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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, UM Health celebrates its national recognition in the Wall Street Journal and demonstrates its innovative DAX tool at the UM Health-Sparrow building—while northbound Downer Ave. from Grand River Ave. to Saginaw St. will be closed for a fire hydrant repair from 8 a.m. until day's end—prompting drivers to seek alternate routes. FOX 47
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 5th at 1:30, deputies rescued two adults and two children from Lake Lansing after an 11-year-old boy reported that their inflatable raft was taking on water — only one person wore a life preserver. FOX 47
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At the Lakeview Post of the Michigan State Police, trooper Timothy Moreno allegedly shared explicit images and videos from his phone during night duty—sparking trooper Megan Moryc’s claims that a 'big boys’ club' degraded women and prompting an ongoing investigation. WLNS
- ➤ Lansing police said crime dropped in key areas in the first six months — homicides declined by 55 percent, sexual assaults were 19 percent lower and burglary and larceny fell by 20 and 15 percent respectively — while robberies increased 34 percent and felonious assaults rose 16 percent. FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MSU alums Mark and Teagan Chatterley, a father-daughter duo, are showcasing their first collaborative art exhibition at SCENE Metrospace in East Lansing. The show, Chatterley²: Intuitive Play, blends modern and traditional sculpture techniques and is on view until Sunday, July 27 — inviting local art fans to explore a creative dialogue between generations. Michigan State University Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ MSU researchers developed a new system for agricultural carbon markets that sets a better baseline to measure how farming affects our climate and helps make carbon credits more accurate. The system was tested in 12 Midwestern states using eight different models—this method will support farmers in using practices that boost soil health and reduce harmful emissions. Michigan State University Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan health insurers are proposing double digit premium rate increases for 2026 as rising health care use and high drug costs drive requests for average hikes of 16.8% for individual plans and 11.1% for small group policies—Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Priority Health are among those seeking higher rates while regulators accept public comments until July 31. Extra Healthcare.gov subsidies will end soon, potentially increasing costs for many eligible residents. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ingham County Fair
4 PM – 10 PM — Ingham County Fairgrounds — Admission fees vary — Celebrate community spirit with rides, games, and a large animal auction.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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