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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dave and Buster's in Lansing will open on April 28 at a 22,000-square-foot facility set on over 4 acres along Preyde Blvd near the Fairfield Inn and Suites. The venue—featuring an arcade, games and a full-service restaurant and bar that seats 220—will offer a new entertainment option in the city. Stacks 92.1
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University researchers tested Michigan vineyards for grapevine viruses—using RT-PCR technology—to help growers manage the state’s $6B wine industry. The study, published in Plant Health Progress, now lets growers use MSU’s Plant and Pest Diagnostics lab to detect infections early. Michigan State University Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four MSU researchers — Nick Haddad, Gemma Reguera, Laura McCabe, and Michael Thoennessen — were named AAAS fellows in March for work protecting butterflies and nature, cleaning up pollution, linking gut health to strong bones and studying atoms, which shows MSU’s strong role in science research. Michigan State University Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lansing's new Housing Rehabilitation Program will offer up to 40,000 in grants for essential home repairs for lower-income families—local groups like Habitat for Humanity Capital Region and city officials say the program aims to help more residents secure safe homes. FOX 47
- ➤ Michigan unemployment benefits will increase next week as a new law raises the weekly payment by 84 dollars, extends the maximum collection weeks to 26, and more than doubles the amount per dependent. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the changes in December and they will take effect on April 2. Stacks 92.1
- ➤ Auditor General Doug Ringler’s audits released March 27 found that at Ionia Correctional Facility and Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility, corrections officers often falsified cell search records and many vehicles and people were not fully searched, with some cell searches taking less than one minute. The Michigan Department of Corrections blamed training issues and clerical errors for these failures (noting that rushed searches may have involved vacant cells) and agreed with most of the auditor’s recommendations. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU beat Ole Miss 73 to 70 — the Spartans rallied in the final minute with eight consecutive free throws to secure their spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019. They will face Auburn or Michigan on Sunday, March 30. The State News
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Brookdale Delta On-Site Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Brookdale Delta | Free entry | Explore a cozy assisted living community with vibrant amenities and compassionate caregivers.
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Viridis and Campus Choir Concert
7:30-9:45 p.m. — Fairchild Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a captivating musical performance while supporting your favorite cause.
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Tyrus - Comedian
7:30 p.m. — Albert A. White Performing Arts Theater — $91+ — Experience the energy of Tyrus live in East Lansing for a night of comedy.
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Board Games at The Gaming Cantina
1-10 p.m. — The Gaming Cantina — Free entry — Enjoy a night of free gaming and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Generator Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — UrbanBeat — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant mix of blues, funk, rock, and soul from the dynamic band Generator.
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Lansing Lugnuts vs. Great Lakes Loons
6:05 p.m. — Jackson Field — Ticket prices vary — Witness the thrilling matchup between the Lansing Lugnuts and the Great Lakes Loons live on the field.
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Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of singing, socializing, and delicious food at this popular karaoke event.
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Easter Bunny Pet Photos Fundraiser
11 AM – 3 PM — Feeders Pet Supply — Donation-based — Capture fun moments with your pets alongside the Easter Bunny while supporting Happy Feet Pet Rescue.
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Lansing Symphony Orchestra Pops Series
7:30–9:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — $30-$65 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of disco, pop, and R&B through the voices of LaKisha Jones and Nova Payton.
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Washington Huskies
5 PM — Secchia Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the Spartans take on the Huskies live in an exciting showdown.
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11th Annual Evening to Change a Child's Story
All are welcome to CASA for Kids Inc.'s 11th Annual Evening to Change a Child's Story gala! Enjoy live and silent auctions, delicious food, great people, and help to change the stories of local children experiencing the foster care system.
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