As MSU Ushers in Massive Development, Nearby Residents Feel They Are Being Left Out of the Planning
Longtime residents of neighborhoods near MSU doubt university leaders will take their concerns about a planned development seriously.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
‘This is Not a Protest, This is a Revolution’: Iranians in East Lansing Try to Monitor Uprising From Afar
As protests turn deadly across Iran, Iranian East Lansing residents struggle to stay connected to loved ones and to amplify voices silenced at home.
Nearly $100M Ingham ISD Special Education Bond to Appear on May Ballot
If approved by voters, the bond would allow Ingham ISD to renovate one special education building and replace another.
Sheetz Nears Approval in East Lansing; Council Debates Stop Signs in Glencairn
Council discussed adding stop signs at one intersection in the Glencairn neighborhood, while broader discussions about neighborhood traffic safety are ongoing.
Athletics Roundup: Where East Lansing High School Winter Sports Teams Stand
East Lansing High School Athletic Director Nikki Norris catches us up on where ELHS’s six winter sports teams stand.
Volunteer Team That Will Put City Finances Under a Microscope Holds First Meeting
Much of the committee’s first meeting was spent learning background information on the city’s finances and budgeting process.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: East Lansing’s perspective on Iran
The podcast can be listened to here or on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Council Roundup: City Approves Annual Deer Cull, Schedules Charter Amendment Votes, Funds Emergency Housing
Council voted to have six charter amendments recommended by a city committee be voted on in elections this year.
ELHS Theater Students Embrace Uniqueness in Upcoming ‘Mean Girls’ Musical
Performances will be held daily March 12-15.
Massive Apartment Proposal Faces Questions About Parking, Tax Incentives at City Council Meeting
Members of council expressed a willingness to develop over a surface parking lot downtown, but said an apartment proposal seems incomplete.
Classes at MacDonald Proceed Despite Threat of Violence
MacDonald Middle School held classes Monday with an increased police presence on campus after a threat to “shoot up” the school was alleged to have been made over the weekend. The threat, reported to police Saturday, is believed to have been made by a student who attends a different school district but authorities are still…