2025 in Review: A Look at What Happened in East Lansing This Year
Think you might’ve missed something this year? We’ve got you covered.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Growing Old With Prime Time
The Prime Time Seniors program, which serves area residents 55 and older, will add to its already expansive programming in the fall.
Woodward Builds a Family and a Contender in East Lansing Wrestling Program
During Thomas Woodward’s eight years as ELHS wrestling coach, the program has grown from a handful of athletes to dozens, and even added a girls team.
East Lansing City Council Defers Action on Measures Critics Say Would Criminalize Homelessness
A months-long discussion on proposed bans to public camping and loitering in parking areas will continue when the ordinances return to City Council next month.
East Lansing Police Department Pledges Openness After Year Marked By Transparency Rollbacks
The police department plans to add information to its website to be more transparent, Chief Jennifer Brown told the East Lansing City Council.
Local Nonprofit Launches Solar Fundraiser to Support Independent Living Community
Along with providing affordable housing, LINCS helps residents in its community to find appropriate work opportunities and build social connections.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: East Lansing’s perspective on Iran
The podcast can be listened to here or on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Council Roundup: City Approves Annual Deer Cull, Schedules Charter Amendment Votes, Funds Emergency Housing
Council voted to have six charter amendments recommended by a city committee be voted on in elections this year.
ELHS Theater Students Embrace Uniqueness in Upcoming ‘Mean Girls’ Musical
Performances will be held daily March 12-15.
Massive Apartment Proposal Faces Questions About Parking, Tax Incentives at City Council Meeting
Members of council expressed a willingness to develop over a surface parking lot downtown, but said an apartment proposal seems incomplete.
Classes at MacDonald Proceed Despite Threat of Violence
MacDonald Middle School held classes Monday with an increased police presence on campus after a threat to “shoot up” the school was alleged to have been made over the weekend. The threat, reported to police Saturday, is believed to have been made by a student who attends a different school district but authorities are still…