News across Clinton County

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.

City 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.

City 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.

Summer 2026 Dialog Now Online!
Read the summer 2026 issue of the City's official newsletter online.

ELPD Chief Welcomes Residents and Visitors to Downtown This Fall
ELPD Chief Brown: “As we welcome Spartans back for the 2026-2027 school year and football season, our goal is to make Downtown East Lansing safe and welcoming for everyone who is spending time in the community, including residents and visitors.”

Rotating Art Display Features Students From Refugee Development Center
The latest rotating art display in downtown East Lansing features artwork from student artists at the Refugee Development Center, facilitated by Marissa Tawney Thaler, a teaching artist at REACH Studio Art Center.

Prime Time Senior Programs Offers Continuous Learning Collaborative
The East Lansing Prime Time Senior Programs has launched a Continuous Learning Collaborative, a new initiative to provide continuous education opportunities for older adults.

Community Invited to Participate in Song Writing Contest Finale Sept. 18

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Red Cedar Roots Festival Set for Aug. 14-15 in Downtown East Lansing
A new event is set to take place on Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15, along Albert Avenue between Grove Street and M.A.C Avenue in downtown East Lansing.

Yamini Kalluri, Kritya Dance Ensemble Join Red Cedar Roots Festival Lineup
Yamini Kalluri and the Kritya Dance Ensemble have joined the performance lineup for the Red Cedar Roots Festival, which will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in downtown East Lansing.