Good Day
Lansing
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Stacks 92.1
- ➤ 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. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ 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. WJIM AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ 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. Lansing City Pulse
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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). FOX 47
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ 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 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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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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