Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
Good morning, Lansing.
Lansing police are asking the public to help locate 92-year-old Sharif Hassan — who is considered endangered after he was last seen on April 10th in the 3200 block of South Washington Avenue.
Local leaders and neighbors say salaries are not keeping up with rising living costs—residents like Rosalyn Williams told us that working multiple jobs still leaves them living paycheck to paycheck while Wendy Block from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce said local businesses are also feeling the pinch. This trend shows that both households and businesses are struggling as prices continue to climb.
Ryan Anderson— a case manager at Holt High School— has been chosen for the weekly Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery and will get a $2,000 prize while also being eligible for Educator of the Year at the end of the school year.
He earned his bachelor's from Central Michigan University and his master's from Madonna University and has taught for 19 years, using his own student experiences in his work.
On February 10, a conservative MSU student shared an image of professor Bryan Ellis's slide about hockey player numbers to challenge what he said was a lesson full of bias.
His post has sparked a campus debate about fair teaching and academic freedom.
Ingham County health officials confirmed Monday that a one-year-old girl has measles after she traveled out of state.
She visited a Tractor Supply store on April 4 and the Michigan State University Community Music School on April 8 — officials say getting the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the best protection since the virus spreads quickly.
East Lansing graduate Aaliyah Nye was picked by the Las Vegas Aces on April 14 with the 13th overall pick after a strong career at Alabama and became the first local high school grad drafted since 2005—she scored 1,739 points and set a 3-pointer record.
Michigan State's Julia Ayrault accepted a Phoenix Mercury training camp invite after not being selected in the draft and earned second team All-Big Ten honors after scoring over 1,000 career points.
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.
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