Good Day
Lansing
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In March, Lansing-area businesses saw both openings and closings; new ventures included a second Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine & Bar in Okemos, the reopening of Airport Tavern as ATS, and a Foxtail Coffee Co. near MSU, while Buff City Soap, Old Town General Store, and Bruegger’s Bagels shuttered. Lansing State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Renegade Fringe will transform REO Town into live stages for experimental theater, spoken word and art on Aug. 7-8. The free festival revives the spirit of the former Renegade Theater Festival to bring community members together in flexible indoor and outdoor spaces. Lansing State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Jackson County, Wendy Graham—president of the American Legion Auxiliary—said rising candy prices have forced her group to shift funds meant for veteran programs when buying 6,000 pieces of Easter candy; the National Retail Federation projects record holiday spending, reaching nearly $25 billion nationwide. WKAR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU held its first public livestream of its Student Life and Culture Committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon and featured campus voting initiatives and student testimonies from fraternity leaders. Board Chair Brianna Scott said the move (aimed at boosting transparency) may lead to more public sessions by other committees. The State News
- ➤ Fourth-grade teacher Olivia Vogl (of Bath Elementary) received a $2,000 check from the Michigan Lottery in recognition of her excellence in education. Nominated by a parent, she organized inclusive celebrations that supported students with special needs. FOX 47
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings that let Enbridge sue Michigan over its attempt to block a tunnel project for Line 5 under the Straits of Mackinac — a decision that leaves ongoing legal challenges regarding the pipeline’s safety. WKAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State hockey junior defenseman Maxim Štrbák signed a three year entry level deal with the Buffalo Sabres today+ he will join the Sabres' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, for the rest of this season. The State News
- ➤ Inếs Sotelo, who started 28 games for Michigan State over two seasons, announced on March 31 that she will enter the transfer portal next week as she leaves the Spartans program. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Nick Sheridan, Michigan State's new offensive coordinator, spoke after spring practice about building a fast and attacking offense to revive the team's success. He brings years of coaching experience and ties to the game and plans to use a structured approach as camp gears up for fall. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Exactly 100 years ago on April 2, 1926, Lansing State Journal sports editor George Alderton coined the name Spartons (spelled with an O) for Michigan State's baseball team before it was later corrected to Spartans, an identity that endures with the school. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MSU baseball defeated the Lansing Lugnuts 16-10 in the 18th-annual Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field. The exhibition featured unique no-pitcher rules and acted as the Lugnuts’ final test before their season opener today. The State News
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Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Engage in a fun evening of karaoke and culinary delights with friends.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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MSU Choirs with Wind Symphony
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Cobb Great Hall at Wharton Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a night of harmonious performances by the MSU Choirs accompanied by the Wind Symphony.
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