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East Lansing Art Festival Announces Call to Artists for 64th Annual Event
The 64th annual East Lansing Art Festival is seeking fine artists and craftspeople for next year’s event. The festival is set for the weekend of May 22-23, 2027.

Mid-Michigan musicians complete 60-hour-long jam session, breaking world record
More than 100 musicians played from Monday morning to Wednesday night in Lansing to break the record for the world's longest jam session.

Public Works Building to Close to Public Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16, for Insulation Improvements
Community members are advised the City of East Lansing’s Department of Public Works (DPW) building, 1800 E. State Road, will be closed to the public on Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16, for insulation improvements.

Bailey Street Lot Loses Most Public Parking Amid Development Dispute
Several projects proposed to be built at the site have stalled since city officials said they would like the land to be developed, lot owners say.

East Lansing Farmers Market to Celebrate Autumn Fest Sunday, Oct. 4
Community members are invited to celebrate fall at the annual Autumn Fest during the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.

East Lansing Plans ‘Data Week’ Ahead of New Data Center Regulations
Events for data week will focus on AI, data centers and data science.

Prime Time Senior Programs to Host Transportation and Mobility Fair Oct. 2
In conjunction with its six-week Transportation and Mobility Speaker Series, Prime Time Senior Programs will host a Transportation and Mobility Fair from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.

Get Lost! in Grand Ledge: Exploring the 'City of Seven Islands'
WKAR News reporter Emma J Nelson spent the afternoon getting lost in the mid-Michigan city that harbors both islands and cliffs, just days before the annual Fall Festival.

Gun recovered from man fatally shot by Lansing police was not real, department says
The Lansing Police Department says a firearm recovered from a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police last month was not a real gun.

State Lawmakers Urge East Lansing to Reconsider HRC Limits in Letter to City Council
The city's Human Rights Commission can no longer review complaints about city officials.

Double whammy: Rising gas and diesel prices put pressure on Michigan food access
As gas prices reached $4.95 in Lansing in September, higher transportation expenses placed added pressure on families and the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

Lansing Police had extra patrols of River Trail amid homeless deaths
The Lansing Police Department says officers were already making extra patrols along the Lansing River Trail amid a string of violent deaths over the summer.