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Negotiations Over New Hub Towers to Continue as Council Approves Consultant for Housing Study

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

ELi's Chris Gray reports on the controversy over the new Hub proposal at City Council this week. Council hopes to have a housing study before they're asked to review the proposal again.

Record-Setting Night for Trojan Basketball Includes Another Last-Second Game Winner

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

East Lansing sophomore Soraya Timms scores a school-record nine treys while Marcus Wourman Jr. makes some more last-minute magic. ELi’s Mark Meyer reports.

Council Approves Contract for Downtown Land Sale to Credit Union

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

East Lansing's Council has now approved a contract that Mayor Ruth Beier will sign if voters approve the downtown land sale to MSU Federal Credit Union on March 10.

ELPD Will Release Video and Investigation Results in Gasito Case Tomorrow

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

East Lansing’s City Council will hold a public meeting Thursday evening to hear the results of an ELPD investigation into an alleged case of police brutality. A related protest on Sunday brought about 50 people to City Hall.

Only Two Developers Propose (Very Different) Ideas for the DDA’s Evergreen Properties

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

ELi explains what two developers are pitching for the DDA's Evergreen Properties. The proposals are very different from each other. We explain how.

Marble’s Spaghetti Dinner is a Staple for Learning

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

There’s some rich history behind this fundraiser for the fourth-grade trip to Mackinac Island. ELi’s Chantal Tetreault introduces us to a Marble teacher who made the trip when she was an elementary school student.

Council Tackles Multiple Issues This Week

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

City security, the big new Hub proposal, senior life, outlawing vaping, the Country Mill case, and lots more on this week's Council agenda. ELi’s Alice Dreger sheds light on what’s happening.

Things Are Looking Up Financially for the City of East Lansing. How Come?

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

ELi’s Alice Dreger explains what is behind the rosier hue of East Lansing’s latest financial forecast and how new revenue is being spent.

City Looking to Make Non-Motorized Transportation Easier and Safer

Monday, February 24, 2020

The City of East Lansing is looking to update its plans for non-motorized transportation. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott explains.

Grand Slam: Trojans Take Two from Comets

Saturday, February 22, 2020

The East Lansing varsity basketball teams improved to a collective 32-2 on the season with a pair of victories Friday night at Grand Ledge. ELi’s Mark Meyer brings you the details.

City Attorney Yeadon (Grudgingly) Outlines Lower Fines for Some Traffic Offenses

Friday, February 21, 2020

Fines for traffic violations in East Lansing are among the highest in Ingham County; City Council would like to see some of them reduced. Chris Gray reports for ELi.

The Abbot Reaches the Top, and the Feeling Is High

Thursday, February 20, 2020

There were days when it felt like nothing would ever get built at that blighted corner. Yesterday, a special ceremony celebrated the height of the new construction. ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.

Commission: Immediately Release All Video of ELPD Incident Under Investigation

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

East Lansing's Human Relations Commission is pushing for the immediate release of all relevant video footage of the policing incident that occurred Feb. 9 at the downtown 7-Eleven store. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Wourman’s Last-Second Heroics Lift Trojans Into League Lead

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The East Lansing boys basketball team avenges an earlier season loss to Okemos while the Trojan girls all but wrap up another league title. Mark Meyer covers the hardcourt action for ELi.

Voters Won’t Know Much More on MSUFCU Plans Before March 10 Vote

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Credit Union representatives shared some details of the proposed structure at last night’s City Council meeting. A site plan, however, won't come until after the vote. Chris Gray and Alice Dreger report for ELi.