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Ask ELi: BWL and Your Trees—What Are Your Rights?

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Today, "Ask ELi" looks at the question of what rights property owners have with regard to BWL's tree trimming and tree removal. We talk to Greg McClelland, the lawyer who defended two East Lansing homeowners sued by BWL.

Community Forum on Police Relations Set for October 19

Thursday, October 13, 2016

As national tensions rise over killings of unarmed black men, East Lansing Police will hold an open forum on community relations next Wednesday, October 19, 2016, in the Hannah Community Center auditorium.

Council Votes 4-1 to Change City's Marijuana Ordinance

Thursday, October 13, 2016

East Lansing City Council voted 4-1 to change the City's law governing small amounts of recreational marijuana - but it's not really "legal" and it is pretty complicated.

BWL Will Trim and Remove Trees in Chesterfield Hills and Bailey, Install Higher Voltage System

Thursday, October 13, 2016

BWL will send tree-trimming crews into the Bailey and Chesterfield Hills neighborhoods beginning November 1. BWL has offered to meet with residents this Monday, October 17, at the Hannah Community Center to answer questions. Until then, here's what you need to know.

Mayors' Ramadan Unity Dinner Brings Communities Together

Thursday, October 13, 2016

It's not too late to buy tickets for tomorrow night's Ramadan Unity Dinner hosted by East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. This year's theme is "United in Hope - Against Hunger!"

Judge Declines to Dismiss Workers’ Suit Against City

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Judge Clinton Canady refused today to dismiss the suit brought by nine workers at the wastewater treatment plant against the City of East Lansing, saying the workers may be able to show the City failed to adequately protect them from asbestos and mercury exposure.

Indigenous People’s Day Celebration Draws Large Crowd

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

This year marked the first time the City of East Lansing recognized Indigenous People's Day in place of Columbus Day. Lee Sprague (photo) and other speakers at a celebration at The Rock noted the holiday's history and pointed to present-day concerns of many North American indigenous people.

Plagiarism, Pain, and a Free Press

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

A somewhat irate word from our publisher about this week's plagiarism story, and about why picking and choosing your news will lead to no news...and ultimately to a dysfunctional democracy.

Financial Health Team to Hold Public Forum on City Services October 13

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Here's your chance to tell the Financial Health Team how you are experiencing City services.

Rain Fails to Dampen Spirit at Vigil for Black Lives

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Pouring rain didn't dampen the spirits of more than 100 people who gathered last week to hold a vigil for black lives lost to police violence around the country.

High School Put on Brief Safety Lockdown This Morning

Monday, October 10, 2016

East Lansing High School went into a “shelter in place lockdown” for about fifteen minutes this morning following a perceived credible threat. What happened, and what does "shelter in place lockdown" mean?

School Board Candidate Responds to Plagiarism Allegation

Sunday, October 9, 2016

An East Lansing School Board member has accused Board candidate Kyle Guerrant of plagiarism and Guerrant has provided ELi his response.

Council to Hold Public Hearing Tuesday on Marijuana Decriminalization

Sunday, October 9, 2016

East Lansing’s City Council will hold a public hearing this Tuesday, October 11, 2016, on the possible decriminalization of marijuana in East Lansing. Here's a rundown on the current situation, what Council might do, and the possible fallout.

School Board Candidate Profile: Robert Clark

Sunday, October 9, 2016

In the seventh and last of a series, ELi's Karessa Wheeler interviews East Lansing School Board candidate Robert Clark.

Police Called to Middle School for Student with Clown Mask and Knives

Friday, October 7, 2016

This morning, East Lansing Police were called to the MacDonald Middle School to deal with a girl with a clown mask and two large kitchen knives. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.