Good Day
Lansing
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lansing neighbors gathered at Durant Park on Sunday for the first annual 517 Day community cookout hosted by A Brighter Way and Hood 2 Hood, organizations that support formerly incarcerated individuals. Neighbors enjoyed food and conversation while building vital community ties. FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 18, Social Security released Michigan's most popular baby names for 2025, naming Theodore as the top boy's name and Charlotte as the leading girl's name; Charlotte has held her top spot for girls since 2020. Lansing State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State demographers warned on Friday that Michigan’s aging population and a loss of 93,000 workers since March 2025 (primarily baby boomers retiring) could lead to reduced tax revenues and fewer students in schools across the state. Bridge Michigan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CADL will hold an open house today from 4 to 7 p.m. at its new 19,000 sqft Local History Center in Okemos, which the library bought for $1.6M to better preserve its collections; regular hours begin on June 1. Lansing State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A strong line of thunderstorms hit Michigan yesterday, leaving nearly 70,000 customers without power statewide, with 4,690 in Ingham County affected. Residents can check outage maps + call their provider to report issues or get updates. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ On Monday night, more than 12.1 million birds flew over Michigan as researchers advised turning off outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. to aid spring migration — a step to reduce skyglow and prevent collisions. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved a raise for President Kevin Guskiewicz at a special meeting on Sunday, doubling his salary to over one million dollars a year to keep him from moving to another university. Stacks 92.1
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-one Michiganders have been sickened by salmonella linked to backyard poultry, including chicks and ducklings, the MDHHS said. The agency advised proper hand washing and keeping birds outdoors — recommendations aimed at protecting young children, older adults, and others at higher risk. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU’s turfgrass program will work with FIFA and the University of Tennessee to prepare natural grass for the 2026 World Cup – the effort spans 16 stadiums and 104 matches while addressing climate challenges like those in Mexico City. WKAR
- ➤ LSJ invites local readers to vote for the high school boys athlete of the week by choosing among candidates Karter Jackson + Brady Rowe + Justin Steinman; voting ends at noon Wednesday and the winner will be featured in LSJ. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ LSJ voters can pick the girls high school athlete of the week by voting until noon Wednesday, May 20; contenders include Katie Blue, who set a personal record in track events, Saige Miller, who excelled in softball, and Isabella Portnoy, who led in tennis (nominations accepted via email). Lansing State Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Citizen Soldier Concert
6-10 p.m. — Grewal Hall at 224 — $59-$64 — Experience the electrifying sounds of Citizen Soldier live in Lansing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2026 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Lansing Center — Registration required — A pivotal gathering for environmental professionals focused on compliance and networking opportunities.
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Covet Concert
8-11 p.m. — Grewal Hall at 224 — $53-$120 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Covet in Lansing's lively concert scene.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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