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Monthly tornado siren test canceled due to storms
Tommorow's scheduled monthly test of tornado sirens across Ingham County has been canceled due to forecasted thunderstorms. → Read More
CATA to provide free on-campus bus rides starting this fall
Rides on every on-campus bus route will be free for MSU students, staff and faculty starting this fall, the university and the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, announced Wednesday. → Read More
City Council revives income tax for August elections
East Lansing City Council voted unanimously to place a proposal for a 1 percent income tax on the Aug. 7 ballot. → Read More
Albert Avenue, between Abbot and Grove, to be closed for 6 weeks
Both lanes of Albert Avenue, from Abbot Road to Grove Street, will be closed for infrastructure work starting May 7. → Read More
Infrastructure the focus as E.L. continues to navigate budget issues
City council discussed street repairs, waste disposal and water and sewer funding at Tuesday's budget work session. → Read More
Testimony on Nassar-inspired bill package to continue on Tuesday
The Michigan House Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Rep. Klint Kesto, will continue to hear testimony this week on sexual assault legislation crafted in response to ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's crimes. → Read More
Harrison 'road diet' moving forward; to increase safety, add bike lanes
Plans are moving forward to slim down Harrison Road from four to three lanes between Grand River and Michigan Avenues, and residents have voiced strong support as well as some concerns. → Read More
E.L. council discusses budget, 3 key areas at Tuesday work session
City council discussed how it plans to spend its parking, capital improvement and federal grant funds at Tuesday's budget work session. → Read More
Books, Bites and Bids draws large crowd in support of mobile library
The seventh annual Books, Bites and Bids fundraiser for the East Lansing Public Library drew library lovers out in support of a new "library on wheels." → Read More
E.L. Council discusses 'unsustainable' 2019 budget plans at work session
Officials took a deep dive into a preliminary 2019 general fund budget that even finance director Jill Feldpausch described as "unsustainable" for the long term. → Read More
East Lansing Buzz helps residents navigate construction projects
East Lansing Buzz, a website and informational program, has been pivotal in guiding residents and businesses through a busy redevelopment period. → Read More
50-50 rule to be eliminated and more takeaways from E.L. City Council
East Lansing City Council met last night to discuss the "50-50" rule, putting Harrison Road on a "diet" and the East Lansing Buzz informational program. → Read More
MSU students react to ex-dean Strampel's arrest, recent news
Strampel, who faces one felony and three misdemeanor charges relating to sexual harassment and his role in the Larry Nassar scandal, has stirred up frustrations among students in Fee Hall, home of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. → Read More
Larry Nassar's medical license revoked, slapped with $1 million fine
Ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's medical license has been permanently revoked by the state Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. → Read More
Hannah Center exhibit commemorates 50th anniversary of MLK's death
"Remembering Martin," an exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., will be open to the public until May 1. → Read More
HUD says $134,000 sidewalk project was 'conflict of interest'
A Housing and Urban Development official determined a 2013 sidewalk improvement project along Abbot Road to be ineligible for federal funding. Although the money will initially be returned, it can be used in future projects until it expires. → Read More
Results from 2nd community budget survey now online
New survey results compiled by Lansing firm Public Sector Consultants reach a similar conclusion as a previous survey: residents are divided on how to best handle the city's budget crisis. → Read More
First E.L. Styrofoam recycling station convenient for residents
With assistance from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Dart Container, East Lansing now has its own Styrofoam recycling station at 1800 E. State Rd. → Read More
Three takeaways from the March 20 City Council meeting
East Lansing City Council — minus Shanna Draheim — held its second meeting in three weeks on Tuesday. → Read More
Great Lakes Folk Festival put on 1-year hiatus, drastic changes likely
The Great Lakes Folk Festival will not be held in 2018, as construction projects downtown would pose logistical problems. Organizers hope to unveil a completely reworked festival in 2019. → Read More