Good morning, Lansing.

Windemere Park in Lansing Township sits near the former General Motors plant and has a paved pathway — with short natural trails — that wind through wooded hills and open fields.

The 7-acre park also has mature trees, picnic tables, grills, and a memorial to Patricia Haven Premoe, an early activist who helped save the park.

East Lansing Farmers Market invites community members to join a special Juneteenth celebration tomorrow at 280 Valley Court Park with jazz-themed crafts at the POP Club tent and a cultural dance by Worship Without Words from 1:15 to 2 p.m. The East Lansing Library on the Go bookmobile will attend and the Juneteenth flag will fly until Sunday, June 22—with activities that highlight local heritage.

Uplift Thrift has opened in Lansing today — all sales benefit the City Rescue Mission — and some proceeds will fund a new shelter on Kalamazoo Street that will house up to 300 people by July.

A 62-year-old motorcyclist from Leslie was critically injured in a crash on June 19 at about 7 p.m. near Hull and Coy roads in Vevay Township—witnesses said speed and his lack of a helmet contributed to the crash—and an 86-year-old Mason driver was treated for minor injuries.

Lansing police will use bike patrols, pop-up events in local parks and door-to-door safety chats to reduce summer crime under the 2025 Summer Safety Plan+ the plan uses community policing and data-driven tactics+ focused enforcement to deter violence.

MDOT will close the M-99 ramp to eastbound I-96 beginning Monday for resurfacing as part of a $15 million project to improve pavement, drainage, and pedestrian safety on M-99 in south Lansing—drivers should follow detour signs via westbound I-96 and Lansing Road Exit 98A and expect delays.

Today, neighbors gather at UM Health Sparrow Hospital from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Medicaid rally protesting votes that gave tax breaks to the wealthy—while Mayor Andy Schor unveils Lansing's 2025 Summer Safety Plan at Rotary Park at 9:30 a.m. and Meridian Township hosts its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration with live music and vendors from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Marketplace on the Green Pavilion.

East Lansing City Council approved a tentative settlement to refund $7.8 million to Board of Water and Light customers who paid a franchise fee ruled as an illegal tax, pending Ingham County Circuit Court approval.

Customers who paid between April 2 and April 30 will be notified to file claims – their reimbursement amount will be calculated by a set formula.

Michigan State standout Grace VanSlooten was selected for the USA basketball roster for the FIBA Women AmeriCup on June 19 after three days of trials + she becomes the first Spartan to join Team USA since Aerial Powers and will travel to Santiago, Chile from June 28 through July 6.

Michigan State's top transfer addition, Kaleb Glenn, suffered a patellar tendon injury and will miss the season, leaving the team scrambling to fill the gap on the wing.

Head coach Tom Izzo said the team will support Glenn and adjust the lineup with new transfers and returning players — a move aimed at maintaining their competitive edge in the Big Ten.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Dam Jam Music Festival

5:01 PM – 11:00 PM — Brenke Fish Ladder — Free entry — Celebrate Michigan artists with a vibrant music lineup in Lansing's unique pop-up venue.

Board Game Night at Summit Comics & Games

2-9 p.m. — Summit Comics & Games — Free gaming — Enjoy a night of tabletop fun and connect with fellow gamers in Lansing.

West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts

1-2:35 p.m. — Jackson Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of live baseball as the West Michigan Whitecaps take on the Lansing Lugnuts.