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East Lansing High School Science Olympiad Team Headed to State Tournament

Monday, March 25, 2019

East Lansing High School’s Science Olympiad Club outscored 14 other high school teams to take first place in the Region 11 Tournament at Lansing Community College. The victory has earned the Trojans a berth in the state tournament April 27 at Michigan State University.

Council Considers Mandating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Monday, March 25, 2019

Council will likely vote Tuesday on a law aimed at mandating the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on some private properties. The draft ordinance has been controversial. ELi's Brad Minor reports on the Planning Commission's position.

Think You Can’t Park Downtown? Think Again.

Friday, March 22, 2019

Construction projects will continue for several months to come but the good news is that there is still plenty of free public parking available within blocks of downtown. ELi's Jessy Gregg tells us where to look.

Downtown Businesses to Citizens: Now Is the Time

Friday, March 22, 2019

Owners and managers of downtown shops, restaurants, and services have a clear message for the people of East Lansing: We want you! ELi talked with them to bring you their view of the scene downtown as big construction continues.

Big Questions Remain on eBay Land Sale

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The City is looking to downplay concerns about the eBay auction of a million-dollar public property. But investigation by ELi and newly-released documents show big questions remain. What really happened?

Room for a View? Check Out Burcham-Henge Before It Slips Away

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

With the arrival of the vernal equinox on Wednesday (March 20), the Burcham-Henge phenomenon returns to East Lansing. Aron Sousa tells us why you might want to try to see it this evening rather than waiting for tomorrow.

Council Looking to Revamp City's Recreational Marijuana Ordinance

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

East Lansing's City Council is discussing ways to adjust the City's recreational marijuana laws in light of the state's recent legalization of the substance. One discussion point at the last work session was whether smoking pot in public should be a criminal offense or a civil infraction. ELi's Brad Minor reports.

Fired by East Lansing, Whistleblower Keeps Pushing

Monday, March 18, 2019

Troy Williams says the City of East Lansing fired him because they knew he wasn't going to shut up. And with nothing left to lose, he's definitely not shutting up. In a new interview with ELi, Williams describes more of what he's seen, and what he's hoping Governor Whitmer's team will do.

The Games This City Plays

Saturday, March 16, 2019

ELi's Publisher lets you in on what it's like trying to get information out of this City administration.

Oh, Deer! What’s Your Experience?

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Whether or not you have deer in your neighborhood, if you live in East Lansing, ELi is asking you to take a quick survey. We want to know where the deer are in the city, and what you think should be the City's management approach. ELi's Jessy Gregg explains.

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