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
Council Votes to Move Forward With Northern Tier Trail Extension
Council voted to move forward with the trail extension, instead of delaying the project until 2028.
East Lansing Native Nate Silver Talks Early Years, Risk
Before Nate Silver was a nationally recognized statistician, he was a talented East Lansing High School student.
ELHS Students Enter the Voting World at In-School Registration Event
More than 150 students were registered or pre-registered to vote.
Know the Candidates: John Dewane is Challenged by Norm Shinkle in Ingham County Prosecutor Race
After being appointed as the county’s prosecuting attorney two years ago, John Dewane is running for a full term. He is challenged by Republican Norm Shinkle.
Council Votes Against Development Moratorium, Discusses Ending Pretextual Stops
City Manager Robert Belleman said he believes it would be “premature” to put a moratorium on developments while the city investigates its stormwater management standards at the Oct. 1 City Council meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPL Considering Two Internal Candidates to Serve as Interim Director
ELPL Experience Team Leader Elizabeth Kish and Collections Team Leader Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett were interviewed for the position.
ELPD, Oversight Commission Clash Over Complaint Transparency Under New Union Contract
ELPD has restricted the Police Oversight Commission’s access to complaints after the city reached a new collective bargaining agreement with a police union.
City Looks to the Future in Comprehensive Plan Update
The comprehensive plan update aims to improve housing, health and climate resiliency.
ELi is Searching for a New Executive Director
We’re looking for someone to help lead ELi during an exciting period of growth.
ELHS Girls Tennis Team Secures Success Through Togetherness
The ELHS girls tennis team captured its third straight regional championship this season.