Local Organization Pushes Forward With Ambitious Plans to Clean Michigan Waterways
Michigan Waterways Stewards have removed more than 200,000 pounds of litter over the last three years.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ACLU, Homelessness Advocacy Orgs Criticize Proposed East Lansing Ordinance
The ACLU of Michigan, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and National Homelessness Law Center questioned the legality and ethics of an ordinance proposed in East Lansing.
Planning Commission Recommends Massive 13-Story Student Apartment Building Downtown
Even with the Planning Commission’s recommendation, developers are still trying to figure out how to meet the city’s diverse housing requirement.
School Board Roundup: ELHS Hires New Associate Principal; Board Approves Roof Repairs
Superintendent Dori Leyko recognized scholarship winners and addressed winter weather closing schools during her report.
Uncertainty Hangs Around East Lansing’s Sanctuary City Status Weeks After Trump’s Threats
City staff has identified $52 million in federal funds that have been allocated to the city.
‘This is Not a Protest, This is a Revolution’: Iranians in East Lansing Try to Monitor Uprising From Afar
As protests turn deadly across Iran, Iranian East Lansing residents struggle to stay connected to loved ones and to amplify voices silenced at home.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Love in East Lansing
Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty hosts a Valentine’s Day special episode of East Lansing Insider.
MSU to Host Remembrance and Healing Events for Third Anniversary of School Shooting
Events include an organ remembrance, volunteer opportunities and a moment of silence at Beaumont Tower.
Quiet Adventures Symposium Returns Feb. 28 to Inspire Outdoor Exploration
The Feb. 28 symposium will feature speakers, activities and exhibitors for outdoor enthusiasts and people looking to pick up a new hobby.
Local Liberals: “The Second Amendment Is for Everyone”
There has been reporting that nationally people on the political left are purchasing more guns. What about locally?
How Local Farmers Keep Fresh Food Flowing Through Michigan Winters
Some farmers close up shop and prepare for the next growing season, but others change their farming techniques.