Good morning, Lansing.

Consumers Energy launched a 24-hour effort to restore power after storms knocked out electricity to over 216,000 homes and businesses — including nearly 22,000 in Lansing by 8:00 a.m. — and crews continue to work until conditions are safe.

Downtown will host the 62nd Annual East Lansing Art Festival this weekend with more than 170 artists and thousands of visitors.

The event runs today from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. along M.A.C. Avenue and continues Sunday from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. with live music, food, and street closures in place until 10 p.m.

Michigan State University and Choose Lansing will host the 2025 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals from May 19th to 25th with more than 600 teams and thousands of guests expected to visit local hotels and residence halls.

The event will feature an opening ceremony on May 21st at the Breslin Student Events Center—competitions will follow on campus using several local facilities.

Severe thunderstorms left more than 250,000 Michigan customers without power after storms hit parts of the state on May 15–16—electricity companies reported the worst outages in southwest Michigan.

In Lansing, outage maps show 21,706 customers lost power as of early this morning.

Severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds knocked out power for over 259,000 customers across Michigan between May 15 and May 16 — Consumers Energy reported 187,000 outages while counties such as Kalamazoo, Ingham, Calhoun, and Muskegon experienced significant interruptions.

Power companies now offer online maps and phone options for reporting downed lines and checking restoration updates.

Sam Busch, a senior for the MSU baseball team, hit 14 home runs this season—putting him fifth all-time in a single season—and led the Spartans into his final home series as they prepare for the Big Ten tournament.

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.

Miles for Moms 5K Run/Walk

10 AM – 12 PM — Hawk Island Park — Fundraiser for Hannah's House — Participate in a 5K for a great cause supporting homeless pregnant women and their infants.

May Real Estate Investor Meetup

6-8 p.m. — Achieve Real Estate Headquarters — Free entry — Connect with fellow real estate investors and learn from industry experts.

Lansing Match Play Championship

May 31 - June 1 — Groesbeck Golf Course — Entry fee required — Compete in a two-day individual match play tournament with multiple divisions.

Father’s Day Pottery Painting

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Playing Picasso — $45 per piece — Create a special pottery frame to celebrate Dad while enjoying a fun morning of art and snacks.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 2205 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living amenities and experience top-rated care services.

MATS Annual Clinical Symposium

7 AM – 5 PM — Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center — Registrations start at $22.50 — A full day of professional development for athletic trainers and sports professionals.

Play Board Games at The Gaming Cantina

1-10 p.m. — The Gaming Cantina — Free gaming — Enjoy a night of board games and meet fellow gamers in East Lansing.