Live News Updates for Oct. 9-15
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: Fiber to Fashion Festival is Saturday downtown.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELi Facebook Page is Down
The staff is working diligently to fix the problem ASAP.
Youth Pursue Education While Experiencing Homelessness
Last school year, 41 ELPS students experienced homelessness. School staff works to ensure students experiencing homelessness have the tools necessary to meet their academic potential.
Brookover Negotiates EV Charger at Car Wash; Gas Station and B&B Proposals Rejected
City Council heard another statement condemning the election of Singh as mayor pro tem over Watson.
Council Attempts to Outline Ambitions for 2024-2025 Term
The last two city departments presented their priorities, while the strategic planning process was met with some resistance.
Council Holds Three Public Hearings, Defers Decisions
The proposals for a car wash, bed and breakfast, and new gas station are on Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Boys Soccer Team Looks to New Goal Scorers to Continue Recent Run of Success
The Trojans will look to capture a fourth consecutive CAAC-Blue title.
ELHS Girls Swim Team Dives Into New Season
Despite being down several swimmers, the ELHS Trojans girls swim team took home first place at the Holt Invitational.
ELHS Boys Tennis Team Looks to Build on Last Season’s Success
The Trojans boys tennis team lost some key contributors from last year’s team that earned its way into the state tournament, but returning players are ready to step up.
City Officials Search for Answers to Flooding at Community Listening Session
The city is looking to identify all factors contributing to widespread flooding in recent years.
Pair of Developments are Approved by Council
Council approved a gas station and convenience store, and a multi-tenant retail and restaurant space at its Aug. 13 meeting.