Live News Updates for Sept. 18-24
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 ELPD is partnering with the faith community for a coat drive.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Advance Peace Will Work to Reduce Gun Violence in East Lansing
The Advance Peace program will work directly with East Lansing residents most at risk of being involved in gun violence.
Only One Candidate Has Applied to Run for School Board, as Filing Deadline Approaches
The filing deadline is July 23 and four school board seats will be up for grabs in November’s election.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
City to Host Town Hall About Proposed Budget, Spending Cuts
Proposals to chip away at the deficit include a major cut to parks funding.
Dawn Carson, East Lansing’s First Woman Fire Chief, is More than Just a Trailblazer
During her three years atop the department, Carson prioritized improving the mental and physical health of ELFD employees.
Police Chief Candidates Share Approaches to Staffing Challenges, Mental Health and Policing a College Town
Candidates each answered the same three questions from ELi. The questions were about staffing, policing a college town, and the role police should play in responding to mental health crises.
Councilmember Dana Watson Will Not Seek Reelection
Watson hopes by announcing early that she will not run for reelection, more candidates enter the race.