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
Pioneering Judge Carolyn Stell Opened Doors for Women in Mid-Michigan Law
On the final day of Women’s History Month, we remember Carolyn Stell, who lived in East Lansing for more than 50 years and served as Ingham County’s first female circuit court judge.
East Lansing Planning Commission Discusses Fee-in-Lieu Plan for Affordable Housing Goals
Developers have said the city’s current method of incentivizing affordable housing downtown makes projects prohibitively expensive.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
National Weather Service Says Saturday’s Storm was Largest in a Year; City Offers Flood Prevention Advice
Saturday’s rainstorm was the 14th largest over the last decade, according to a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation with Acorn Health
On this week’s podcast, ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols talks about autism awareness and acceptance with Paul Doher, national director of clinical quality for Acorn Health.
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.