Good morning, Lansing.

The MSU Surplus Store (at 468 Green Way) opens every Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for local bargain hunters to shop low-cost used items from MSU upgrades; online orders and curbside pickup are available weekdays.

Coral Gables Restaurant in East Lansing will close its doors on June 30 after serving customers for 58 years along Grand River (owners say it is time for a lifestyle change) as community members share cherished memories of the eatery.

Scooter's Coffee is taking over the former Biggby location on Michigan Ave near Frandor + construction is underway and the Omaha chain will bring its drive-thru model to Lansing soon.

Michigan tribes will host several powwows this summer featuring traditional dance, music & cultural food at multiple venues, from the Saginaw Chippewa near Standish this weekend to events in mid-, west- and northern Michigan in July and August.

Attendees are advised to follow respectful guidelines.

Consumers Energy filed a 9.8% rate increase request—the highest in over 20 years—with the Michigan Public Service Commission to invest in grid improvements and reduce outages; the commission will decide by April while customers see no immediate change in their electric bills.

Michigan State University trustees Mike Balow and Dr. Rema Vassar held a press conference on Wednesday, June 3 at 9 a.m. in East Lansing to explain why they refused to sign a new ethics code that limits their public comments on university policies.

The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved bills for permanent free school meals on Wednesday, June 3 in Lansing.

Governor Whitmer urges lawmakers to codify the program before she leaves office later this year.

An unnamed developer is proposing a data center near Mason — expected to invest over $1 billion and add $7.6 million in annual tax revenue, nearly doubling current receipts.

City officials are negotiating a Public Act 425 agreement to fund infrastructure upgrades while addressing community concerns.

Michigan State University trustees Rema Vassar and Mike Balow are urging Attorney General Dana Nessel to review a new ethics code approved by a five to three vote last month — a policy that restricts dissent from board decisions and led to the cancellation of Vassar’s Mackinac Policy Conference registration.

A bipartisan proposal seeks to change Michigan’s process for selecting university boards by having the governor appoint new trustees at MSU, UM and Wayne State if the resolution passes a two-thirds vote and is approved by voters.

Gov. Whitmer and state lawmakers said the switch would replace current elected members.

Michigan residents can vote online through June 30 to select from 30 finalist designs for the official 2026 I-Voted sticker that will appear at polling sites after ballots are cast; over 2,000 designs were submitted statewide.

Haslett-Williamston girls lacrosse ended their season with a 20-6 state semifinal loss on Wednesday, June 3, after an early strong start; the 18-2 team credited strong sisterhood (its key strength) for their success, according to senior Abby Russell and coach Kalli Miller.

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.

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.

Covet Concert

8-11 p.m. — Grewal Hall at 224 — $53-$120 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Covet in Lansing's lively concert scene.

Friday Karaoke Night

9:00 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Unleash your inner rockstar at this lively karaoke night featuring social fun and delicious ramen.

Mosaic Style Love Birds Paint and Sip

6:00 – 8:30 PM — Hooked — Alcohol not included — Unleash your creativity with a fun mosaic painting session guided by talented local artists.

Lansing Fiesta & Carnival

All day — Adado Riverfront Park — $10 per day for adults, kids under 10 free — Experience four days of fun with carnival rides, live music, and delicious food options.

Lansing Fiesta & Carnival

June 18-21 — Adado Riverfront Park — $10 per day for adults, kids under 10 enter free — Celebrate community with carnival rides, live music, and delicious food trucks.

Lansing Fiesta & Carnival

4-7 p.m. — Adado Riverfront Park — $10 per day for adults, free for kids under 10 — Celebrate community with rides, music, food trucks, and contests at this vibrant carnival.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Time varies — Court One Training Center — Camp full; waiting list available — Enhance your basketball skills with focused training in East Lansing.