Good morning, Lansing.

Michigan residents can see the Milky Way this holiday weekend by looking up under dark skies.

Experts suggest visiting local dark sky parks or a clear backyard from sunset until dawn — a chance to glimpse our galaxy in its full glory.

More than 15,000 customers lost power Friday evening after severe thunderstorms hit the Lansing area; utilities expected restoration later Friday, and additional storms could cause more outages this weekend.

MDOT announced that T-Mobile utility work will cause intermittent lane closures on U.S. 127 near Jackson on July 12 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. while Michigan State Police manage traffic control.

State lawmakers approved bills to reform dam safety laws and increase funding following Midland-area dam failures (the measures include improved flood control standards and stricter inspections) but the bills still require further votes before heading to Governor Whitmer’s desk.

Local high school standout Brad Meyers earned LSJ Male Athlete of the Year honors after an undefeated senior wrestling season and strong all-state performances in football.

He will wrestle at Grand Valley State as coaches praised his work ethic and team spirit.

Capital City Comic Con 2026

All day — Lansing Center — Ticket prices vary — A 3-day celebration of comics, cosplay, collectibles, and community activities.

Waverly Football Boosters 2nd Annual Car Show

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Waverly High School — Pre-registration $20, Day of show $25 — Rev up your engines for a day supporting the local football program with classic cars.

Cake in the Garden

6-9 p.m. — Horticulture Gardens — $20 — An evening of cake tasting among vibrant gardens and local bakers awaits.

Mid-America Coins Tradeshow

Buy, Sell, Trade collectible coins — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Lansing Center — Admission fee varies — Discover rare coins and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

The Dangling Participles Duo Performance

7-10 p.m. — Side Bar East Lansing — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with live music from The Dangling Participles Duo in an intimate setting.

Brotherkenzie Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Green Door — Buy tickets online — Experience the enchanting indie pop melodies of Brotherkenzie in an intimate Lansing venue.

Rock Lansing 2026 @ Jackson Field

Jul 31 – Aug 2 — Jackson Field — Check back for ticket pricing — Experience an electrifying weekend of rock music featuring Blacktop Mojo.

Detroit Lions Youth Football: Lansing Fundamentals Mini-Camp

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Hope Sports Complex — Registration fee applies — Enhance your child’s football skills with expert coaching and fun scrimmages.

Slow Joy Concert

7:30 p.m. — The Green Door — Ticket prices vary — Experience the I Love You So Much I Could Die Tour in a cozy Lansing venue.