Federal Funding Cuts Bring Fear, Turmoil to East Lansing Fish & Wildlife Office
“There is no benefit to what they’re trying to do,” a FWS employee told ELi.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Farmers Markets Offer Relief With Federal Food Assistance in Limbo
While SNAP benefits remain in limbo, food assistance is available at local farmers markets.
ELPS Board Hears Presentation on Preliminary Audit
An audit showed ELPS improved its net financial position last fiscal year.
An East Lansing Resident’s Advocacy has Brought Greater Accessibility Awareness to Local Government
Alexander “Zander” Bowles is a regular at East Lansing City Council meetings and has given advice on how to make city facilities more accessible.
East Lansing Marine Veteran Builds Military Community Through Spartans Edge Barbershop
For Veterans Day, Spartans Edge Barbershop is offering free haircuts to military veterans.
East Lansing City Council Candidates Give One Last Pitch to Voters at ASMSU Forum
Following the forum, ELi asked candidates if they’d support calls from city commissions that ask ELPD Chief Jen Brown be removed from her position.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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At last night’s meeting, council repealed a provision in the city’s pretextual stops ordinance that instructed officers to not pull drivers over for loud exhaust.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.
Cast Your Vote in ELi’s Second Annual Holiday Lights Contest!
Voting will run through Sunday, Dec. 28.