SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
After Library Director Calls Police on Wrongly-Accused Black Teen, Outrage Expressed to Board
A long-time East Lansing resident says her son was racially profiled by the library director, and she wants the director removed from her position. What comes next is not clear.
Answers to Your Questions about the EL City Manager’s Contract Termination
You’ve got questions about why East Lansing’s Council just did what it did. We’ve got answers.
Lahanas is Out as City Manger, Noel Garcia Jr. Named to Council
Big shake ups in city administration were approved at Tuesday’s Council meeting.
Council Defends EL Policing, Votes 4-1 to Spend HUD Funds on Safety Lighting
Although no public announcement was made about the city manager’s job assessment, Tuesday’s meeting had lots of tension on other issues.
ELPD Finds Officers Violated Policy; Oversight Commission Wants More Info
After an internal investigation, two officers are found in violation of wrongfully searching and detaining a 20-year-old Black man.
IN THE COMMUNITY
EL High School Sheltered in Place Again Today
The latest events occur as ELi continues to work to understand what happened at the school on Tuesday morning.
Police Pushed to Do More about Menacing Masked Man
Photos and videos of the individual have appeared across social media.
Mayor to Hold ‘School/Public Safety Listening Session’ on Friday (Updated)
The event is an opportunity for community members to have their say about safety concerns. Meanwhile, ELHS students are calling for the school board president to step down, and the school board has issued a statement.
East Lansing High School Was Put on Lockdown This Morning
The shelter in place lockdown that occurred around 10 a.m. ended late this morning.
An Update from ELi’s Publisher on Ongoing Operations
An inside look at what’s happening at ELi.













