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
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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
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.
DDA Talks Evergreen Properties, New Director and Responds to Councilmember’s Comments
The DDA is hopeful to soon find a firm to market its Evergreen Avenue properties.
ELHS Students Paint Murals at East Lansing Elementary Schools
The murals are designed to remind elementary students of the STEP problem solving routine utilized by the school district.
Police Chief Kim Johnson Resigns
In April, the city announced Johnson was being investigated after an internal complaint was filed against him.