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
ELPD Chief Kim Johnson on Leave
Few details are known at this time, but City Manager Robert Belleman has confirmed the ELPD chief is on leave.
A Look at Dispute Between ELPS and Union After Tentative Agreement Reached
Documents show the process followed when ELPS hired an administrator’s son at an elevated pay rate.
Albert El Fresco Tweaks, Illegal Parking Discussed by DDA
Albert El Fresco will return to downtown East Lansing later this month.
Path to Healthy Pension Funding Laid out to Council
For years, the city has struggled with its underfunded pension plan. Now, there appears to be a path forward – but there is work to do.
Documentary Highlights East Lansing Music Camp ‘RicStar’
The camp, which welcomes people of all ages who have special needs, will be recognized in a documentary that is showing at the Capital City Film Festival.
IN THE COMMUNITY
City Council Gets a Progress Report on Priorities Set Last Year
The progress report was developed by city staff to give an update on where they believe the city stands in carrying out goals set by council last year.
Community Events, Resources Available on Anniversary of MSU Shooting
The two-year anniversary of the mass shooting on MSU’s campus is Thursday.
Adulting 101 Classes Provide Free Knowledge on Insurance, Budgeting, Traveling, Meal Planning, More
The most popular classes are geared towards finances, budgeting, credit, investing, and the psychology of spending and saving.
Library Roundup: What the ELPL Board has Been Discussing the Last Few Months
Reporter Ayah Imran brings a summary of what was discussed at library board meetings the last few months.
One North Kitchen & Bar Opens East Lansing Location
The recently opened restaurant hopes to not just be a sports bar with a kitchen, but to serve as a favorite location for foodies.