Good morning, Lansing.

River Point Park at 925 Platt Street marks Lansing’s oldest landmark where the Red Cedar & Grand rivers meet.

The four-acre park offers paved trails, an arrowhead-shaped fishing dock & space for local wildlife and leashed dogs.

A five-vehicle crash on South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Pierce Road injured 13 people — including two critically injured — when two speeding vehicles collided with a turning driver at 8:30 p.m. on April 24.

Arbaugh's, Lansing's first department store, opened in 1891 at 401 S.

Washington and had several names before closing in 1972. Later, the building was used for offices and apartments and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007—marking its long role in our city's history.

Four Lansing area school districts including St. Johns, Perry, Laingsburg and Webberville have tax proposals on the May 6 ballot with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. St. Johns seeks nearly $100 million for infrastructure upgrades while Perry plans to borrow $19.65 million for building improvements and Laingsburg and Webberville propose measures to renew or create millages—voters must have absentee ballots received by 8 p.m. to be counted.

Christina Brogdon, the fired MSU HR chief, is under investigation for alleged misconduct after a whistleblower claimed she had a junior staffer retrieve confidential files and spoke harshly about employees.

Records show she faced similar issues at UWG when her staff broke confidentiality plus her leadership was reported to harm staff morale before she resigned.

East Lansing and the Ingham County Health Department are hosting the annual Recycle-Rama event today — a free one-day recycling drive where local residents can drop off accepted items.

Today, the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing hosts Arbor Day activities focused on trees & plants instead of animals.

Guests can visit booths in the park and inside the zoo to learn plant identification and play migratory bird trivia from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. rain or shine.

Travelers in Michigan who lack a Real ID may use alternatives such as a U.S. passport or other TSA-approved documents to fly domestically—though extra identity checks might occur.

Residents planning to update their licenses should visit a local Secretary of State office before May 7—failure to comply could delay travel.

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.

Les Saisons

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting dance of 'The Seasons' blending Vivaldi and contemporary ballet.

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.

Play Board Games at The Gaming Cantina

1-10 p.m. — Hannah Plaza — Free entry — Engage in free gaming and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this welcoming event.

Worldwide Tesla Light Show

12:30-1:30 a.m. — 2025 Showtime Dr, Lansing, MI — Free entry — Experience a dazzling display of lights and technology that will leave you in awe.

Rock Lansing 5K

1-3 p.m. — Lansing River Trail — Entry fee required — Enjoy a scenic, flat race while taking in views of the Grand River.

POWERFACE Reunion Concert

6-11:30 p.m. — The Studio at 414 — All ages welcome — Rock out with Lansing's legendary metal masters POWERFACE and special guests Wizardbane, Chance We Take, and Royal Scene.

Girls on the Run Mid Michigan 5K

11 AM – 3 PM — MSU Archives — Registration required — Celebrate empowerment, confidence, and community at this inclusive Spring 5K event.

Ignite Your Leadership Workshop

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Lansing — Course fee applicable — Enhance your leadership skills and empower your team to achieve success.

Live Music on the Patio with Mark Collins

7-9 p.m. — Pins & Pints — Free entry — Enjoy local artists under the lights on a brand new patio while savoring great food and drink specials.