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News by the Numbers

East Lansing Policing

School Board Member Calls East Lansing “A Sundown Town” as New Data Shows High Use of Force by Police Against Blacks

By Heather Brothers and Alice Dreger | February 9, 2021

In the last four years, ELPD has used force against more Black people than white people, while whites in the population well outnumber Blacks. The City Manager’s call for expert analysis was met with harsh criticism Monday night.

COVID-19

As Parking System Revenues Plummet, Lease with Georgio’s Pizza Amended (Again)

By Andrew Graham | February 8, 2021

The City’s parking system and some of the businesses that rent retail space from the City have been hit hard by pandemic-related shut-downs. A Freedom of Information Act response gives a window to some of the numbers.

East Lansing Policing

East Lansing’s Black Residents Are Three Times As Likely to Be Stopped by ELPD as White Residents

By Heather Brothers and Alice Dreger | February 5, 2021

ELPD Chief Kim Johnson calls the situation “unacceptable” and says he is determined to “take all necessary corrective actions within our agency” if further review of the data bears out the apparent pattern.

East Lansing Policing

Your ELi: It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in East Lansing

By Emily Joan Elliott | January 18, 2021

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan will host an event on television this evening. This morning, ELi reflects on covering news related to racial equity and justice.

Arts & Cultures

The Top Ten East Lansing Stories of 2020

By Emily Joan Elliott and Alice Dreger | December 29, 2020

What were the biggest stories in East Lansing for 2020? ELi’s Publisher and Managing Editor bring you the top 10 list.

Your ELi

The Ten Stories That Meant the Most to Your ELi Reporters in 2020

By ELi Staff | December 26, 2020

From ELHS closing due to Covid-19, to volunteers sewing masks to donate, to the Harbor Bay dealings, our reporters highlight stories they enjoyed bringing you in 2020. At this page, you can click on “play” buttons to hear individual recordings of the articles read by their own reporters!

COVID-19

Ingham Hits 10,000 Covid-19 Cases; 48823 Now Leads Case and Death Counts

By Emily Joan Elliott | December 10, 2020

Ingham County now has more than 10,000 recorded cases of Covid-19. How is the pandemic playing out in East Lansing? What might we expect in the upcoming weeks?

East Lansing Policing

Police Oversight Study Committee Reaches Consensus on Report Outline, Discusses Use of Force

By Andrew Graham | November 25, 2020

The Study Committee was given a presentation by Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez on use of force with ELPD, and dealt with several other matters. Andrew Graham reports.

General News

Join the ELi Team on Sunday for “Fun with FOIA,” a Live Conversation and Workshop!

By Emily Joan Elliott | November 20, 2020

Join the ELi staff Sunday at 7p.m. for “Fun with FOIA,” a live conversation about our work using documents provided through the Freedom on Information Act and a workshop on developing your own FOIA request.

COVID-19

Ingham County Braces to Handle the Ongoing Covid-19 Surge

By Emily Joan Elliott | November 17, 2020

Covid-19 cases are surging locally. What does this mean for hospital capacity, testing, and contact tracing? Who is most vulnerable? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.

Development

Explore Vacant Commercial Properties in Downtown East Lansing

By Alice Dreger and Nathan Andrus | October 17, 2020

Check out our interactive map of downtown commercial properties in downtown East Lansing, and read our analysis of the information provided by City staff.

Government

Parking Enforcement, Normally Profitable, Is Costing East Lansing

By Emily Joan Elliott | October 13, 2020

Once a cash cow, parking fines and citations have fallen dramatically in 2020. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott takes a look at how those numbers have changed, now costing the City more money than it makes in fines.

Ask ELi to Investigate

Ask ELi: Who Got PPP Loans in East Lansing?

By Andrew Graham | October 10, 2020

Which companies in East Lansing got big bucks from the federal Paycheck Protection Program? ELi’s Andrew Graham takes a look.

COVID-19

Answers to Your Latest East Lansing-Area Coronavirus Questions

By Emily Joan Elliott | October 5, 2020

Has the Michigan Supreme Court decision really changed COVID-19 requirements here? Are hospitalizations on the rise? Is testing down? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott turned to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail for answers to our readers’ questions.

COVID-19

UPDATE: 39 Houses Now Under Mandatory Quarantine, As Some Criticism of Approaches Continues

By Alice Dreger | September 17, 2020

ELi brings you the list of houses now quarantined. We also explain what some critics have to say about the local approaches being used.

