Good Day
Lansing
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Bingham Township rallied at a town hall meeting last night to oppose a planned 1,600-acre solar farm near St. Johns. RWE plans to submit its application by spring for a project that will generate 150 megawatts to power about 28,000 homes, with construction set for 2027. Lansing State Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Board of Water and Light will switch from its steam system to a hot water system by year end while Deep Green's proposed 24 megawatt data center—designed to capture heat and lower bills—awaits Council approval. Deep Green hosts an open house at the Lansing Center Saturday, Jan. 24. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ Olivia Harris thrives with her Pilates studio in East Lansing after its opening on June 1, 2025, while her husband Darien advanced his NFL career with the Giants since May 27, 2025; the couple now balances family life and work by pursuing dreams & supporting each other. WKAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Conductor Vasily Petrenko will lead the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Wharton Center on Monday to perform works by Tchaikovsky and Sibelius—guest soloist Ray Chen recently charmed local audiences with the Lansing Symphony. Lansing City Pulse
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU administrators and business leaders announced three initiatives to boost AI courses, internships, and research partnerships on campus, with plans for faculty review. Some faculty voiced concerns about bypassing academic governance and passed a resolution (vote of 27 to 17) calling for further review before any changes are made. The State News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 20, officials reported that cold weather advanced Great Lakes ice coverage, with 25% iced over and Lake Superior shorelines building up to 28 inches of ice. Arctic temperatures are expected to persist through the weekend, leading to further ice formation. Lansing State Journal
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Lansing experts advise residents to lower their thermostat by one degree during this cold week to save between 1 and 3 percent on heating bills, and they recommend changing furnace filters monthly and calling 211 for help with energy costs. FOX 47
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flashing headlights is legal in Michigan as a courtesy when drivers use them to warn of hazards at a safe distance (at least 500 ft away), but drivers risk tickets if used too close. The driver handbook advises turning on low beams and dimming high beams to protect oncoming traffic. Lansing State Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Greater Lansing will celebrate Olive Burger Week as more than two dozen local restaurants serve creative takes on the signature dish this week in January. Sponsored by Lansing Foodies + Lansing 5:01, the event offers both olive and non-olive specials for local diners. Lansing City Pulse
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU men's basketball won against Washington (80-63) and Oregon (68-52) on a West Coast trip, boosting the Spartans to a 17-2 record. They will face Maryland at home at noon Saturday, Jan. 24. The State News
- ➤ Veteran coach Bill McCullen (in his 30th season) has been named girls basketball coach of the week by BCAM after guiding DeWitt to wins over Haslett and Waverly; his Panthers sit at 10-1 and top the CAAC Blue standings ahead of Friday’s game at Holt. Lansing State Journal
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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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Board Game Night at Summit Comics & Games
2-9 p.m. — Summit Comics & Games — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of board gaming with fellow enthusiasts in a welcoming environment.
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