Good morning, Lansing.

Community members gathered Sunday evening in Union City to honor tornado victims after the storm killed 3 and injured 12 on Friday and Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch County as recovery efforts began.

MSU professor Laura Chomiuk mentors future astronomers by leading nova explosion research and a radio imaging project of Andromeda (using the campus High Performance Computing Center) while hosting public observation nights.

She helps students seize research opportunities and explore astrophysics.

A new report says solar power in Michigan grew from 1% in 2023 to 4.5% last year thanks to improved battery storage.

Michigan is set to lead solar growth with more than 3,600 MW scheduled to come online by 2028 (the largest solar pipeline in the area).

After clocks advanced an hour Sunday for daylight saving time, family nurse practitioner Abbas Kang from McLaren Greater Lansing Sleep and Alertness Center said many locals feel tired and face potential health risks.

He recommends adjusting sleep routines gradually to help the body adjust.

Based on WKAR and City Pulse’s 2025 Top of the Town contest, five family-friendly restaurants were chosen.

Flour Child Bakery in Grand Ledge, Meat BBQ and Piazzano’s in Lansing, One North Kitchen & Bar in East Lansing, and Texas Roadhouse offer varied menus (contest details provide hours and locations).

Nine Greater Lansing girls basketball teams begin their state tournament regionals today as local matchups unfold across divisions.

DeWitt will face Sturgis at 5:30 p.m. in Division 1 while teams in Divisions 2, 3 and 4 compete at Tecumseh, New Lothrop and Fowler respectively.

After clinching the Big Ten regular season title, MSU hockey tied Minnesota 3-3 and then lost in a shootout, leaving the Spartans with a first-round bye for the tournament on March 14; coach Adam Nightingale said the tough game gave the team valuable playoff experience.

Following a 90-80 loss to Michigan, MSU men’s basketball has turned focus to postseason play and will begin Big Ten tournament action on Friday, Mar.

13 in Chicago (after receiving a triple-bye).

Lansing Community College’s women’s basketball team won the Region 12 Great Lakes District A championship on Sunday at Mott’s Ballinger Fieldhouse in Flint, earning an automatic bid to the NJCAA Division II national tournament from March 16 to 21 in Hickory (NC).

It is the team’s first appearance in 30 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.