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Joshua Davis Finds ‘The Way Back Home’ To The Ten Pound Fiddle

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Josh Davis may have hit the big time with his performance on The Voice, but many locals remember him from the years when he played with the band Steppin' In It. ELi's Christopher Wardell talked to Davis about life, music, and coming back to play in East Lansing.

ELPD Chief Reports on Complaints Made Against Officers

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Police Chief Larry Sparkes has provided details on each of sixteen complaints made against ELPD officers in 2017. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Students Argue for Later ELHS Start Time; Board Members Observe #MeToo

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

“We researched both sides and more sleep causes students to be more alert, get better grades and have less accidents,” a member of the MacDonald Middle School Debate Club told the School Board at last night's meeting. “Students’ voices should be heard because this affects them.”

City’s Crews Deal with Water Main Breaks

Monday, January 8, 2018

Water flooding the road suddenly? That's a sign of a water main break. East Lansing's engineer-administrator Ron Lacasse explains what happened with one in Glencairn last night, and explains how to report a suspected break.

ELi Joins the Institute for Nonprofit News, as Sustainability Drive Continues

Monday, January 8, 2018

The Los Angeles-based Institute for Nonprofit News has admitted East Lansing Info (ELi) to its membership ranks. Our publisher explains why this matters and gives you an update on our 2018 Sustainability Campaign.

East Lansing Settles Fraud Lawsuit Involving City Attorney

Monday, January 8, 2018

The City of East Lansing has paid $20,000 to settle a federal whistleblower suit that alleged a "kickback" to the City Attorney and his partners. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

Ask ELi: Why Do Some EL Residents Pay to Join CADL?

Friday, January 5, 2018

Why do some East Lansing residents pay to belong to the Capital Area District Library system? We asked our readers.

With More Funding from Ingham County, East Lansing Trail Repairs to Start

Thursday, January 4, 2018

With more money coming to East Lansing from Ingham County's Trails and Parks Millage, work on deteriorated pedestrian bridges along East Lansing’s Norther Tier Trail is beginning this month. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

Take a 5-Minute Survey to Give ELi’s Team Your Feedback

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Would you please take about five minutes to take our January 2018 reader survey? We want to know what's important to you.

What’s Coming for East Lansing in 2018?

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

What are likely to be the big stories for East Lansing in 2018? Our Publisher, Alice Dreger, gives you the run-down.

East Lansing Development Controversy, 1926-Style

Friday, December 22, 2017

Upstanding women of the community objected to a movie theatre, fearing moral turpitude. So the developers tried to hurry up the construction. Then City Council sought to put it to a vote. Then it turned into a Charter Amendment. (We have pictures!)

Children's Social Justice Reading Group Connects Kids, Volunteers and Ideas at ELPL

Friday, December 22, 2017

A program at ELPL connects children with social issues, and MSU students with the community. ELi's Berkley Sorrels reports.

New Comprehensive Plan Moves Toward Adoption

Thursday, December 21, 2017

While East Lansing’s new Comprehensive Plan has been years in the making, it looks like it may move through the final stages of approval relatively quickly in early 2018.

Veteran Teacher Kabodian Returns to the Classroom After Retirement

Thursday, December 21, 2017

What brings a teacher back from retirement after 28 years, and what's the wisdom he wants to pass on to students? Evan Dempsey has the answers.

Council Votes to Postpone Decision on Marijuana Provisioning Centers

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Based on the number of issues and questions arising during last night's public hearing, City Council decided to defer action on Ordinance 1416, which regulates the location of medical marijuana provisioning centers, until their January 9th meeting. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.