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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Social districts that allow people to walk around and drink outdoors have been set up in the Lansing area, with three in Lansing and others in nearby communities like St. Johns, Charlotte, Leslie and Williamston. The districts started after Gov. Whitmer signed a law on July 1, 2020, and they let approved businesses serve alcohol during set hours — rules that help keep social gatherings safe. Lansing State Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ General Motors will invest four billion dollars in three U.S. plants and shift production of the Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox back to the United States. The company will also convert a Michigan plant to produce gas-powered SUVs and trucks and will move to new downtown Detroit headquarters later this year — a change prompted by recent tariffs. Stacks 92.1
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said scams on Facebook and WhatsApp luring users into fake investments have risen as scammers use pump and dump schemes to drain retirement and college funds—41 attorneys general have sent a letter to Meta demanding human review of investment ads and a pause on such ads until stricter protections are in place. WLNS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Muralmatics founder Dustin Hunt is unveiling three Lansing murals tomorrow that depict three generations of one family across different areas of the city—each mural featuring a QR code that plays video stories—and inviting locals to submit their own videos about how the city has shaped them. WKAR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan residents will pay extra for electricity as Consumers Energy introduces summer rates from June 1 until September 30. Residents will see higher costs during weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., paying $0.215 per kWh instead of $0.166, which could add about $75 to summer bills. WJIM AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University settled with former student Justin Bowman — who witnessed a gunman kill two classmates in Room 114 at Berkey Hall on February 13, 2023 — and agreed to pay him $50,000 to address his claim that the school did not keep students safe. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Lansing City Council is reviewing a Safety Action Plan that uses crash data to point out high-risk roads and plan safer street changes. The plan, which includes measures such as *road reconfigurations and sidewalk connections*, aims to end traffic deaths by 2050 and will let the city apply for federal funds if approved soon. WKAR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Tipsy Nickel Bar — Grille in Mason is serving a viral TikTok cheese wheel pasta for locals to try, adding the dish to a menu that includes tacos, loaded nachos, and craft cocktails. WJIM AM
SPORTS NEWS
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Latin Nights Salsa Concert Fundraiser
6:30-11 p.m. — East Lansing Hannah Community Center — Donation-based entry — Celebrate Latin Caribbean culture with live salsa music and dance while supporting local artists.
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Lansing Fiesta & Carnival 2025
4 PM – 8 PM — Adado Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with vibrant music, diverse food, and cultural discovery.
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Splash Pad Play Date
10-11 a.m. — St. Johns Community Spray Park — Free entry — Meet local families and cool off while the kids enjoy the splash pad fun.
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2025 Max's Race for The Davies Project
8-9 a.m. — MSU International Center — Registration fee required — Participate in the 20th annual 5k run/walk featuring a scavenger hunt of Max's favorite things.
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On-Site Tour at Red Cedar Lodge
9 AM – 7 PM — Red Cedar Lodge — Free entry — Explore the exceptional assisted living options and amenities offered in a welcoming community.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Various times — Court One Training Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with focused drills in East Lansing's youth camp.
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Downtown Lansing Volunteer Open House
5-7 p.m. — Lansing Shuffle — Free entry — Engage with the community and discover volunteer opportunities that impact Downtown Lansing's future.
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Trail Town 10K & 5K
8-11 a.m. — Potter Park Zoo — Registration fee required — Experience the beauty of the Lansing River Trail while participating in a timed 10K or 5K run.
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Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Sing your heart out at Lansing's lively karaoke night with food from Ruckus Ramen.
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Greens to Gardens Golf Outing
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Forest Akers West Golf Course — Fundraiser for Radiology Healing Gardens — Enjoy a day of golf, prizes, and silent auction fun.
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