City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall
With the city slated to operate under a $3.1 million deficit next year, city leaders are looking for ways to cut spending or raise revenue.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Says Records Fee Hampers Police Brutality Investigation
The city is asking for $900 to provide body camera footage and police reports.
Council Roundup: Council Approves East Lansing’s First Sheetz Before Putting Moratorium on New Gas Stations
Sheetz, a 24-hour gas station, convenience store and restaurant, received approval from the East Lansing City Council to open its first location in the city. The Pennsylvania-based chain is popular in other states, but just recently just started adding locations in Michigan. Sheetz plans to add up to a dozen locations in the Lansing area,…
After Watching Minneapolis Protests, Local Groups are Preparing for a Surge in Immigration Enforcement
Lansing-area residents traveled to Minnesota to assist immigrant communities and draw attention to ICE actions. They took lessons from their visits home.
ELHS Robotics Club Turns Problems Into Progress
To be successful in competitions, the ELHS Robotics Club must build, program and drive a robot.
ACLU, Homelessness Advocacy Orgs Criticize Proposed East Lansing Ordinance
The ACLU of Michigan, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and National Homelessness Law Center questioned the legality and ethics of an ordinance proposed in East Lansing.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation with Acorn Health
On this week’s podcast, ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols talks about autism awareness and acceptance with Paul Doher, national director of clinical quality for Acorn Health.
Photos: Heavy Rain Brings Flooding to East Lansing
East Lansing has struggled with several rain storms bringing widespread street and basement flooding in recent years.
Financial Health Review Team Charts Course for Remainder of Review Period
A city committee assembled to review local finances has spent much of the first half of its review period studying components of the city budget. Next, it will recommend changes.
MSU Preschool With Play-Based Curriculum to Add Third Location
MSU’s Child Development Laboratory will open a third location soon, bringing child care to an area that is facing a shortage of options.
Goodbye Bruegger’s, Hello Einstein Bros
The Bruegger’s Bagels at 505 E. Grand River Ave. has closed its doors, and will be replaced by an Einstein Bros. Bagels after the storefront is remodeled.