Good morning, Lansing.

Today, Dr. Eleanore Kue is named Good Neighbor for launching the 100 Families Initiative that connects local families to housing, jobs, childcare and mental health support.

Kelly Adams recently found stability with her guidance + community resources during a difficult time.

Coaster, the MSU indie rock/pop band formed last October, energized Streetlight Sessions today with live renditions of Looking Glass and Erase You if I Could while discussing their quick campus rise with host Al Martin.

Local theaters and music groups are lighting up the arts scene this week.

Riverwalk Theatre’s ‘The Shark is Broken’ plays May 7–17, Peppermint Creek Theatre’s ‘Eureka Day’ runs May 8–10 and 14–17, and the Lansing Symphony Orchestra plus Delta Community Choir perform May 17 at Our Savior Lutheran Church.

A cyberattack on the Canvas platform on May 8 disrupted online classes in some Michigan virtual schools while Instructure restored service for most students.

U of M, Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University are working to secure user data + improve safeguards as classes resume.

Lansing School District cut 50 positions to save about $10 million due to reduced federal funds, lower investment returns and rising utility costs.

The Board of Education on Thursday night authorized contract negotiations to permanently hire Interim Superintendent Jessica Benavides, and some affected staff will continue working through June.

Michigan farmers are racing to plant corn and soybeans as late spring floods and cool overnight temperatures delay seed germination (MSU Extension reports), tightening the usual Memorial Day planting window.

City officials confirmed that a website advertising a paid marathon during Memorial Day weekend is a scam as it lacks permits and uses identical course maps for all race distances (the site falsely claims sponsorships from local businesses).

MDARD warned consumers on Saturday that Dancing Goat and Goats Best dairy products produced before May 4 may pose health risks due to unsanitary processing conditions and undeclared allergens like peanuts, eggs, and soy.

Retailers are advised to remove the items from shelves immediately.

Health experts say hantavirus remains rare in Michigan despite a cruise ship outbreak elsewhere; the state reported one case in Washtenaw County in 2021, and residents should take steps to limit rodent contact (using traps and sealing gaps).

Michigan State football will host Oregon on Friday night, Nov.

20 at Spartan Stadium + its season opener against Toledo will move to Friday, Sept. 4, renewing a Labor Day tradition that started in 2011.

Michigan State hockey announced on May 8 that it hired former Northern Michigan assistant coach Andy Contois to join its staff.

He brought extensive experience from junior, collegiate, and professional levels to help fill the position left by Dan Sturges.

MSU women's golf team will compete at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional May 11–13, seeking redemption after an eighth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships.

The No. 7 seeded squad will vie for four national championship spots, with winners advancing for May 22–27.

Michigan State alum Carrie Arpik helped fuel Team USA at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan by coordinating nutrition plans before and during competition and supporting figure skating and hockey teams—displaying her Spartan commitment.

Valenti has placed his bet on the Pistons to win the NBA Championship — his move comes as fans show growing optimism after the team took a 2-0 lead in the series against the Cavs.

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.

JCW Wrestling Showdown

6 PM – 12 AM — Grewal Hall at 224 — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of JCW Wrestling live in Lansing.

Cirque Italia - Water Circus

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lansing Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable aquatic spectacle with breathtaking aerial performances that captivate the audience.

CCOCC Benefit Car Show for VETLIFE

9 AM – 3 PM — Lansing Community College — Admission details may vary — Celebrate car culture while supporting veteran life organizations at this community-focused car show.

Paper Chase 5K

2 PM — 325 Riverfront Dr, Lansing, MI — Cost not specified — Celebrate the 11th Anniversary with a fun run hosted by the Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.

Citizen Soldier Concert

6-10 p.m. — Grewal Hall at 224 — $59-$64 — Experience the electrifying sounds of Citizen Soldier live in Lansing.

Grand Concert Series

6-8 p.m. — Lansing Center, Riverfront Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of musical genres while soaking up the summer vibes along the Grand River.

Friday Karaoke Night

9 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Experience a lively atmosphere filled with music, socializing, and culinary delights at this popular local tradition.

Chalk of the Town 2026

12-4 p.m. — Old Town Lansing — Free entry — Witness local artists create stunning chalk masterpieces in a vibrant open-air gallery.