Special ELi Investigation: Church Attendance is Down Nationwide; What About in East Lansing?
ELi spoke with nine ministers and pastors about what they are experiencing in their churches.
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
How East Lansing Could Be Impacted By the Federal Government Shutdown and Michigan Missing the Deadline to Pass a State Budget
About 5,000 federal civilian employees live in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, which includes East Lansing.
East Lansing Lifeguards Save Lives On and Off the Clock
At least three Aquatic Center employees used their training to help save people in danger while off the clock this summer.
Test Scores Indicate Red Cedar Elementary Students are Overcoming Unique Challenges
The scores indicate that many Red Cedar students overcome challenges like having English as a second language.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Downtown Safety and the Debate Over Police Oversight Commission
This week’s East Lansing Insider podcast features discussions about safety downtown and potential changes to the city’s police oversight commission.
Council Delays Vote on Amendments to Police Oversight Commission; Tables Resolution On Social District
The city also reached a new three-year contract with City Manager Robert Belleman.