Good Day
Lansing
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. The State News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Stacks 92.1
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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 State Journal
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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