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DPW Director Explains Chemical Spill at Abbott Woods

Alice Dreger February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

The City is working on hiring “an emergency abatement contractor to clean the detention pond, storm infrastructure and to perform any necessary remediation to soils” at the private condo complex.

Government

East Lansing’s Black Residents Are Three Times As Likely to Be Stopped by ELPD as White Residents

Heather Brothers, Alice Dreger February 5, 2021February 4, 2021

ELPD Chief Kim Johnson calls the situation “unacceptable” and says he is determined to “take all necessary corrective actions within our agency” if further review of the data bears out the apparent pattern.

General News | Government

Lake Lansing Road-Towar Avenue Intersection to be Redone This Summer

Andrew Graham February 3, 2021February 1, 2021

The changes come as part of improvements to White Park and the Northern Tier Trail and have pedestrian safety in mind. Andrew Graham provides the details.

Government

Complaints Against ELPD Officers to Be Reviewed, While Policing Transparency Remains Spotty

Alice Dreger February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

The HRC’s discussion on Wednesday evening will likely involve ongoing concerns about police use of force, ELPD policies, racial bias in policing, and policing transparency. ELi’s Alice Dreger explains the context.

Ask ELi to Investigate | Government

No, A Dead Poet Did Not Vote In East Lansing’s Most Recent Election

Andrew Graham February 2, 2021March 7, 2021

Did Charlotte Brontë vote in the November 2020 election in East Lansing while residing at the Dublin Square pub? ELi’s Andrew Graham brings the answer and explains what it tells us about how Michigan’s voting system works.

Government

DPW Director Explains Chemical Spill at Abbott Woods

East Lansing’s Black Residents Are Three Times As Likely to Be Stopped by ELPD as White Residents

Lake Lansing Road-Towar Avenue Intersection to be Redone This Summer

Complaints Against ELPD Officers to Be Reviewed, While Policing Transparency Remains Spotty

No, A Dead Poet Did Not Vote In East Lansing’s Most Recent Election

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