Live News Updates for Oct. 23-29
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: The annual Great Pumpkin Walk is Sunday in downtown East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music
Dale Corbin was a star pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in the 1970s and later found success in music.
Spin Scooters Banished, Tree Maintenance Approved by City Council
City Council permanently revoked Spin scooter company’s license to operate in East Lansing at last night’s meeting.
Equitable Hiring, Modernizing Systems Among Priorities Set by Council
City Council held a special meeting to narrow down a large list of priorities for 2024 and 2025.
Secontine Investigation Released, Finds One Charter Violation
A report from independent investigator J. Randall Secontine explores alleged charter violations and gives insight to some factors that stressed out city staff members.
City of East Lansing: Pay Up (Please)
Some East Lansing residents have been surprised to receive notices that they may owe the city income taxes.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Hears Presentations From BWL, ELIPOC at Discussion-Only Meeting
The city’s police oversight commission shared its 2023 annual report, and BWL reps spoke about rate increases, and future energy projects.
Know the Candidates: Steve Fox Challenges Scott Wriggelsworth in Ingham County Sheriff’s Race
Over the next several weeks, ELi will bring you articles highlighting the choices for state- and county-wide election. We seek to interview each of the major candidates for these offices and share an objective look at their backgrounds and goals for office. Today, we focus on Ingham County Sheriff. With its administrative offices in the…
Know the Candidates: Incumbent Penelope Tsernoglou is Challenged by Frank Lambert for 75th District House Seat
Hear from candidates on why they feel they are best suited to represent Michigan’s 75th District.
School Board Candidates Describe Their Qualifications, Priorities if Elected
This is the first of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them.
Fall Updates from ELi
ELi has new employees, earned a couple of grants and our team looks forward to continue bringing important stories.