Good morning, Lansing.

Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Student Association hosted the second annual Race for Humanity on Sunday at MSU and raised over $9,000 for Gaza — the race was rescheduled from April 6 because of flooding and more than 88 people ran a 5k starting at Conrad Hall.

Some participants ran virtually, and the funds will be donated to UNICEF to support children’s hospitals and others in need in Gaza.

A Grand Rapids man aged 54 crashed his motorcycle on U.S. 127 south of Mason at about 11:45 a.m. Sunday, was thrown from his bike which then caught fire, and was taken to Sparrow Hospital in serious but stable condition while northbound U.S. 127 was closed between Barnes Road and Bellevue Road for about 2.5 hours—police said alcohol or drugs were not factors.

US Rep. John James joined the crowded field for Michigan governor when he announced his campaign on April 7—he said his experience would replace policies he described as radical.

He is the seventh official candidate in the 2026 race that will select a governor to take office in 2027—Michigan looks for seasoned leadership as the contest unfolds.

MSU baseball rallied on Sunday to win a 3-1 rubber match against Northwestern as junior right-hander Nolan Higgins pitched six strong innings and timely hits in the sixth inning—lifting the Spartans to a record of 18-15.

They will face Western Michigan Tuesday at 6 p.m.—aiming to build on their win.

Lansing Community College basketball players Kara Bartels and Zander Woodruff earned NJCAA All-America honors after strong seasons.

Bartels made the second team and Woodruff the third team, and both players have not yet decided where they will play next season — their choices may affect LCC’s future rosters.

The MSU women’s tennis team lost to Washington but beat Oregon in a close match on the weekend, with key singles wins by freshman Amara Brahmbhatt and senior Liisa Vehvilainen clinching the win—improving the team’s record to 13 to 10.

They will play their final regular season match against Michigan on April 19.

Michigan State’s gymnastics team reached the eight-team NCAA Championships for the first time in 37 years after a hard-fought season and will face a four-team semifinal in Fort Worth on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET—marking a major milestone as they prepare for the national stage.

The Michigan State women’s basketball team added former Purdue guard Rashunda Jones from the transfer portal on Sunday.

The South Bend native—who earned All-Big Ten Freshman team honors last year and averaged 9.8 points with 3.6 assists for Purdue—entered the transfer portal on March 31 and will join coach Robyn Fralick’s squad.

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.

Michigan State Spartans vs. Washington Huskies

5 PM — Secchia Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the Spartans take on the Huskies live in an exciting showdown.

DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k

12 AM - 12 PM — Adado Riverfront Park — Entry fee required — Enjoy a race combining fitness with delicious donuts while supporting a worthy cause.

Easter Dinner Buffet

11 AM – 8 PM — Capital Prime — $65 ($28 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under) — Enjoy a festive buffet featuring prime rib, ham, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Lansing Lugnuts vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

6:05-10:05 p.m. — Jackson Field — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball live in East Lansing.

Trees, Water, and Worms Earth Week Open House

5:30-7 p.m. — Grand Ledge Area District Library — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Week with hands-on STEAM activities and learn about ecosystems and recycling.

April Real Estate Meetup with Roxanne Case

6-8 p.m. — Achieve Real Estate Team — Free entry — Connect with fellow real estate enthusiasts and learn from local expert Roxanne Case.

Dave & Buster's Lansing VIP Night

6:00 p.m. — Dave & Buster's - Lansing — RSVP required — Enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and gameplay at the new venue in Lansing.

BLACKOUT - Live Pro Wrestling

7-9:30 p.m. — Royal Scot Golf & Bowl — All ages welcome — Experience thrilling matches featuring top wrestling talent at the annual BLACKOUT event.

Michigan State University Softball vs Iowa

12:00 AM — Secchia Stadium — Free entry — Catch the action as MSU faces off against Iowa in a thrilling softball match.

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.