SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
EL High School Closed Friday, as School Board Continues to Face Backlash
ELi brings you a wider look at what’s going on with the tensions in East Lansing Public Schools.
East Lansing Police First Heard about High School Lockdown from a Parent Who Called 911
ELPD called the school to confirm it was, in fact, in lockdown.
East Lansing High School Teachers and Students Describe Fear and Exhaustion from Ongoing Violence
“There was a firearm within four feet of me,” a student who rushed to help a teacher told the East Lansing Public Schools Board of Ed. “I had no clue.”
Special East Lansing District Identified as “Ripe for Redevelopment”
If the “test” area for a new form-based zoning code works out, it could be implemented in other parts of East Lansing, too.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Students Describe Confusion, Fear During Hours-Long Manhunt
MSU sophomores waded through scary misinformation while barricaded in their dorm room.
Today in East Lansing: Vigils, Support Systems, Closures
ELi brings you this rundown of what is happening today, to keep you informed about delays and closures along with opportunities for public grieving and private support.
Community Urged to Reach Out for Support During This Time of Tragedy
Greater Lansing is coming together to help students, staff and residents navigate the unfathomable.
We are grieving with you, and we are working on reporting.
A message from ELi’s publisher.
Karessa Weir and Nathan Andrus Named to ELi’s Board of Directors
New board members are well-versed in ELi operations and goals.













