SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Released Records Show City of East Lansing’s Employment Losses Have Been Management-Heavy
Some departments have been hit harder than others after numerous key employees leave for other jobs or retire.
City Manager Candidates’ Names Released; Interviews Coming Monday
The five semi-finalists were chosen from a pool of 14 applicants; only six of the applicants live in Michigan.
‘Plan B’ vending machine deliberated by HRC
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission continues to discuss the possibility of vending machines that dispense emergency contraceptives, although the path to making it happen remains murky.
How Hard Is It to Park in Downtown East Lansing? Depends Who You Ask
There’s no topic quite so contentious as parking downtown, as became evident at Thursday’s DDA meeting.
Kerry Ebersole Singh, Christopher Wardell and Erik Altmann Seek EL Council Seats
The deadline for filing for candidacy in the East Lansing City Council race passed today at 4 p.m. and it looks like there are either seven or eight candidates running for the three open seats on the November ballot. Interim City Clerk Marie Wicks told ELi at 4:54 p.m. today, “I can confirm that Mark…
IN THE COMMUNITY
Aggravated Assault Alert Goes Out; No Injuries Reported
The incident occurred early Sunday morning during celebrations downtown, two days before Halloween. ELPD reminds community members to take safety precautions.
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Estrella Torrez Sworn in as School Board Trustee
The Oct. 23 meeting included a presentation by the ELHS principal, adoption of 24 board policy revisions and approval of a bond proposal for security enhancements.
Autumn is a Beautiful Time to Experience Nature in East Lansing
With migrating birds, squirrels fattening up for winter and diverse city parks, this is a good time of year to get outside.
Live News Updates for Oct. 30-Nov. 5
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: Interim Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey is leaving for a job in Saginaw.













