Good morning, Lansing.

The Great Lakes Maritime careers page says Michigan has job openings for sailors who earn a median wage of $66,490 and work a 60-days-on, 30-days-off schedule — numbers expected to grow as the U.S. shipboard workforce turns over.

MSU has cleaned and improved the Red Cedar River for learning and fun with help from campus volunteers and local groups—it has removed debris and invasive species over the past 18 months.

The board revised fishing rules in April and a new canoe launch was installed in May—with more improvements planned and the next cleanup set for Oct. 18.

Three Ward 4 candidates for city council—Peter Spadafore, Heath Lowry and Zacharie Spurlock—will appear on the Aug.

5 primary ballot and discuss downtown apartment projects, remote work, and the city budget. Spadafore and Lowry will back new downtown apartments to boost local revenue while Spurlock will criticize the focus on luxury units and call for better tenant rights.

MSU researchers found that young athletes who focus on one sport get hurt more often and may need surgery.

They advise cross-training for at least three months a year—adding other activities to help keep bodies safer in the long run.

The Gillespie Group, a Lansing real estate firm, is planning to buy the soon-to-be empty space formerly used by the City Rescue Mission.

The group intends to acquire five buildings along East Michigan Ave+spanning more than 16,500 square feet and will seek the needed approvals to finalize the purchase in August.

The Gillespie Group plans to purchase six historic City Rescue Mission buildings—located near Jackson Field in the Stadium District—and spend $8M to redevelop them into restaurant and retail spaces on the first floors and up to 16 apartments above.

The sale, which could be finalized in August, will lead to construction starting in October if approved by City Council in late July.

Bryan Scheurer of Portland St. Patrick's was voted Greater Lansing's high school sports boys coach of the year for the 2024-25 school year after guiding his team to a Division 4 state title in June—his team finished a 34-1 season with a comeback win over Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart to secure his second state championship.

MSU baseball player Joseph Dzierwa was drafted on Sunday night by the Baltimore Orioles—he was picked 58th overall.

He is the highest drafted Spartan pitcher since Mark Mulder and the fourth MSU player taken in the last three MLB drafts.

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.

Michigan Energy Codes Deep Dive Workshop

12-6 p.m. — Ingham County Human Services Building — Registration required — Explore crucial updates to the Michigan Energy Code affecting mechanical and electrical systems.

Board Game Day at Evolution Games

2-11 p.m. — Evolution Games — Free gaming — Enjoy a day of board games, networking, and fun with fellow gamers.

Ingham County Fair

4 PM – 10 PM — Ingham County Fairgrounds — Admission fees vary — Celebrate community spirit with rides, games, and a large animal auction.

Breakthrough Basketball Elite Skills & Playmaking Basketball Camp

Jul 29-31 — Court One Training Center — Registration required — Elevate your basketball skills while learning elite techniques and character development.

2025 JazzFest Michigan

Various — Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art — Cost varies — Experience the rich sounds of jazz at this vibrant annual festival across multiple venues.

Friday Karaoke

9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry for 21+ — Enjoy a lively evening of karaoke and culinary delights at the local favorite venue.

Friday Karaoke Night

9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Sing your heart out at this lively local favorite with friends and great food from Ruckus Ramen.