Public Safety and Crime

Construction zones are driving some pedestrians and bicyclists into unsafe territory. On assignment for ELi, Andrew Barsom talked to the City's Wendy Wilmers-Longpre to learn what's being done to try to keep people safe, and to ascertain what you can do to help.

Love big trucks? Come check out a bunch of them at the East Lansing Public Library on Tuesday evening! ELi's Andrew Graham tells you more.

The City is threatening to arrest a property owner over construction of a driveway for which he had a permit, had an inspector's go-ahead, and had the support of a majority of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Why?

East Lansing residents who live in Ingham County will see two proposals on their August 7 ballot: one on a 20-year millage to build a new Ingham County jail and court complex, along with another on the East Lansing City income tax. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Is there a bias against parking garages among would-be customers to East Lansing’s downtown? The question has come to the fore as the Center City District construction project goes on.

How do East Lansing firefighters train for water rescues, and what does their trainer say is the most important thing you can do to stay safe on the water? ELi's Evan Dempsey has the story.

MSU says that, in light of the Nassar settlement, it doesn't have funds to help East Lansing more with the cost of providing MSU emergency services. ELi's Alice Dreger and Ann Nichols report.

East Lansing's City Council recently approved another section of Harrison Road for a "road diet." Transportation Commission member Thomas Baumann explains for ELi readers what this means for drivers, bikers, and walkers.

A student at MacDonald Middle School made threats yesterday that led to ELPD moving in to investigate. This morning, ELi spoke to Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez to learn more about what happened yesterday, and how ELPD and ELPS handles these cases.

In a 4-1 vote, East Lansing’s City Council expanded the right to have outdoor recreational fires. But given environmental and health concerns, Council expects to revisit the issue. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports.

City Council is considering an ordinance change to allow outdoor fires in a few more housing locations, so long as residents first obtain a permit. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports.

The East Lansing hookah lounge that was recently the scene of an exchange of gunfire has been involved in two other gun incidents, all within a span of ten days. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

Staffing cuts have left the City’s emergency response levels well below national standards. As more cuts are coming, East Lansing's Fire and Police Chiefs are working to figure out the least worst choices. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

A suspect in Saturday morning's shooting downtown has been charged with assault with intent to murder. According to ELPD Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez, bail for Jarvis Lamar Mack has been set at a half-million dollars.

Gunfire was exchanged early this morning downtown. ELi spoke to Police Chief Larry Sparkes to get the details.