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šŸŒ± Why was East Lansingā€™s DEI director suddenly removed from key roles?

Hey there, East Lansing! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why was East Lansingā€™s DEI director suddenly removed from key roles?
  • How state police will investigate East Lansingā€™s deadly officer-involved shooting
  • How the new MSU rec center is changing student workout habits

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Dense fog will lift, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 64, low: 34.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 29 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. East Lansing Removes DEI Director as Human Rights Commission Liaison Without Explanation (eastlansinginfo.news) ā€” East Lansingā€™s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Elaine Hardy has been quietly removed as staff liaison to both the Human Rights Commission and the Independent Police Oversight Commission, leaving commissioners worried about the future of DEI in the city. City leaders call it a personnel matter and have offered no public explanation. Commissioners fear the move could signal broader changes to how East Lansing handles discrimination concerns.
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2. What will the investigation into the officer-involved shooting in East Lansing look like? (fox47news.com) ā€” A deadly officer-involved shooting following a stabbing at Lake Lansing and Abbot roads in East Lansing is now being independently investigated by Michigan State Police. Investigators are gathering witness statements and video evidence before sending findings to prosecutors, a process that could take weeks or even a year. Officials stress the outside review is meant to ensure fairness and maintain public trust.
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3. Students swarm new campus gym as IM West faces final week (statenews.com) ā€” Michigan State students are flocking to the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center on campus in East Lansing, which just opened with triple the workout space of IM West and a large new pool. While many appreciate its location near South Neighborhood and modern amenities, some students are savoring their final days at centrally located IM West before it closes April 25.
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4. Questions remain about Forest Service plan, Wellston station closure (ourmidland.com) ā€” East Lansingā€™s U.S. Forest Service research station is slated to close along with three others in Michigan as the agency restructures and shifts research leadership out of state. Officials say no immediate job losses are planned, but many details about relocations, the future of research work, and the fate of historic facilities like the Wellston ranger station remain unclear.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Spring Fling
    Dwight Rich School for the Arts Lansing, MI 48910
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday April 18
  • Central Bay District Spring 2026 Lay Servant Course
    ALMA UMC , 501 Gratiot Avenue , Alma
    9:00 am
  • Earth Day Celebration
    Potter Park Zoo , 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave , Lansing
    12:00 pm
  • Bishop Bard's Listening Sessions
    FIRST UMC , South Main Street , Mount Pleasant
    1:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My name is Artemis and I'm lost.
    I escaped through a window near Grosbeck Drive and Gay Lane. Please help me get back home! (Nextdoor Red Cedar)
  • This sweet fur baby is running loose near Grosbeck Drive and Gay Lane.
    I've seen it twice now but can't get close. It had a collar by is very frightened. (Nextdoor Red Cedar)
  • Meijer posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in East Lansing. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in East Lansing. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Lansing here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Lansing

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