COVID-19

COVID Cases Surge in MSU Student Population

By Emily Joan Elliott | September 8, 2020

The data made available so far show just how dramatic the spike is. The recent surge of cases appear to be tied to multiple parties in the area. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.

Government

The City of East Lansing Decries Bias. Its Workforce Demographics Tell a Different Story.

By Emily Joan Elliott | July 6, 2020

At the City of East Lansing, men hold two-thirds of the full-time jobs, and five departments employ only white people. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.

Schools

Survey Says: ELPS Parents Want Improvement if Fall Involves Remote Learning

By Emily Joan Elliott | June 15, 2020

ELi brings you the results of the school district’s survey of elementary, middle, and high school parents. What did they report back about the stay-at-home learning experience?

Schools

Stats Show Lack of Diversity in ELPS Faculty Ranks

By Emily Joan Elliott | June 2, 2020

About 56% of ELPS students are white, while about 96% of the teachers are white. Students, parents, and School Board members talked to ELi about why this matters.

COVID-19

East Lansing’s Housing Study Never Did Start, and Now the Plan Is On Hold

By Alice Dreger | May 22, 2020

Housing Administrator Annette Irwin told a city commission last night that all bets are off in terms of when we might see that long-awaited housing study.

COVID-19

Latest Ingham County Coronavirus Stats Show Race Matters Here

By Emily Joan Elliott | April 16, 2020

We bring the latest data from Ingham County, including about age, race, and geographic distribution.

General News

East Lansing’s Public Health Is Threatened by Insurance Gaps

By Emily Joan Elliott | April 16, 2020

East Lansing’s public health during COVID-19 is being shaped by our demographics and complex health insurance system.

General News

Newly-Released Data Show Racial Bias in East Lansing Policing

By Alice Dreger | April 1, 2020

What African Americans have been saying for years has now been shown conclusively: stops made by East Lansing Police Department officers evidence a cumulative racial bias.

COVID-19

Ingham County Health Department: “This virus has spread in the community.”

By Alice Dreger | March 29, 2020

Data are showing conclusively that coronavirus has been spreading in Ingham County. Local experts say the real numbers are definitely above the official counts.

Ask ELi to Investigate

Ask ELi: Will the Coronavirus Change the Census Count in East Lansing? UPDATED

By Chris Gray and Alice Dreger | March 18, 2020

The Census Bureau is saying students who normally attend school here should be counted as living here for the census. But will they be?

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1Transportation Commission at 6:00 pm
2Downtown Management Board at 2:00 pm
Board of Review at 4:00 pm
One Book, One Community Featuring Professor Loretta J. Ross at 7:00 pm
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Zoom and Facebook Live
3Human Rights Commission at 7:00 pm
4Housing Commission at 6:30 pm
5 6Markers of Time | Mark Chatterley | Outdoor Reception from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Markers of Time | Mark Chatterley | Outdoor Exhibition: March 6 - March 27, 2021 Reception: Saturday, March 6, 11 AM - 3 PM
119 N Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 Gratitude Steel Band - Afro American Music at 11:00 am
Free, but pre-registration required. Covid-19 protocols will be in effect.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road (copy) Gratitude Steel Band - Afro American Music at 11:00 am
Free, but pre-registration required. Covid-19 protocols will be in effect.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road (copy) Weekend Warrior Program from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Heated outdoor dining in Downtown East Lansing
the north side of the Division Street Garage
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8Board of Review Appeals from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
ELPS School Board at 7:00 pm
9(copy) Board of Review Appeals from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
City Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
10What ELi Values at 7:00 pm
Discuss with our Board of Directors what ELi should value as it delivers news to the community Building Board of Appeals at 7:00 pm
Planning Commission at 7:00 pm
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Heated outdoor dining in Downtown East Lansing
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14East Lansing Downtown Underground Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
lowest level of the M.A.C. Avenue Garage, 310 M.A.C. Ave. (copy) (copy) (copy) Weekend Warrior Program from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Heated outdoor dining in Downtown East Lansing
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Heated outdoor dining in Downtown East Lansing
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Heated outdoor dining in Downtown East Lansing
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Heated outdoor dining in Downtown East Lansing
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Parks and Rec Meeting at 7:00 pm
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DDA Executive and Finance Committee at 11:30 am
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22Study Committee - Independent Police Oversight Commission at 6:00 pm
ELPS School Board at 7:00 pm
23DMB Marketing Committee at 4:00 pm
24Planning Commission at 7:00 pm
25Downtown Development Authority at 12:00 pm
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority at 1:00 pm
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Heated outdoor dining in Downtown East Lansing
elevated plaza on the east side of the East Lansing Marriott
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