Good Day
Lansing
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Michigan released its annual report reviewing 2025 achievements, including increased donations, community events and staff awards + new office openings in Detroit’s Midtown and in Lansing near the state Capitol. Bridge Michigan
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Briston Maroney headlined the annual spring concert at the Breslin Center on Thursday night, joined by local openers Final Boss Fight! and Flayana Boss as students enjoyed energetic music and creative stage moments (including varied guitar performances) that set the tone for future shows. The State News
- ➤ The play Clue will run at Wharton from Tue, Apr. 7 to Sun, Apr. 12 and offers physical comedy and twists from the famous board game and film. Audience members will enjoy fun + engaging stage moves. The State News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The US Department of Education began notifying student loan borrowers to choose a new repayment plan as the SAVE program is ending. Two new repayment options launch July 1 (Michigan is hosting webinars to explain new borrowing caps for parents and graduate students). Bridge Michigan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ EPA on Thursday added microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its candidate list for potential future water regulations but did not mandate testing, prompting Gov Whitmer and local advocates to call for tougher measures (public comments are open until June 1). Bridge Michigan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Tom Barrett and SBA Kelly Loeffler visited Campbell Press Repair in Lansing on April 3rd to tour the facility and discuss small business issues and local data center zoning. Barrett praised the shop’s role in advanced military production and stressed the need for a strong domestic manufacturing base. WKAR
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited Campbell Press Repair (on Apr. 2) in REO Town to showcase local manufacturing and economic efforts. They also met with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to discuss business confidence. Lansing State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lansing nursing student Zachariah Hernandez, who works at Sparrow Hospital's Neuro Trauma Unit, will graduate from Oakland University in May + begin a national Brain Health Equity Nurse Fellowship this summer to teach locals about brain health and early Alzheimer’s signs. FOX 47
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU hockey senior defenseman Matt Basgall signed an amateur tryout with the San Diego Gulls yesterday to play for the rest of the season, and sophomore defenseman Colin Ralph signed a three-year entry level contract with the St. Louis Blues today that begins in 2026-27. The State News
- ➤ Tom Izzo and John Calipari confirmed Michigan State basketball will play Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit even though the final contract is pending (not yet finalized), and the game is expected to follow a Lions matchup as a neutral-site event. Lansing State Journal
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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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Izzo Legacy Run/Walk/Roll
5K and 1-Mile — East Lansing, Michigan — Registration fee applies — Celebrate fitness and community with a scenic run on the MSU campus and a chance to meet Coach Izzo.
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