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Lansing
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dobie Road Ingham County Medical Care is spotlighted in the Lansing Community's Choice Awards with nominations opening in February and voting set to begin in April. The Okemos facility is known for quality rehab and long-term care services (recognized by the community). Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan’s Consumer Protection Team handled over 12,000 consumer complaints in 2025 and recovered about $1.88 million through settlements, mediation and refunds. The data shows recurring issues with purchases and services across the state. WJIM AM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's fishing season will begin April 1, and anglers must renew expired licenses by March 31. Residents can buy new licenses through the DNR Hunt Fish app or local retailers and follow updated fee structures and gear guidelines (to prevent zebra mussels). WJIM AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State and Michigan meet in a season finale basketball game today at 4:30 p.m. ET at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor; the Spartans come off a key win while the Wolverines maintain an unbeaten Big Ten road schedule. The game is broadcast on Paramount+. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Holt girls basketball clinched a district final win over Okemos on Friday, Mar. 6 — coach Edwin Jones praised the team's strong finish in a game that showcased their determination. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MSU men's basketball is preparing to face U-M in Ann Arbor today — local sports writers discussed the team's recent plays, a stumble by the women's hoops squad and an MSU hockey win. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Lansing Community College's men's basketball team won a district championship with a 94 to 87 overtime victory against Henry Ford College on Saturday at Ballinger Fieldhouse in Flint — earning its first NJCAA national tournament bid in a decade. They will compete in Danville for the tournament starting March 16. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ The P-W Pirates won the Division 4 state cheer title at McGuirk Arena with the top score last night (their first win since 2019 after four runner-up finishes), and Haslett United's Phoebe Elder clinched the Division 2 gymnastics all-around state championship. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ On March 6, several district finals in girls basketball were played, with Haslett defeating Charlotte and Portland clinching a victory over Ionia, among others. The winning teams will face regional semifinal opponents on March 9, with Haslett set to play Tecumseh at 7 p.m. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ On March 7 at Ford Field, Grand Ledge’s Logan Tollison became a double state champion in heavyweight wrestling, finishing his career unbeaten while Portland wrestlers Bradley Meyers and Landon Guilford also captured state titles. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Today, the Big Ten Wrestling Championships continue at Bryce Jordan Center with live streaming on Fubo TV & Big Ten+ as top collegiate teams, including Penn State and Michigan wrestlers, compete in Sunday’s championship round at 4:30 p.m. ET after Saturday’s initial matches. Lansing State Journal
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Curry Hand Pies Workshop with Chef Shirley Boucha
6-8 p.m. — Allen Neighborhood Center — Free entry — Learn to craft delicious curry hand pies in a fun kitchen workshop with Chef Shirley Boucha.
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Lansing Home & Garden Show
2 PM – 5 PM — Farm Bureau Pavilion — Cost info not provided — Explore the strongest Home & Garden show in the Mid-Michigan area.
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Book Signing with Anthony Brogdon
12-1:30 p.m. — Gregory's Soul Food — $10 for the book — Attend a presentation and get your copy of the Black Business Book autographed by the author.
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Pi Day 5k Run
9-11 a.m. — Hawk Island Park — Registration required — Celebrate Pi Day with a fun 5k run in the scenic Hawk Island Park.
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Michigan Buggy Builders Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Lansing Center — Registration required — Explore a vibrant indoor swap meet for off-road buggy enthusiasts featuring vendors and custom builds.
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G1/G2 Bi-Sectional Conference 2026
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Bessey Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a day of networking, learning, and brotherhood at the APO Region G Bi-Sectional Spring Conference.
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The Simon and Garfunkel Story
11 AM – 1 PM — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical journey of the legendary duo, Simon & Garfunkel.
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Music of America: Richard Sherman and Eric Zuber
7:30-10:30 p.m. — College of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating performance by Richard Sherman and Eric Zuber at Cook Recital Hall.
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Sibelius, Puts & Beethoven Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the LSO's performance featuring works by Sibelius, Puts, and Beethoven.
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Dirty Dancing in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $180 — Experience the nostalgia and excitement of Dirty Dancing in a live concert setting.
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