ELi and the Lansing Area League of Women Voters to Hold Program on Proposed Charter Amendment
The program will be recorded Oct. 4 and distributed widely soon after it is finished. To better gauge the questions residents have, we are also allowing readers to submit questions before the event.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing City Council Adopts Ordinance Changes that Limit Police Oversight Commission; Decline Pay Increase
City officials have said all of the ordinance changes are necessary because of a judge’s ruling and a collective bargaining agreement. Members of the oversight commission disagree.
You’re Never Over It: Parents of Children Lost to Suicide Discuss Grief
Parents of three children who were a part of the East Lansing community spoke with ELi about living in the wake of tragedy.
New East Lansing Bike Advocacy Group Pushes for Safer, More Inclusive Cycling Community
Bicycle Friendly East Lansing hosts regular bike rides. The group also advocates for cyclist and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in the city.
East Lansing Human Rights Commission Calls for Police Chief Jen Brown to Resign or be Removed
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission has joined the city’s police oversight commission in calling for Police Chief Jen Brown be removed.
ELPS Hires Assistant Superintendent
Mark Dobson, who has been working as St. John’s High School principal, will work as assistant superintendent in East Lansing.
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At last night’s meeting, council repealed a provision in the city’s pretextual stops ordinance that instructed officers to not pull drivers over for loud exhaust.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.