News in East Lansing
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.
City of East Lansing
Published September 08East Lansing’s Annual Flushing of Water Mains to Begin Monday, Sept. 21
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Published September 08City 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.
City of East Lansing
Published September 04Community 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.
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Published September 01ELPD 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.
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Published September 01East 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.
City of East Lansing
Published August 31City Hosts ExtravaGRANDza to Welcome MSU Students on Aug. 29
Community members are invited to East Lansing ExtravaGRANDza from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, to welcome Michigan State University (MSU) students to Downtown East Lansing.
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Published August 28City Responds to Partial Video of Arrest Circulating on Social Media
This morning the City of East Lansing was made aware of a video circulating on social media of an arrest that occurred over the weekend in downtown East Lansing. The video that is circulating does not capture the entire incident.