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Glencairn Neighborhood Construction Experiencing Delays

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Some Glencairn residents whose streets have been torn up for months for major infrastructure repairs are getting frustrated. What's going on with the project? ELi's Casandra Eriksen looks into it.

Street Parking May Change In Large Swaths of East Lansing

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The City of East Lansing may significantly alter parking rules, particularly in campus-adjacent neighborhoods. Safe passage of emergency vehicles is the number-one concern, but the plan may not make everyone happy. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

Details Revealed on Proposed Redevelopment Deal

Monday, August 20, 2018

What would the developers and the City of East Lansing each get out of the redevelopment deal for the vacant properties downtown, if all goes as the draft documents suggest? ELi brings you the scoop.

Construction Zones Creating Hazards for Bikes and Peds

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Construction zones are driving some pedestrians and bicyclists into unsafe territory. On assignment for ELi, Andrew Barsom talked to the City's Wendy Wilmers-Longpre to learn what's being done to try to keep people safe, and to ascertain what you can do to help.

Touch a Truck on Tuesday Evening

Friday, August 3, 2018

Love big trucks? Come check out a bunch of them at the East Lansing Public Library on Tuesday evening! ELi's Andrew Graham tells you more.

East Lansing Government Needs More Service Volunteers

Friday, August 3, 2018

East Lansing government regularly experiences vacancies on volunteer City boards and commissions. ELi's Jessy Gregg explains an array of the City's volunteer boards and commissions, and tells you how to apply.

Area Trail Repairs Ongoing

Thursday, July 19, 2018

What's happening with improvements to trails in East Lansing and nearby? ELi's Jessy Gregg attended the latest meeting of the Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails and brings back this report.

Whistleblower: “Everyone Else Pays for Their Own Sidewalk”

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

If East Lansing's City Attorney doesn't have to pay for his sidewalk, why should the City make you pay for yours? A whistleblower is now pushing that question in federal court. ELi investigates the latest claims and counter-claims in the case.

August Ballot Has Another Proposal for Ingham County Voters: New Jail

Monday, July 16, 2018

East Lansing residents who live in Ingham County will see two proposals on their August 7 ballot: one on a 20-year millage to build a new Ingham County jail and court complex, along with another on the East Lansing City income tax. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Major Road Closures Happening Around Center City

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Grand River Avenue now has two westbound lanes closed for the Center City District project. This will last about a month, according to the City. ELi has the details.

Court Rules for City of East Lansing in Case Brought by Workers

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The Michigan Court of Appeals has dismissed a civil case brought by a group of City employees exposed to mercury and asbestos while working at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Alice Dreger and Ann Nichols explain the case and the court's decision.

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