East Lansing police have postponed the release of body camera footage from the fatal April 15 shooting of MSU student Isaiah Kirby after concerns from the family and state police review.

East Lansing police have postponed the public release of body camera footage connected to last month’s fatal officer-involved shooting that killed Michigan State University student Isaiah Kirby.

The decision came after East Lansing Police Department officials met with Michigan State Police investigators, along with Kirby’s family and their attorney. According to the family, the footage shown to them appeared heavily edited and selectively compiled, raising additional concerns about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The incident occurred April 15 near the intersection of Lake Lansing and Abbott roads. Police said Kirby had stabbed another man before confronting officers while armed with a knife. Authorities said officers repeatedly ordered Kirby to drop the weapon before he allegedly charged toward them, prompting police to open fire.

No new timeline has been announced for the public release of the footage.

Lansing School District Moves Toward Permanent Superintendent Hire

The Lansing School District is moving closer to naming a permanent superintendent.

School board members voted Wednesday night to authorize contract negotiations with interim superintendent Jessica Benavides, signaling support for removing her interim status permanently.

Board Treasurer Dan Nowiski praised Benavides during the meeting, citing her communication style and transparency with the community, district staff and the board.

“I’ve been impressed in so many ways — the communication, the openness, the honesty with the community, with staff, with this board about things that are going well, but also things that need improvement,” Nowiski said. “And the willingness to have difficult conversations already, make difficult decisions.”

Grand Ledge Schools Resume Classes After Teacher’s Death

Classes resumed Friday for elementary students and early childhood programs in the Grand Ledge Public Schools district following the death of Willow Ridge Elementary teacher Chong Bedard.

District officials had canceled classes Thursday as the community mourned the loss. Counselors were made available across district buildings Friday to support students and staff returning to school.

Congressman Tom Barrett Introduces Iran Military Authorization Resolution

U.S. Representative Tom Barrett introduced a joint resolution Wednesday seeking formal congressional authorization for military operations against Iran.

The proposed “2026 Authorization for Military Use Against Iran” would grant President Donald Trump authority to target Iran’s nuclear weapons program, respond to threats posed by Iranian-backed forces and enforce a blockade of Iranian ports while ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The resolution has been referred to committee for further consideration.

Lansing Community College Celebrates More Than 1,700 Graduates

More than 1,700 Lansing Community College graduates received their diplomas Wednesday night during commencement ceremonies held at the Breslin Center.

The event celebrated students completing degrees and certifications across a wide range of academic and technical programs.

Michigan Angler Sets New State Record

A Lowell angler has landed a new Michigan state-record fish.

According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Sedrick Neinhuis caught a gizzard shad while spin casting on the Grand River in Kent County. The fish weighed nearly 4.5 pounds and measured more than 20 inches long.

The catch surpassed the previous state record, which had stood for 30 years, by less than half a pound.