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In Absence of Waiver, ELPS Year Extended to Mid-June

Thursday, August 11, 2016

ELi's Andrew Graham reports that East Lansing Public Schools will be in session a week longer this coming year because of new standards set by the State.

Ask ELi: Are Our Schools’ Lead Problems Unique?

Thursday, August 11, 2016

ELi's Ian Hoopingarner provides national context to East Lansing Schools' lead-in-drinking-water problems.

Council Delves Into Pension Recommendations, including Bond Possibilities

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Bonding for the City's pension debt? The idea is being discussed, but many have concerns about it. ELi's Chris Root reports.

City Council Not Following Its Own Ethics Rules

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

City Council has not been observing the ethics ordinance it passed in December of last year. ELi's Alice Dreger has the details.

Council Covers Wide Range of Issues at August 9 Meeting

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Council covered a wide range of issues at its regular meeting this week, from alcohol on party bikes, to a dance party, to the recent boil water emergency, to CATA's BRT, and more.

City: Help Us Locate Lead Water Pipes

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

The City of East Lansing is asking residents to help figure out where there are lead-containing water pipes. Eli spoke with City Infrastructure Administrator Ron Lacasse to learn more.

Ann About Town: Saddleback BBQ

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Grab a napkin. In the latest "Ann about Town," ELi's Managing Editor will make you drool.

Perseid Meteor Show To Peak later this week

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Shannon Schmoll and John French of MSU's Abrams Planetarium explain why you should prepare to be dazzled.

Community Comes Together to Create Rain Garden at Burcham and Park Lake

Monday, August 8, 2016

What's all that in the roundabout where Burcham Road meets Park Lake Road? ELi's Environment reporter Paige Filice explains.

Boil Water Order Lifted for East Lansing, Meridian Township Residents

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Residents may now safely resume the use of tap water for all purposes.

Boil Water Order Extended through Sunday

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Keep boiling your water before consumption.

Ask ELi: Is it Safe to Bathe During the Boil Water Order? Can I Give Tap Water to Pets?

Friday, August 5, 2016

Is there any risk from external contact with the water? Is it safe for pets to drink tap water? ELi asked the DEQ for you.

Residents Ordered to Boil Water before Use

Friday, August 5, 2016

The City of East Lansing says you should not drink water unless it has been boiled (and cooled) first. ELi has the details of the advisory.

ELPL to Close Once More Aug. 26 - Sept. 30 to Complete Renovations

Friday, August 5, 2016

ELi's Charlotte Baykian explains what's up at the Library and what to expect when it reopens.

Testimony Shows Attention to Safety Lacking at Wastewater Plant

Friday, August 5, 2016

In our continuing series on safety problems at our wastewater treatment plant, we look at lawsuit evidence suggesting City workers didn't get the protections they were due.