Live News Updates for Oct. 2-8
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: 54B District Court closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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Anonymous Call About Migrant Buses Coming to EL Lacks ‘Veracity’
City of East Lansing and local service providers suspect the call is a hoax but are, nonetheless, working to be prepared.
A Year in Review: What ELi Covered in 2023
With the year coming to an end, we look back at top stories and issues in the City of East Lansing.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPS Staff Encourages Belonging, Inclusion for Queer Students Following Hate Crime
After a hate crime that targeted LGBTQIA+ students was committed on MSU’s campus, ELPS students and staff rallied to support the district’s queer students.
Cyber Crime Cost City $50,000
The city was able to provide an update on the financial impact of the cyber crime, but few other details.
DDA Talks Evergreen Properties, New Director and Responds to Councilmember’s Comments
The DDA is hopeful to soon find a firm to market its Evergreen Avenue properties.
ELHS Students Paint Murals at East Lansing Elementary Schools
The murals are designed to remind elementary students of the STEP problem solving routine utilized by the school district.
Police Chief Kim Johnson Resigns
In April, the city announced Johnson was being investigated after an internal complaint was filed against him.