Good Day
Lansing
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKAR
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKAR
- ➤ 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. Lansing City Pulse
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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). FOX 47
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WJIM AM
- ➤ 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). Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ 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. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ 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. WKAR
- ➤ 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. WJIM AM
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Lansing
Welcome to the Good Day Lansing, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lansing, Michigan community. If you like the Good Day Lansing, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lansing.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lansing and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Lansing
A free Lansing community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaylansing.com/sitemap