Local News in Clinton County

Hannah Community Center Elevator to Close for Modernization Project

The elevator at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, will close for a modernization project beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The closure is expected to last approximately three weeks.

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.

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.

East Lansing Council Members Talk Infrastructure, Upcoming Election at Community Forum

The forum was hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby and Councilmember Kerry Ebersole Singh.

Two East Lansing Employees Chosen for Bloomberg’s Path to Public Innovation

Two City of East Lansing employees have recently been accepted into the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation’s Path to Public Innovation training program.

‘Presidential Level Turnout’ Expected in East Lansing as Absentee Ballots are Mailed for Midterms

The Nov. 3 election will follow an August primary election that saw high turnout in East Lansing.

East Lansing Insider Podcast: Should East Lansing be Worried About its Income Tax?

East Lansing's income tax won't expire for another four years. Should city officials already be worried about hurdles the tax could face in a renewal vote?

LISTEN NOW: Webberville could bring back police department, St. Johns weighs apartment complex, and Guskiewicz to give State of University

This week, the Village of Webberville will consider bringing back its police department, while Clinton County commissioners weigh a proposed apartment development in St. Johns. Plus more.

When Should East Lansing Elections Take Place? Groups Take Opposing Sides

East Lansing residents will decide whether or not to move city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years at the Nov. 3 election.

Lansing begins mailing 23,000 absentee ballots for November election

Lansing has begun mailing about 23,000 absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election. City Clerk Chris Swope explains how voters can return and track their ballots and how their votes stay private.

City of East Lansing Begins National Search for Next City Manager

East Lansing Council Discusses Possible City Hall Relocation, Approves Large Solar Project

City leaders publicly discussed moving City Hall last year, but any plans appear to be on hold until the council selects a new city manager.