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
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.
Video of Nov. 2 Special Council Meeting Released On City YouTube Channel
The video was uploaded to the city’s YouTube channel, but not added to the meeting calendar like other recordings. City manager tells ELi it was an “oversight.”
Police, Public Works and Other City Departments Lay Out 2024 Priorities
City strategic planning will continue at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hannah Center.
A Reminder of ELi’s Facebook Policy
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Approves Motel, Calls Out BWL Rate Increases
BWL will increase its rates at the start of October.
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.