Future of Free School Meals Uncertain for East Lansing Public Schools
A stalled state budget could take a free school meals program away from East Lansing students.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Interfaith Fundraiser Supports Lansing Area Refugees
The All Faith Alliance for Refugees will host a fundraiser Sunday, April 19, at Edgewood United Church of Christ, raising money for Catholic Charities of Ingham and Eaton Counties and its rental assistance program for Lansing-area refugees. The fundraiser aims to close the gap left by a 2025 freeze by the Trump administration in federal…
Michigan State University to Host a Symposium on African Imperialism on Saturday
Scholars, activists and community members will come together for a forum on imperialism in Africa at Michigan State University on Saturday, April 18. The MSU African Studies Center, with support from organizations including the Peace Organization Center in East Lansing, will host the event. “The goal is to help the public understand how imperialism, both…
East Lansing Police Responding to Stabbing Fatally Shoot Man
The stabbing victim is reportedly in critical condition.
East Lansing in Legal Fight Over Downtown Property Lease Payments
For 40 years, University Place Associates Condominium Association has paid just $10 per year to lease land downtown.
East Lansing Residents Encouraged to Provide Feedback on State Roads at Webinar
Residents can join the webinar that runs from 6-7 p.m. tonight, or provide written comment through April 30.
IN THE COMMUNITY
John Newman Appointed as Acting City Manager
Newman has worked within the East Lansing Fire Department for about 25 years.
EL Planning Commission May Make Recommendation on 12-Story Apartment Tonight
The project has been revised since it was initially proposed last year.
Parks Commissioners Frustrated by Surprise Budget Cut
Recreational programs will see a fee increase next fiscal year to cover the nearly $400,000 budget cut.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Look at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center
Surplus store Operations Coordinator Chris Hewitt talks with ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols on this week’s East Lansing Insider podcast.
ELPS Superintendent Explains Lockdown Procedures at Board Meeting
East Lansing Public Schools was targeted by two false threats earlier this month.