News across Clinton County

Council Roundup: Council Moves Forward With Manager Search, Amends Housing Requirement
The council voted to loosen the city's diverse housing requirement.

Lane on Grand River Avenue to be Closed this Week Ahead of Student Book Store Demolition
The building is being demolished so The Howard, a 12-story apartment complex, can be built.

Vending Machines Selling Pizza, Sandwiches and Much More Come to East Lansing
The new machines are located in a storefront in downtown East Lansing.

Local Baker’s Peach Cobbler Waffle Lands on Hampton by Hilton Menus Nationwide
East Lansing resident Kaylee Voight won a contest that has landed her peach cobbler waffles in Hilton hotels around the country.

East Lansing Police Oversight Commission Questions Police Horses, Crowd Control Tactics
Police deployed drones, a helicopter and police horses downtown as MSU students returned for the new school year.

East Lansing’s Annual Flushing of Water Mains to Begin Monday, Sept. 21

City of East Lansing Offices to Close in Observance of Labor Day Holiday
City of East Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no bulk item or yard waste collection on Labor Day. Downtown parking is free on Monday, Sept. 7 in the City's parking structures.

The Forgotten Battle of East Lansing
Clashes between Michigan State College students and union members organizing a labor strike broke out during the summer of 1937.

East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With B/A Florist
The business has a decades-long history in East Lansing.

Community Invited to Celebrate the ’80s in Downtown East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 11
The City of East Lansing invites the community for a night of ‘80s inspired fun featuring local band, Starfarm, on Friday, Sept. 11 from 6:30-9 p.m. in Ann Street Plaza in Downtown East Lansing. Attendees are encouraged to dress in ‘80s themed clothing.

ELPD Provides Update Following ‘Welcome to State’ Weekend
As East Lansing welcomed Spartans back to the City for the 2026-2027 school year, the top priority was ensuring a safe and welcoming Downtown for all residents and visitors.

East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Named Paschen Prize Recipient
The East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Paschen Prize for Public Progress. ELMWSA’s two-million-gallon water storage tank was named the Civic Building Project of the Year.