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In the wake of sharp criticism, a drafted plan for a citizen review panel for complaints made against East Lansing police and fire officers will be scrapped. ELi's Dan Totzkay reports what justice advocates want to see now in terms of process and product.

ELi's Andrew Graham writes about the burgeoning number of bicycles left in city bike racks, and why one biking advocate believes PACE should be more vigilant in rooting out those left to rot.

Groundbreaking ceremonies at Whitehills and Pinecrest elementary schools generated plenty of afternoon excitement in anticipation of new building construction at both sites. ELi's Mark Meyer was on hand for both celebrations, amid flying sand and waving yellow plastic hard hats.

Now in its 10th year, Saturday's Pumpstock festival will fill Bailey Park for six hours with the sounds of Americana and folk music. ELi's Chris Wardell spoke with artists who will play the main stage, and tells us why they're looking forward to performing in East Lansing. 

ELi's Sarah Spohn brings us a story on open mic nights at Blue Owl, and how the coffee shop owners hope to build a platform for community creativity.

ELi's Amalia Medina brings us a preview of the Broad Museum exhibition, “The Edge of Things: Dissident Art Under Repressive Regimes,” and tells us how its curator found art to be her primary vehicle for storytelling.

East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez updates ELi regarding statistics that show a slight increase in theft, and explains how residents can take steps to deter criminal activity in their neighborhoods.

If you're looking to clean up or clean out, shop for locally grown food, or simply want to have some outdoor time this weekend, ELi's Jessy Gregg has seven ideas.

ELFCO hopes to open its new doors on Michigan Avenue — just east of the US-127 overpass — sometime in July, writes ELi's Jessy Gregg.

This annual high school competition brings together many of the top track and field athletes from around mid-Michigan. ELi's Mark Meyer previews the East Lansing lineup.

A local 16-year-old runaway girl has returned home safely. ELi's Jessy Gregg spoke with Deputy Chief Steve Gonzalez for more information about how the ELPD handles missing person cases and brings you this report.

ELi's Publisher explains why your dedicated public service local news organization sometimes purposely delays bringing you the news.

ELi's third annual program provides area youth, ages 15-22, an opportunity to learn journalistic ethics and practices and to earn a $250 educational stipend. Applications are now being accepted!

The Broad College of Business at MSU and East Lansing High School baseball lost a key member of their teams Monday with the tragic passing of Ed Outslay. ELi's Mark Meyer provides an update.

The East Lansing baseball team faced one of the area's top teams in Monday's opening round of the Diamond Classic. ELi's Mark Meyer brings us the story.