Good morning, Lansing.

ITC is holding its first listening session today at the Okemos Event Center, 12 to 7 p.m. — followed by additional sessions in Lansing, Holt, Williamston, and Fowlerville through Feb.

5 to discuss its proposed 50-mile transmission line.

Former Chapelure, a popular cafe that closed in December 2025, reopens as The Flaky Croissant in the former Biggby location on Hagadorn Road and Mount Hope with a soft opening planned for the third week of February.

The Michigan DNR reported that nearly 2,000 black bears were harvested in 2025, with 1,522 taken in the U.P.—some tipping over 500 lbs due to strong food sources and careful management.

Caroline Miller, a botanical technologist at MSU, led volunteers in removing invasive plants from the Baker Woodlot last November.

Her project began last May at MSU and now helps Lansing-area residents replace turf lawns with native landscapes (boosting ecosystem health).

The Michigan State University gymnastics team lost a close dual meet to UCLA at the Breslin Center on Sunday afternoon — strong home support and junior performances kept them competitive.

The Spartans will travel to Ann Arbor to face Michigan at 4 p.m. Feb. 1.

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.

Chance Huiet Jazz Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fairchild Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with Chance Trottman-Huiet performing live.