East Lansing Insider: Why Did City Council Discuss A Moratorium On New Greek Houses?
Andrew is joined by Emily Joan Elliott to talk about the discussion at City Council about potentially putting a hold on issuing new SUPs and site plans for Greek houses. Give it a listen!
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELi Moves Forward Towards Relaunch
ELi is looking to restart reporting on East Lansing in early September. Read about the plan and how YOU can help make it happen.
ELi Task Force Report
This page embeds the PDF of the ELi Task Force Report from Aug. 2022.
ELi’s Task Force Producing Recommendations to Publication Restart
We bring you an update from the ELi Task Force, which is drafting recommendations for how to restart publication at ELi.
Following Deliberations, ELi’s Board Takes Action on Leadership Concern
Concerns raised by an ELi reader led to deliberation by ELi’s Rapid Response Team and a decision to vote on remedial action by the ELi Board.
East Lansing Info (ELi) Begins Search for Managing Editor
East Lansing Info’s recently formed Task Force makes its first recommendation: to begin an immediate search for a new Managing Editor.
Board launches team to address recent Interim Executive Director appointment
An update from ELi’s Board.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider: Two Years of DEI Efforts and Covid at ELPS
Emily Joan Elliott and Al Hargrave Jackson discuss Covid 19 and continuing efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in East Lansing Public Schools. Give a listen!
Oversight Commission Requests ELPD Release Meijer Shooting Footage Within a Week
The Independent Police Oversight Commission passed a motion to advise ELPD Chief Kim Johnson to release police video footage of the officer-involved shooting at the Lake Lansing Meijer. Heather Brothers reports on last night’s meeting.
East Lansing Reveals Mental Health Murals Years in the Making
New artwork in downtown East Lansing aims to prioritize mental health awareness. Sarah Spohn reports.
School Board Approves Curriculum Changes, Contract With Teachers
The School Board unanimously approved a new curriculum for teaching about HIV and AIDS, a high school-led trip to Germany, and a new contract with the teachers’ union. Al Hargrave Jackson reports.
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Two ELPD Officers Involved in Shooting at Lake Lansing Meijer on Monday Evening [UPDATED]
It’s unclear from a City press release if one or both officers fired shots at the individual, who was transported to a local hospital. The two officers involved are currently on paid administrative leave as the Michigan State Police investigate.
Mark Wood of Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Perform with ELPS Students
Mark Wood, an original member of the group Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will perform with ELHS and MMS students this Friday. Al Hargrave Jackson reports on the concert and partnership.