Live News Updates for Sept. 11-17
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: Spartan Appreciation Day at the ELFM is Sunday.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Last Chance at a 2023 Tax-Deductible Donation That Helps ELi Survive!
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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.
Council Takes a Long Look at Finances
During public comment, speakers requested the city support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ask ELi: Belleman Gives Updates On City Happenings
The city manager responds to questions about Country Mills Farms, Council goal setting plans and an employee pay study.
City Leaders Urge Council to Move Forward with Charter Review Commission
The letter signed by nine civic and school leaders supports putting the commission establishment on the 2024 ballot.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing to Host First Solar Energy “Tupperware Party” Tonight
Residents who already made the switch to solar energy will be sharing information about their experience.
Rethinking Farewells: How Funerals and Final Resting Places are Changing
Trends around funeral services and memorials have been changing nationwide. These differences can be seen locally.
Council Sets Guidelines for Charter Review Committee Selection; Partners with Gun Violence Reduction Program
In addition to council settling on an August selection date, City Attorney Anthony Chubb explained the limited scope the committee will have at the June 18 City Council meeting.
Two ‘Top Cops’ to Apply to be ELPD Chief
As East Lansing prepares a search for its new police chief, ELi has learned that there will be two internal candidates in Deputy Chief Jennifer Brown and Interim Chief Chad Pride.
ELPS Staff Encourages Belonging, Inclusion for Queer Students Following Hate Crime
After a hate crime that targeted LGBTQIA+ students was committed on MSU’s campus, ELPS students and staff rallied to support the district’s queer students.