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
Cold Weather, Rate Hikes Combine to Push Lansing-Area Electric Bills Higher
Some area residents have been surprised by high energy bills.
From Campus Labs to River Rescues, East Lansing Firefighters Train for It All
East Lansing firefighters must be prepared for many emergency situations besides putting out fires.
East Lansing Police to Deploy Flock Camera, a “Phenomenal” but Controversial Law Enforcement Tool
Police have used Flock cameras to solve crimes, but critics argue the camera provides infrastructure for mass surveillance programs.
From WWII to Vietnam Dissent, Bill Root’s Century of Service Ends at 102
Bill Root departed this world after three acts, serving his country and its people in each.
Library Board Narrows Director Search; Staff Moving Forward With Teen Behavioral Improvement Plan
The library board plans to pick a new director next month.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Mental Health in College and East Lansing
Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty speaks with Michigan State University student Andelina Storm Grossi who recently published her first book, Sanity in the Storm: Faith, Healing, and Hope for the Anxious Soul.