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ELPL Sets Sights on Earning Environmental Certification
Environment

ELPL Sets Sights on Earning Environmental Certification

ByAyah ImranApr 25, 2025
Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released
Public Safety

Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released

ByLucas DayApr 25, 2025
City Council Vaguely Announces Agreement in BWL Franchise Fee Lawsuit
News

City Council Vaguely Announces Agreement in BWL Franchise Fee Lawsuit

ByLucas DayApr 23, 2025

The City’s Money Will Dry Up Within Five Years Without Adjustments, Financial Forecast Shows
Government

The City’s Money Will Dry Up Within Five Years Without Adjustments, Financial Forecast Shows

ByLucas DayFeb 20, 2025
The troubling forecast left one council member asking if the city could face bankruptcy.

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Committee Makes Recommendations on How More than $400,000 From Federal Block Grant Program Should be Spent
Government

Committee Makes Recommendations on How More than $400,000 From Federal Block Grant Program Should be Spent

ByAyah ImranFeb 18, 2025
The funds will be divided between nine different applicants.
MSU Museum’s Detroit Techno Exhibit Showcases Visionary Black Artists, Afrofuturism Movement
Arts & Cultures

MSU Museum’s Detroit Techno Exhibit Showcases Visionary Black Artists, Afrofuturism Movement

BySarah SpohnFeb 17, 2025
The exhibit will feature audio and visual components celebrating the rise of Techno music in Detroit.
ELPS Board, Teachers to Consider Later School Start Times During Contract Negotiations
Schools

ELPS Board, Teachers to Consider Later School Start Times During Contract Negotiations

ByDustin DuFort PettyFeb 12, 2025
Currently, school start times in the district range from 7:45 a.m. in the high school to 8:45 a.m. in elementary schools.
“First Amendment Audit” of ELPD Draws Widespread Attention Online
Public Safety

“First Amendment Audit” of ELPD Draws Widespread Attention Online

ByDustin DuFort PettyFeb 6, 2025
A “First Amendment Auditor” films police officers and other government employees to audit their reaction to minor disturbances.
Council Considers New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Saves BWL Lawsuit Talk for Closed-Session
Government

Council Considers New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Saves BWL Lawsuit Talk for Closed-Session

ByLucas DayFeb 5, 2025
Council opted to not publicly discuss the Michigan Supreme Court ruling against the city, instead talking about the suit in closed-session.
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ELPD Searching for Perpetrator of Shooting at Gas Station Near Lake Lansing, Abbot Intersection
Public Safety

ELPD Searching for Perpetrator of Shooting at Gas Station Near Lake Lansing, Abbot Intersection

ByLucas DayMar 18, 2025
Anyone with information about the shooting should reach out to ELPD Detective Austin Nelson at anelson@cityofeastlansing.com.
School Board Approves Construction Contracts, Sex Ed Curriculum
Schools

School Board Approves Construction Contracts, Sex Ed Curriculum

ByDustin DuFort PettyMar 14, 2025
The board also approved the creation of a new video game design class.
City Manager Robert Belleman Receives Generally Positive Feedback in Review of First Year on the Job
Government

City Manager Robert Belleman Receives Generally Positive Feedback in Review of First Year on the Job

ByLucas DayMar 11, 2025
Belleman’s scores showed no glaring holes in the city manager’s performance–though written comments showed some officials would like him to be more present in the community.
Planning Moves Forward for Possible 2025 Folk Festival
Arts & Cultures

Planning Moves Forward for Possible 2025 Folk Festival

ByAyah ImranMar 6, 2025
The Folk Festival Study Committee has provided an early glimpse at what a 2025 festival may look like.
Technical Mishap Puts Scare Into Whitehills Elementary Staff, Prompts Fixes to ELPS Emergency Preparedness
Public Safety

Technical Mishap Puts Scare Into Whitehills Elementary Staff, Prompts Fixes to ELPS Emergency Preparedness

ByLucas DayFeb 28, 2025
The incident occurred during a professional development day, when students were not on site.
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