Voters Will Soon Decide on $23.5 Million School Bond
A look at how East Lansing schools would spend the $23.5 million in the bond proposal, if voters approve it at the May special election.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Ask ELi: Could East Lansing Be Punished by the Federal Government for its Sanctuary City Status?
In 2023, the East Lansing City Council passed a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city. The resolution reaffirmed policies the city has been practicing for decades.
City Hall to be Moved?
The city will seek proposals for a new building to relocate city hall to, a site to construct a new city hall or renovations to improve the current site.
Grove Street Housing Proposal Back in Front of Council
Council held a public hearing on a rezoning request from Hagan Realty.
ELPD Cracks “Grandparents Scam”
The victim of the scheme received a call from an individual posing as her distressed 16-year-old granddaughter.
Graffiti at MAC May Have Referenced UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Spurs Enhanced Security
Meridian Township police are investigating the graffiti.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Local WKAR Station May Lose Significant Funding from Federal Spending Bill
More than $1.5 million of federal funds to WKAR are at risk – about 16% of the station’s budget.
Pride at 70
This story explores the lives of Charlie Richardson and John Weslowski, a married East Lansing couple who have lived through the evolution of gay rights and pride.
East Lansing Settles to Spend Nearly $8 Million Reimbursing BWL Customers
The settlement is over a “disguised tax” the city issued by having BWL install a franchise fee in electric bills. Money collected through the fee was then rerouted to the city.
AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Local Nonprofits, Health Department, MSU
“We’re gonna see hundreds of thousands of hours that are being lost from the most vulnerable communities around the country,” one local nonprofit leader told ELi.
29th Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Bring Energy, Music, Dancing to East Lansing this Weekend
The festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, with a kickoff fundraiser Thursday evening.