Despite Claims of a Spike, Annual Crime Data Shows Steady Trend in East Lansing
A policing expert told ELi he doesn’t see concerning trends in data covering crime in East Lansing over the last three years.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Council Delays Vote on Apartment, Places Moratorium on Data Centers, Officially Discontinues El Fresco
The proposed 13-story apartment could be voted on at council’s next meeting.
East Lansing Approves Parking Lot Loitering Ban, Tosses Out Camping Ban Amid Public Outcry
The proposals have drawn sharp criticism from advocates for unhoused people over the last few months.
East Lansing Scales Back Proposed Camping Ban but Critics Say New Rule Could Still Target Unhoused Residents
City Council scaled back a camping ban to focus on people who block event spaces, but advocates say language still leaves room to target unhoused people.
Human Rights Commission May Be Blocked From Key Records in East Lansing Police Probe
The commission will likely need Mayor Erik Altmann to waive a nearly $900 fee to obtain records it says are vital to an investigation of alleged police brutality.
East Lansing Makers: Do You Know the Mushroom Man?
Matt Stata has been cultivating mushrooms at his home for years.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Parks and Rec Director Talks Deer Management
The city will consider pooling resources with nearby municipalities to better manage the area’s deer population.
Erinys Quartet to Bring Recital to East Lansing on Thursday
The show will take place Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With MSU Hillel
Guests on this week’s episode of East Lansing Insider speak about why Temple Israel has a personal connection to so many in East Lansing and how communities can respond to antisemitism.
University United Methodist Church to Host Concert to Support MSU Migrant Student Program
The church is raising money for MSU’s College Assistance Migrant Program after the U.S. Department of Education cut its funding.
Blackout Rage Gallons: The Modern Day Jungle Juice College Students Are Using to Get (Very) Drunk
Some BORGs are made with an entire fifth-gallon of liquor.