Good Day
Lansing
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants in Lansing are celebrating Olive Burger Week from Jan 23 to Jan 31 by serving creative twists on the classic olive burger. The event, co-hosted by Lansing Foodies and Lansing 5:01 (honoring the tradition started at Weston’s Kewpee Sandwich Shop), offers local diners a taste of culinary history. The State News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Black ice has turned a typical 40-minute drive into an hour-long journey as recent accidents highlight risky conditions; Ingham County Emergency Management warns that icy roads will remain hazardous through the week and urges drivers to slow down for safety. FOX 47
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ United Airlines will begin four daily flights from Lansing to Chicago on May 7 — the new route reconnects the region to United’s global network, officials said. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ General Motors announced a profit-sharing payout near $10,500 for UAW workers on Tuesday, Jan. 27—about 47,000 eligible blue collar employees will boost the Lansing economy by spending locally, albeit at the lowest figure in recent years. Stacks 92.1
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hadestown, the Tony Award-winning musical, will run at the Wharton Center from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 (Friday to Sunday) in East Lansing. The production follows the love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice and of King Hades and his wife Persephone. Stacks 92.1
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Tax season began on Jan. 26 as state and federal offices opened to receive last year’s returns. Taxpayers must file by Wednesday, April 15 to avoid penalties — online platforms or mailed returns with the proper postmark are available. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer said on Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, died at 85. He was a longtime leader who guided Blue Cross Blue Shield (Michigan's largest health insurer) during a difficult time and is survived by three children and seven grandchildren. WKAR
- ➤ Ingham County has provided additional funds (76K from the Housing Trust Fund) to extend hotel stays for nearly 50 homeless residents at Causeway Bay Hotel, allowing them to remain about two more months after an initial six week period while they transition to permanent housing. WKAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan High School Athletic Association approved a rule letting high school athletes earn income from personal branding (including social media endorsements and public appearances) effective immediately; the rule prohibits use of school logos and athletic performance and requires athletes to report opportunities within seven days. Lansing State Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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Adult Casual Clay Wheel Workshop
6-8 p.m. — REACH Studio Art Center — 20% discount for second registrant and beyond — Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly clay workshop and enjoy a relaxed artistic experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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