Good Day
Lansing
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan DNR asks residents to watch for invasive lesser celandine (fig buttercup) blooming now in mid-Michigan. Volunteers are training to report sightings in affected counties such as Ingham and Ionia. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Bill G. Schuette introduced a bill to tighten dam safety rules after reports showed Michigan dams are aging and underfunded amid spring floods, as funding was cut from $6 million to $1.5 million last October. A House committee hearing is expected later this month. Lansing State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocates urged Michigan lawmakers during Black Maternal Health Week to advance the Momnibus bills that will update data tracking, expand insurance for midwife services, and bar pregnancy discrimination; the bills passed in the Senate but are still pending a floor vote in the House. WKAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tabitha Betson, a 6-foot-2 forward from Melbourne who played two seasons at Colorado, has committed to Michigan State women's basketball for the 2026-27 season. She started 16 games last season and helped her former team to an NCAA tournament appearance. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Three Michigan State gymnasts – senior Nikki Smith, senior Sage Kellerman, and junior Gabi Ortiz – competed at the NCAA Championships last Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas in a bid for national titles; while none earned a title, their efforts brought them All-American recognition. The State News
- ➤ Michigan State football's spring showcase was held Saturday, April 18 near Spartan Stadium (close to the overflowing Red Cedar River) where coach Pat Fitzgerald called the event a single practice step. The game featured starting quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and new offensive line starters with team bonding activities. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Michigan State football added transfer wide receiver Jameel Gardner Jr. (from Cass Tech) on Saturday after spring practices ended, giving him one year of eligibility (from Jackson State). Coach Pat Fitzgerald said Gardner’s play will boost the Spartans’ roster this season. 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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