Good morning, Lansing.

Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Gilchrist declared January as Muslim American Heritage Month in a proclamation honoring the contributions of American Muslims.

Michigan, home to a large and diverse community in Dearborn and Hamtramck, offers museum exhibits and mosque programs to celebrate this heritage.

Officials expect to open a new building on the site of the Ovation concert venue in March while construction on the full facility begins later in 2026 — a project aimed at enhancing downtown arts and culture.

The MSU Museum reopened on Wednesday, Jan.

14 with the 'Blurred Realities' exhibit on the Michigan State campus — a project that followed an 18-month, $28 million renovation of the historic space established in 1857.

CHAARG and UAB hosted 'Claw Clips and Soda Sips' on Wednesday (6 to 8 p.m.) in the Union Ballroom to introduce students to club activities and wellness with crafts and a soda bar; the event kickstarted CHAARG’s recruitment period for the new semester.

Michigan will face several days of frigid temperatures & lake-effect snow as a dip in the jet stream pulls cold air south.

A polar vortex disruption is forecast for late January, which may bring more bitter cold to the Great Lakes region.

The state House passed a bill banning cell phones in classrooms with a 99-to-10 vote on Wednesday (part of Governor Whitmer's 2025 address) and it now awaits Senate approval.

Residents can track Michigan snowplows using MDOT’s digital map+city sites in Ann Arbor, Lansing and other areas as snowfall tapers off.

Officials remind drivers to keep safe distances according to state law.

Exchange student Africa Beltran from Spain helped lead Bath High School's girls basketball team to an 8-0 start as she averaged 14.5 points and 7 rebounds in wins over Lansing Christian and Saranac; coach Gabe Sowa praised her leadership.

Lansing-based Spartan Speak podcast featured Graham Couch and Chris Solari as they discussed how MSU's men's basketball reached a 15-2 record and previewed the team's West Coast trip to face Washington and Oregon — the conversation also noted MSU football transfer updates.

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.

Nermis Mieses Recital

7:30-11:30 p.m. — College of Music — Free entry — Experience an evening of love and longing through the music of Schumann and more.