Good morning, Lansing.

Girl Scout Cookie season returns with a new Exploremores cookie — a treat made with chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond creme — and families can use the Cookie Finder on Girl Scouts website to locate sales in Lansing.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos will open on January 30 at 3101 E Saginaw Street, replacing the old Big John's Steak & Onion.

The fast-casual fusion eatery will serve American, Asian & Mexican dishes.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a state holiday on Jan.

19 and Lansing will mark it with a celebration at the Lansing Center at 11 a.m. Other Michigan events include rallies, lectures, and service opportunities to honor Dr. King’s legacy.

Last fall, the DNR stocked over 640,000 fish at 76 locations as part of a nearly 19.5 million fish effort in Michigan.

The agency used special vehicles to deliver live fish & support fishing opportunities in state waters.

Meridian Township will host a celebration of life for former supervisor Patricia Herring Jackson on Jan.

26 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the township hall (5151 Marsh Road) to honor her 25 years of public service.

Local ice skating offers fun winter outings for residents.

Munn Ice Arena hosts sessions on select dates starting Saturday, Jan. 10 with entry at $7 + discounts for MSU members, while Biggby Coffee Ice Cube holds pre-registered sessions through February for $10.

Michigan State beat Northwestern 76-66 at Breslin Center on Thursday, overcoming a slow start with a strong second-half surge — Jeremy Fears scored 15 late points and freshmen Jordan Scott and Cam Ward added key rebounds and assists as coach Izzo planned a recovery day.

No. 2 Michigan State hockey will play Ohio State in two road games at the Schottenstein Center, with a 6:30 p.m. game today and a 5 p.m. game on Saturday.

Lansing Strong, a local nonprofit, empowers disabled athletes by offering training for the Michigan Victory Games and building a close-knit community.

The organization welcomes new participants with practice sessions starting in October (details available on their Facebook page).

No. 2 MSU hockey will face OSU in a road series in Columbus today at 6:30 p.m. EST with a follow-up game tomorrow at 5 p.m. EST; the Spartans, coming off a three-game win streak and with key players returning from World Juniors, are eager to extend their road record.

Carson Cooper went 6-for-6 with 18 points to lead MSU to a 76-66 win over Northwestern on Thursday, Jan.

8 in East Lansing. The Spartans rallied after an early setback and will face Indiana Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Michigan State women beat Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle on Thursday, Jan.

8, with Rashunda Jones earning her first career double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) to push a seven-game win streak. The team will wrap up its western road trip with a game in Oregon on Sunday at 5 p.m.

Comedy and Music Night with Johnny Hamcheck

7-8:30 p.m. — Macs Bar — $10 — Experience a unique blend of stand-up comedy and music from the quirky social media sensation Johnny Hamcheck.

USC Trojans vs. Michigan State Spartans Women's Basketball

8-11 p.m. — Breslin Center — Tickets start at fair pricing — Catch a thrilling women's basketball matchup in East Lansing.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans Men's Hockey

6-9 p.m. — Munn Ice Arena — Tickets starting at $77 — Watch a thrilling college hockey matchup between two fierce rivals.

Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo 2026

12 PM – 4 PM — Lansing Center — Ticketed entry — Shop from hundreds of exhibits while enjoying presentations and prize giveaways at this women-oriented expo.