor of East Lansing

ByLucas DayNov 19, 2025
City Council voted make Erik Altmann the mayor of East Lansing at its first meeting since the Nov. 4 election.
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