Good Day
Lansing
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Delta Township, children of Michigan Farm Bureau employees packed over 1,000 supper packs on Thursday (National Take Your Kid to Work Day) to help students facing food insecurity statewide. FOX 47
- ➤ After a developer canceled plans for a 13-story $90 million housing project downtown, local business owners are eyeing future projects that preserve the area’s charm + support local spaces. They remain optimistic as discussions continue over what comes next. FOX 47
- ➤ Recycle Rama — Lansing's largest recycling event — will be held Saturday, Apr. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 5303 S. Cedar Street, where free recycling is offered for most items while TV monitors cost $20 and old appliances may earn a local utility rebate. WKAR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ingham County Animal Control removed 26 cats, one dog, and two more cats from a Lansing home on Wednesday and Thursday due to unsanitary conditions, and felony charges are being pursued against the homeowner while some animals await adoption. WKAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wavelength, a weekly electronic music series at Green Door, will host a compilation release party with local and regional DJs on Wednesday, April 29. Today, folk singer Lucy Kaplansky performs at UrbanBeat in Old Town at 7:30 p.m., jointly presented by Ten Pound Fiddle and UrbanBeat. Lansing State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Lansing High School senior Maggie Crowe excels in sports and academics as she pursues a spot at West Point this fall. She leads her teams (gymnastics, cheer, lacrosse, and swimming) with a 3.9 GPA and strong leadership. WKAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DNR unveiled its interactive map (available on the Hunt Fish app) that uses color to show fishing rules ahead of tomorrow's trout, walleye, and pike openers at local waters statewide. Lansing State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan’s tick season is underway and local experts say residents should protect themselves by dressing appropriately and using repellent (and checking themselves and pets) when outdoors. American dog ticks and blacklegged ticks make up most of the state's ticks and can spread Lyme disease. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 22, Lansing Catholic baseball swept DeWitt in two nonleague games — Elijah Jungwirth hit a home run and earned four RBI as his team secured both wins. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Coach Bickerstaff's halftime talk fueled a turnaround as the Pistons overcame early struggles against the Magic on Thursday, Apr. 22, using strong teamwork and defense to dominate the second half. WJIM AM
- ➤ MSU Men's Tennis Head Coach Harry Jadun was named Big Ten Coach of the Year after leading his team to its first conference title since 1967 — a turnaround following an early slow start. He now prepares for postseason play at the Big Ten Tournament in California. The State News
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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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Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of singing and socializing in Lansing's lively karaoke scene.
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JCW Wrestling Showdown
6 PM – 12 AM — Grewal Hall at 224 — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of JCW Wrestling live in Lansing.
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