Live News Updates for Oct. 16-22
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: City is looking to pull the license for Spin scooters.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
School Board Candidates Give Their Policy Ideas
This is the final of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them
School Board Candidates Address School Safety
This is the second of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them.
Know the Candidates: Julie Brixie and Josh Rockey Compete for 73rd District House Seat
Hear from candidates on why they feel they are best suited to represent Michigan’s 73rd District.
As Book Bans Increase Nationally, ELPL Celebrates Intellectual Freedom
ELPL’s Freedom to Read Week kicked off Sept. 22 with a performance of “Inherit the Wind” from the MSU Department of Theatre.
Housing Commission Takes First Look at Proposed New Housing, Rental Ordinances
The city hopes new proposed ordinance changes address resident concerns about its housing and rental regulations.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Girls Tennis Team Secures Success Through Togetherness
The ELHS girls tennis team captured its third straight regional championship this season.
East Lansing Mayor George Brookover Will Not Seek Reelection
Brookover will step down after serving four years on City Council – two as mayor.
New Mural Showcases Wonderful Woes of Technology in Grove Street Parking Garage
The mural titled “Vicarious Causation,” is a reflection on the “fickle Gods” of technology.
Pizza Shop, FieldHouse Expansion Rejected by Council; Meijer Pitches a New Gas Station
Council held a public hearing for a gas station proposed for the corner of Abbot Road and Lake Lansing Road.
Local WKAR Station May Lose Significant Funding from Federal Spending Bill
More than $1.5 million of federal funds to WKAR are at risk – about 16% of the station’s budget.