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
ELi Truly Appreciates Our Donors
The contributions of 610 individuals will help sustain ELi’s mission of bringing you the news of East Lansing.
What Does ELi See Ahead in 2024?
Here are the stories on the reporting and editorial team’s radar in the new year.
Anonymous Call About Migrant Buses Coming to EL Lacks ‘Veracity’
City of East Lansing and local service providers suspect the call is a hoax but are, nonetheless, working to be prepared.
A Year in Review: What ELi Covered in 2023
With the year coming to an end, we look back at top stories and issues in the City of East Lansing.
Last Chance at a 2023 Tax-Deductible Donation That Helps ELi Survive!
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IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Cyber Crime Cost City $50,000
The city was able to provide an update on the financial impact of the cyber crime, but few other details.