Voters Will Soon Decide on $23.5 Million School Bond
A look at how East Lansing schools would spend the $23.5 million in the bond proposal, if voters approve it at the May special election.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
With Budget Deadline Looming, Council Opts to Preserve Parks Funding – For Now
Council passed a resolution to adjust next year’s budget to chip away at the deficit, but the biggest part of the initial proposal was left off.
EL Catholics Reflect on Pope Francis, Future of Church
Leaders of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, but optimistic about the trajectory his leadership led the church.
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…
IN THE COMMUNITY
Developers are Still Hoping to Build Affordable Housing Near Valley Court Park
City officials are hopeful that a delayed affordable housing project will gain approval from the state after its fourth application for tax credits.
ELPS M-Step Scores Better Than State Average, Lag Behind Okemos, Haslett
Reporter Dustin DuFort Petty breaks down how East Lansing scored in each grade and in each subject.
“Mekong Voices” Exhibit at Broad Art Museum Highlights Global Struggle for Freshwater Justice
“Mekong Voices: Transnational River Justice in Mainland Southeast Asia” came to the Broad Art Museum Sunday, Sept. 14.
East Lansing City Council Candidate Forum to be Held Wednesday
The forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and each of the six candidates are expected to attend.
From Social Soirées to Student Rentals: 99-Year-Old East Lansing Landmark Home Awaits Its Next Story
Dubbed the Johnson-Stoddard Home after notable former owners, the nearly century old house carries plenty of history.