Good Day
Lansing
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan held its 41st Annual Day of Celebration at the Lansing Center Monday, Jan. 19, where local leaders delivered awards and speeches accompanied by a performance from the Detroit Youth Choir. Lansing State Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi is set to open more stores in Michigan as part of its nationwide expansion+ the chain will add over 180 locations by the end of 2026. Specific Michigan cities and opening times have yet to be shared. WJIM AM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lansing officials enacted a Code Blue winter weather plan for the week, expanding shelter capacity from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.—and the Capital Area Transportation Authority is offering free rides to warming centers as temperatures dip into the low teens with wind chills below zero. Stacks 92.1
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State basketball is projected to earn a top-four NCAA Tournament seed as wins over Indiana and Washington boost their rankings under coach Tom Izzo. The Spartans build strong momentum ahead of upcoming conference games. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MSU’s women’s basketball team lost to No. 11 Iowa 75-68 in Iowa City. Early foul trouble forced key players to the bench and snapped their nine-game winning streak, though a stronger second half showed promise. The State News
- ➤ Michigan State University announced Monday morning the sudden passing of Dan Sturges, its director of hockey operations since 2019—he also coached Colorado’s ACHA teams and earned accolades in the Big Mountain Hockey Conference. The hockey community mourns his loss and extends condolences to his family. Stacks 92.1
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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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