ELPS Administrator Finding New Ways to Care for Campuses, Cut Costs
After experiencing issues with its previous custodial service provider, ELPS switched back to in-house services. Billy Hastings and his team have since cleaned up the district.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Finalists, Process for Police Chief Search Released
The city is scheduled to select a new police chief next week.
East Lansing to Offer New Police Chief Next Week
East Lansing is scheduled to extend an offer to a new police chief next week, according to a city webpage dedicated to the police chief search. On the page, it says there were 15 applicants who responded to the job posting. A calendar of events states the city selected four or five finalists on April…
Budget Proposals for General Fund, Police, Fire, More Presented to City Council
Budget season is upon us and City Council dove into discussions about the deficit the general fund is proposed to operate under in the next fiscal year, the impact inflation is having on infrastructure improvements and how big projects on Michigan State University’s campus may impact the city’s finances. City department heads gave presentations on…
Police Oversight Commission Discusses Harassment, Trespassing; Interim Police Chief Jen Brown Extends an Olive Branch
Interim Police Chief Jen Brown has held meetings with several police oversight commissioners, working to improve the relationship between ELPD and the commission.
Checking in With the Charter Review Committee
So far, the committee has recommended 19 changes to East Lansing’s guiding document.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Enjoy “A Taste of Folk Festival” Today Through Sunday
It’s been eight years since the Great Lakes Folk Festival brought nearly 80,000 people to the downtown streets of East Lansing for a weekend of live music and culture. But the popular community event – or at least a smaller version of it – is back. From Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug 10, the…
Valley Court Park to Get Major Makeover with New Amenities and Design
A plan approved by City Council includes putting an amphitheater, restroom building and more in the park.
East Lansing Faces Lasting Impact from City Staff Turnover
With key departments still led by interim directors and institutional knowledge lost, city leaders work to stabilize staffing and restore momentum.
From Curious Beginners to Seasoned Spotters, East Lansing Birders Club Soars in Popularity
The Birders Club draws nearly 40 members each meeting, making it one of the library’s more popular programs.
19-Year-Old East Lansing Author Publishes First Book: “Mort the Flightless Rat”
Scarlet Haroldson’s book was partially inspired by her pet rat, Mort.