Good Day
Lansing
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Lansing Downtown Management Board is hosting the After Class Bash on Friday, Apr. 24 at Ann Street Plaza. The free event runs from 6-9 p.m. and features live music from Florence Texas and Boiler Room Band plus free giveaways and yard games. City of East Lansing
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines faces a risk of liquidating this week amid a financial crisis worsened by rising jet fuel costs that may impact flights at DTW in Romulus. Travelers who booked with credit cards might be eligible for refunds and should review their flight details. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Flooding has repeatedly hit businesses on Kalamazoo and Homer Streets, causing road closures and lost revenue as water levels remain high. Drain Commissioner Patrick Lindemann warned that those in the floodway may need to invest in levees or relocate, while local leaders call for revised flood management. FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan skies will host eight meteor showers in 2026 after the January Quadrantids, starting with the Lyrids on April 22. Viewers should check weather forecasts + plan for clear skies for optimal viewing. WJIM AM
- ➤ Bridge Michigan’s senior environment reporter Kelly House was honored Friday by MIT’s Knight Science Journalism Program for her reporting on declining whitefish in the Great Lakes (she was named a finalist for the 2026 Victor K. McElheny Award for Local and Regional Science Journalism). Bridge Michigan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Lansing, home to Michigan State, ranks No. 9 among the best college towns for 2026 due to its affordability + quality education and strong graduation and retention rates. RentCafe's evaluation highlights the town's appeal to students. WJIM AM
- ➤ Recordings and texts show that student organizer Saba Saed lost trust in MSU trustees Denno + Vassar after board meetings where the trustees dismissed student concerns and minimized advocacy efforts. The evidence raised questions over their commitment to support student voices as controversy over their actions grew. The State News
- ➤ Conservative activist Shane Winnings spoke at MSU’s Wells Hall on Thursday night during his America Needs Godly Men tour (he discussed Christian values and male-led families) with the event hosted by the Turning Point USA chapter. The State News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan DNR updated its Mi-Morels map on Friday, Apr. 17 to show morel mushroom spots in burned areas, including a 30.4-acre wildfire near Dansville (Ingham County). Residents will search for morels in May and attend festivals celebrating the season. Lansing State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UM Health-Sparrow honored 22-year-old Tyler Coffey on Friday at its Lansing facility in a ceremony that added his name to a memorial wall of organ donors. His decision to donate his heart, kidneys and liver saved four lives. Stacks 92.1
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU's women's basketball star Jalyn Brown signed a training camp contract with the Seattle Storm on Wed, Apr. 17, joining Grace VanSlooten and four other athletes; training camp begins Apr. 19 and the regular season starts May 8. Lansing State Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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Swift Night Out: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Smith Floral & Greenhouses — Free entry — Witness hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirling before their evening roost in a magical urban wildlife spectacle.
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Imagine National Dance Challenge
All day — Lansing Center — Entry fee varies — Experience a dance competition prioritizing student success and satisfaction.
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Swift Night Out
8-9:30 p.m. — Smith Floral & Greenhouses — Free entry — Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a mesmerizing display of Chimney Swifts in flight.
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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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