SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council to Appoint Committee to Study Cell Tower Installation Following Contentious Meeting
A Crown Castle representative interacted directly with members of the CELL citizen group.
Superintendent Defends Vetting of Ex-Principal Following Discovery of “Fraudulent” Degree
Superintendent Dori Leyko has provided ELi more information about the hiring process that was used.
ELHS Principal Resigned Following Discovery of “Fraudulent Degree,” Superintendent Says
An email leaked to ELi provides details on what Superintendent Dori Leyko says led to Shannon Mayfield’s resignation.
Council Tries to Find Path Forward Following Exodus of City Employees
Another Assistant Director’s resignation came to light today, after last night’s Council meeting involved a discussion about what is happening with hiring attempts.
With Stressed Staff, Rising Costs and Unpopular Design, Council Walks Away from $1 Million Grant for Valley Court Park Pavilion
The 2-2 vote to not sign the MEDC agreement means the project as proposed will not move forward.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Split the Pickleball Vote. What Else Happened at Council?
Unusual half-hour meeting included discussion of plans for tonight’s [Jan. 27] “listening session” and much more.
EL High School Sheltered in Place Again Today
The latest events occur as ELi continues to work to understand what happened at the school on Tuesday morning.
Police Pushed to Do More about Menacing Masked Man
Photos and videos of the individual have appeared across social media.
Mayor to Hold ‘School/Public Safety Listening Session’ on Friday (Updated)
The event is an opportunity for community members to have their say about safety concerns. Meanwhile, ELHS students are calling for the school board president to step down, and the school board has issued a statement.
East Lansing High School Was Put on Lockdown This Morning
The shelter in place lockdown that occurred around 10 a.m. ended late this morning.