Live News Updates for Oct. 23-29
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: The annual Great Pumpkin Walk is Sunday in downtown East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
EL Hosting Events to Address Climate Change’s Impact on Older Residents
The series of events includes a talk with author Danielle Arigoni, followed by a community discussion and a community planning workshop.
City Officials Taking Feedback About Flooding at Aug. 15 Event
A June storm brought 3-4 inches of rain and a July storm brought upwards of 7 inches. Both storms brought widespread flooding in East Lansing.
It’s Election Day!
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for today’s primary election.
Council Approves Toned Down Caption to be Placed on Ballot with Charter Amendment
“The proposed charter amendment below was initiated by a citizen initiated petition and not the East Lansing City Council,” the revised caption reads.
Delivery Drivers and Downtown Parking Continue to be at Odds
The fast pace that delivery drivers move in and out of illegal parking locations makes it difficult for the city to enforce parking rules.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Parks Commission Blasts Proposed Budget Cuts
City Council will finalize the city budget for fiscal year 2026 at a meeting tonight.
East Lansing Police Oversight Commission Moves to Hire Attorneys, Say New Police Contract Hurts Transparency, Accountability
Changes include officers’ names being redacted from reports given to the commission.
Jen Brown Selected as East Lansing’s New Police Chief
Brown has been serving as interim chief since December 2024.
A Q&A With Marcia Gebarowski, the East Lansing DDA’s First Executive Director
Gebarowski will help guide developments in the downtown area.
62nd East Lansing Art Festival to Return to Downtown Streets
The East Lansing Art Festival will bring artisans, painters, sculptors, photographers, food trucks, live music and kids activities to downtown East Lansing.