Good Day
Lansing
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Mar. 10, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 125th anniversary at a gala with community leaders awarding honors to contributors like Mark McDaniel (Community Service Award) and previewed Connect. Grow. Thrive., a new resource hub to support local small businesses. Lansing State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Capital Area District Libraries features six selected titles that highlight women's roles throughout history for Women’s History Month, including works from fiction + nonfiction genres. The list, compiled by CADL experts, offers readers diverse perspectives on influential women. Lansing State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan ranks among the top 10 states with high gas prices, as gas stations in the Lansing and East Lansing area charged an average of $3.675 per gallon on Tuesday, March 10, according to AAA data. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lansing police issued citations yesterday to drivers who parked on sidewalks, noting fines start at $40 and increase if unpaid. Officials stressed the rule is vital to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians (including those with disabilities, children, and seniors). Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on the sale agreement for Deep Green’s proposal to build a 25,000-sqft data center downtown, with the sale discussion on Monday, Mar. 23 and the conditional rezoning request set for Monday, Apr. 6 when a final vote may follow. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Public safety officials urge mid-Michigan residents to use multiple alert methods such as weather apps and emergency radios after Friday's tornadoes left four dead and 12 injured in southwest Michigan. Ingham County tests its sirens monthly and has scheduled a Skywarn training in Lansing in April. WKAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg was named unanimous Big Ten Player of the Year as he and MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. earned first-team honors on Tuesday, Mar. 10. Coaches and media recognized the achievements during the season awards. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ On March 9, Greater Lansing girls teams earned spots in regional finals. Portland outscored Alma 70-29 and will face Flint Powers today at Alma at 5:30 p.m. while Pewamo-Westphalia and Stockbridge won in New Lothrop to secure Division 3 final berths at 7 p.m. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MHSAA girls basketball regional finals begin today at 7 p.m. across several local venues following Monday's semifinal contests; regional champions will advance to quarterfinals at neutral sites before later rounds at Breslin Center. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. earned first-team All-Big Ten honors and Jaxon Kohler received an honorable mention on Tuesday afternoon, with senior center Carson Cooper recognized for sportsmanship. The Spartans will face a tournament opponent Friday in Chicago (they may play Minnesota, Rutgers or UCLA). The State News
- ➤ Michigan State Archery club trains at Demmer Shooting Sports and Education Center where indoor and outdoor ranges serve casual and competitive shooters; the club holds relaxed Sunday practices while its team – which claimed a recurve win – will host the Fall Classic in September and Indoor Nationals in February. WKAR
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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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Chippewas vs. Spartans Baseball Game
3:35-6:30 p.m. — Kobs Field — Tickets from $10 — Witness an exciting college baseball showdown between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Michigan State Spartans.
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