Live News Updates for Oct. 9-15
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: Fiber to Fashion Festival is Saturday downtown.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Devastated by Flooding Again
Two storms have caused widespread flooding in East Lansing in less than a month.
Mayor George Brookover Announces Preferred Charter Review Committee Members
While council isn’t scheduled to make a final decision on members of the charter review committee until August, Brookover’s memo shows which candidates have an inside track to being appointed.
ELHS Alumna’s Educational Future Uncertain After Participating In Columbia University Protests
2022 ELHS graduate Marie Adele Grosso is still unsure if she’ll be allowed to return to Columbia University after protesting against Israeli military actions.
Commission on the Environment Discusses Proposal to Increase Recycling Accessibility
Currently, the city code doesn’t require multi-family housing complexes built before 2007 to have on-site recycling services.
ELPD Stopped Sending the City’s Police Oversight Commission Footage. It’s Unclear Why
A change in procedure has ELPD requesting commissioners watch footage at set times with officers or the city attorney present.
IN THE COMMUNITY
City Council Vaguely Announces Agreement in BWL Franchise Fee Lawsuit
Council approved a tentative agreement on a settlement amount without disclosing just how much the city will need to spend reimbursing LBWL customers.
Planning Commission Declines to Recommend Proposed Meijer Gas Station
Commissioners were split on a vote to recommend the proposal.
ICHD Provides Advice on Vaccinations, Exposure Guidelines After Ingham County Measles Case
The first Ingham County measles case since 1994 was announced earlier this week.
East Lansing, Okemos, Central Michigan University Students to Team Up for Collaborative Concert
The concert will take place Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Lansing High School auditorium.
Council Roundup: Discussions About Speeding, Loud Cars Resume; Stalled Sauna Park Proposal is Given New Life
Noisy and speeding cars has been a common complaint in East Lansing for years – but no solution appears to be imminent.