Good morning, Lansing.

Mayor Andy Schor declares today '102nd United States Colored Troops Day' to honor Michigan's only African American Civil War regiment, and the Gospel Army Black History Group with the Capital Area District Library hosts a free, hour-long living history program at the Foster Community Center Branch Library at 1 p.m.

More than 500 people attended the Greater Lansing Food Bank Empty Plate Dinner and auction on Thursday, April 9 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing to help provide over one million meals.

The event celebrated 45 years by honoring its founders with a special Founders' Award.

Local theaters are offering a range of performances this week.

George Orwell’s '1984' opened at LCC’s Dart Auditorium on Friday, April 10, while productions at Ixion Theater, MSU venues, and Starlight Dinner Theatre will run in the coming days.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (MSU alum) will speak at the spring undergraduate convocation at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 at the Breslin Center, as announced by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz.

MSU Science Festival invites the community to a free STEAM Expo today and tomorrow at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility in East Lansing.

The event offers more than 100 hands-on activities and hourly talks for all ages (including interactive sessions led by MSU students).

Michigan State University is working to improve course scheduling and seat availability by collecting data & student feedback through surveys and meetings.

A full report will be ready by July to guide future changes at the university.

Michigan State University's Board of Trustees voted Friday, Apr.

10 to merge the College of Human Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine into Michigan State University Medicine, a reorganization that will begin with a steering committee and take about two years despite faculty concerns.

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved a 5% increase in housing and dining rates on Friday for the 2026-27 academic year, raising the cost of a basic double residence hall and silver meal plan to $13,574 while also increasing rates for 1855 Place and University Village apartments to help fund maintenance and improvements.

Asian needle ants — small, dark and painful — have been seen in Ohio and Wisconsin, though they have not been reported in Michigan.

Scientists warn the invasive species could disrupt native insects and local ecosystems if they spread further.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and experts urge Lansing residents to create safe spaces for children by noticing signs like acting out or poor hygiene to offer timely support.

Corey Duncan from Family Service and Children’s Aid says that connecting with families can help reveal hidden struggles.

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.

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.

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.

Pollinators, Yards, and You

6-8 p.m. — East Lansing Public Library — Free entry — Learn how to support local pollinators and discover new sustainable practices for your yard.

Friday Karaoke Night

9-11 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Experience a fun evening of singing and socializing with Ruckus Ramen's delicious offerings.