East Lansing’s Jeopardy! Brain Trust: Local Contestants Share Their Paths to the Iconic Game Show
Locals who have appeared on Jeopardy! said they took different approaches to prepare to be on the show.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Woodward Builds a Family and a Contender in East Lansing Wrestling Program
During Thomas Woodward’s eight years as ELHS wrestling coach, the program has grown from a handful of athletes to dozens, and even added a girls team.
East Lansing City Council Defers Action on Measures Critics Say Would Criminalize Homelessness
A months-long discussion on proposed bans to public camping and loitering in parking areas will continue when the ordinances return to City Council next month.
East Lansing Police Department Pledges Openness After Year Marked By Transparency Rollbacks
The police department plans to add information to its website to be more transparent, Chief Jennifer Brown told the East Lansing City Council.
Local Nonprofit Launches Solar Fundraiser to Support Independent Living Community
Along with providing affordable housing, LINCS helps residents in its community to find appropriate work opportunities and build social connections.
Five East Lansing Elementary School Students Taken to ER After Ingesting Marijuana Edibles
An email Robert L. Green Elementary School Principal Amy Webster sent to parents said emergency services were onsite Tuesday after five students reported feeling ill.
IN THE COMMUNITY
MSU Entrepreneurs Earn Spot on ABC’s Shark Tank With Shoelace Startup
A viewing party will be held at Lansing Brewing Company for the airing of the March 4 Shark Tank episode.
School Board Roundup: Board “Pauses” Lifetouch Relationship Over Alleged Epstein Connection; Hears Sex Ed Updates
The district had no spring activities scheduled with Lifetouch and the district is reviewing available information to determine the future of its relationship with the company.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The City Continues to Consider Camping and Loitering Bans
The East Lansing City Council again deferred a vote on proposed bans on public camping and loitering in parking areas.
Growing Old With Prime Time
The Prime Time Seniors program, which serves area residents 55 and older, will add to its already expansive programming in the fall.
Congressman Tom Barrett’s Campaign Seeks High School Students’ Emails After Anti-ICE Walkout
Last week, Michigan Information and Research Services reported a staffer for Barrett filed a FOIA request seeking ELHS staff and students’ emails related to an anti-ICE demonstration.