Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Lansing.
💼 Business
Michigan retailers sold nearly 260,000 more pounds of legalized marijuana in 2025 at a record low price of $58.22 per ounce & earned $3.17 billion, which is $113 million less than in 2024.
A 24% wholesale tax starting Jan. 1 may further lower profits in 2026.
Wing Snob opened its third Lansing location on the south side at (Jolly Cedar Plaza) on Saturday, Jan.
17. The fast-casual chain offers a 100% halal menu with spicy mango habanero wings and vegetarian cauliflower options.
Babe’s Corner will close its longtime location on Saturday, Jan.
24 before moving downtown to share a space with Strange Matter Coffee Co and Bangos at the corner (Kalamazoo and Washington Square). The owner said the move is a personal decision to secure the brands’ future.
🎭 Culture
Jan Tichy’s immersive exhibit Darkness will open on Jan.
31 at the Broad Art Museum’s Minskoff Gallery - workers sealed off windows and entryways with custom panels to block natural light for a controlled art experience. The installation explores the impact of light on human routines.
Howell author Darci Hannah launches her cozy mystery novel (A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle) Tuesday at Schuler Books in Meridian Mall, with a book signing and giveaways.
Preorders include a recipe card and a drawing for Scottish-inspired gifts.
🏥 Health
UM Health-Sparrow advanced practice providers voted to form a new bargaining unit including 213 nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse midwives after an 86% approval on Jan.
14 and 16 at facilities in Lansing, Eaton and Ionia.
📰 Real Estate
A judge blocked $645 million in state funds on Friday, halting Ingham County’s $15 million housing initiative and forcing cuts to homeowner repair programs and first-time buyer assistance.
Local projects like Potter Park Zoo improvements and hotel renovations now await further review (official details remain pending).
🏈 Sports
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Michigan State basketball beat Oregon 68-52 at Matthew Knight Arena.
Cooper scored a career-high 19 points with seven rebounds and four blocks while Carr hit three 3-pointers to power an 18-3 run in the second half.
On Jan. 20, Greater Lansing girls basketball teams battled in nonleague games, with Lansing Catholic defeating Owosso 58-46, Haslett edging Okemos 56-35, and DeWitt winning 51-31 over St. Johns.
Several players led each team with strong scores & rebounds in competitive matchups.
🎉 Lansing Events
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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.
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.
MSU Jazz Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — College of Arts and Letters — Ticketed event — Experience the artistry and improvisational spark of MSU jazz artists with standards and original works.
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