Good morning, Lansing.

Violinist Ray Chen will perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic — his third mid-Michigan show in less than two years — at Cobb Great Hall in the Wharton Center on Monday, Jan.

26 at 7:30 p.m.

Peppermint Creek Theatre Company presents Fatherland, a play that shows a father and son’s conflict using actual court transcripts.

The production runs from Jan. 23 until Feb. 1 at Stage One Performance Center on Lake Lansing Road.

While local school districts closed for dangerous cold weather, MSU kept classes and campus operations running over the weekend.

MSU Police Chief Mike Yankowski said (factors included snowfall, wind chills, and emergency alerts) that instructors could opt for online sessions if they felt unsafe.

The Michigan Senate approved a bill today that will ban cell phones in K-12 public school classrooms, following the House vote earlier this week.

The House must approve emergency exemptions before Governor Whitmer can sign the bill into law.

If you hear a sudden boom, it may be a frost quake (cracks in frozen, water-soaked soil from very cold weather).

Michigan remains below zero until Jan. 25, so residents could experience this natural sound.

City officials will vote on Feb.

3 on a special use request to allow the first Sheetz in East Lansing. The 6,139-sqft site at 111 E. Saginaw St is expected to create 30 to 35 full-time jobs and open in 2027 if approved — the council will add noise and runoff conditions.

Residents and advocates urge officials to open City Hall’s lobby as an extra warming center as below-freezing temperatures drive up demand; Mayor Schor said the city is expanding options by keeping Letts Community Center and other sites open — a plan to ensure adequate shelter during cold weather.

Amid severe cold that began Jan.

22, Michigan residents are urged to use space heaters safely to avoid fire and carbon monoxide risks. Experts recommend using a built-in timer to limit heater use to between 6 and 8 hours daily (and to plug heaters directly into wall outlets).

Michigan state police warn residents that extreme cold with wind chills near -30 can lead to frostbite in minutes, urging people to dress warmly.

The National Weather Service forecasts single-digit highs on Saturday, so residents are advised to check MI Ready for safety tips.

MSU hockey won 3-1 over Minnesota on Friday night in a game that honored late director Dan Sturges, with Maxim Štrbák scoring a tribute goal.

The Spartans will complete the series today at 6:00 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.

Scott Moore, radio voice of MSU Athletics for 33 years, has celebrated many championship moments including a memorable national hockey win in 2007 and the touching support of his daughter.

He remains a dedicated broadcaster who overcomes challenges to bring game excitement to listeners.

The Spartans host Maryland at noon today at Breslin Center as they ride a five-win streak and use a high assist rate against a team battling injuries.

The Terrapins aim for an upset in this key Big Ten contest (a notable matchup for local fans).

MSU women’s basketball fought back today to win 74-68 over USC at Breslin Center — Kennedy Blair’s clutch play and senior Grace VanSlooten’s late steal sealed the victory.

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.

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.

Lunar New Year Celebration

3-7 p.m. — Cook Recital Hall At MSU College of Music — Ticketed event — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural performances and festivities.