Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Thousands attended a No Kings rally at the state Capitol on Saturday, Mar.
28 as residents gathered downtown to voice concerns; community organizer William Lawrence (running for Congress) addressed the crowd before they marched to the Hall of Justice.
🌲 Environment
MDARD confirmed spotted lanternflies in Jackson, Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties last year and warned they will likely spread along highways and shipping routes this summer, risking damage to grapevines and native trees.
🏥 Health
A new report from Compare the Market using 2023 data finds that heart and vascular diseases, cancer, and accidents are Michigan’s top causes of death with higher rates than the national average.
A study by iSelect Insurance will rank Michigan’s deadliest roads for 2026 using crash, weather, and design data.
🏈 Sports
MSU hockey’s season ended on Saturday, March 28 when a 4-3 overtime loss to Wisconsin came after Ben Dexheimer scored 24 seconds into overtime — a goal that sent the Badgers to the Frozen Four.
The team lost its chance after holding a 3-1 lead and finished with a 26-9-2 record.
Michigan State basketball lost 67-63 to UConn on Friday in the Sweet 16, ending a 27-8 season.
Coach Izzo said the team will regroup for next season as they work to reach the 2027 Final Four in Detroit.
Michigan State hockey battled Wisconsin on Saturday, Mar.
28 at DCU Center in Worcester in a regional final that kept them one win away from the Frozen Four after a 2-1 win over UConn. Forward Charlie Stramel was sidelined with a lower-body injury before play.
🎉 Lansing Events
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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.
Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Engage in a fun evening of karaoke and culinary delights with friends.
Clue on Stage
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic mystery game brought to life on stage with unexpected twists.
Color Pop 5K Fun Run
Color Pop 5K Fun Run — All Day — Capital Region International Airport — Registration fees apply — Celebrate movement and fun in vibrant color at this community-based run.
2026 Michigan Safety Conference
1 PM – 4 PM — Lansing Center — Check website for pricing — Enhance your workplace safety skills and network with professionals at this annual conference.
Resistance Welding Training Seminar
8 AM – 5 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West — Ticket information available — Enhance your skills in resistance welding with expert-led intensive training.
MSU Concert Orchestra: Making Herstory
7:30 PM — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Reserve your seat — Experience an inspiring orchestral performance featuring music by women composers.
MSU Concert Band and Campus Band Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of diverse band music featuring works by renowned composers like Gustav Holst and Reena Esmail.
MSU Symphony Orchestra Season Finale
7:30 PM — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant evening of international dance-inspired music performed by the MSU Symphony Orchestra.
Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of karaoke at a beloved local hangout with food and drinks.
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