Good morning, Lansing.

Lansing’s City Pulse alt-weekly turns one under Michigan Independent Media Group with a redesigned website and a new reporter joining later in July.

The publication aims to offer both print and digital options (boosting its local journalism efforts).

Enslaved.org, launched with MSU’s help, connects Black Americans to long-hidden family histories by gathering scattered records—this free website, funded by the NEH and Mellon Foundation, lets community members and researchers explore untold ancestral stories.

Holt Public Schools said special education teacher Nicholas Parisho died in a car crash early on July 4 in Toledo + his partner was left critically injured, with plans for a memorial service pending.

Trustee Mike Balow said he learned just hours before the public that President Kevin Guskiewicz reversed plans to leave MSU.

Balow will not sign the new ethics policy and calls for greater transparency (citing previous unanimous trustee support) as he works with Guskiewicz.

New budget language requires state departments to share office return plans as at least 80% of state employees are expected to work on site; House Speaker Matt Hall said fewer than 25% currently do so.

The policy may boost downtown business while increasing costs for workers.

The Mackinac Bridge Authority says an engineering assessment+ requested by the NTSB shows the risk of collapse from a vessel collision is extremely low, with an annual frequency of 0.000097 under national thresholds.

The study confirms this Michigan span meets rigorous safety standards.

Freshman Carlos Medlock (a top-50 recruit) now backs up point guard Jeremy Fears after playing in Moneyball Pro-Am games at Holt High School.

Coach Fears mentors Medlock to build the skills he needs to emerge as a future leader for the Spartans this season.

On Tuesday, July 7, the Tigers beat the Athletics 6-2 as Tarik Skubal returned from elbow surgery, striking out three, and Colt Keith hit a two-run home run at a key homestand; the team builds momentum ahead of trade deadline moves (with three All-Stars).

Michigan State basketball will face Arkansas at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov.

26 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1 — the game will feature longtime coaches Tom Izzo and John Calipari in action.

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.

Integrated Neuromuscular & Myofascial Release

Aug 7-9 — College of Osteopathic Medicine — 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ — Enhance your skills in pain management and osteopathic medicine.