Good morning, Lansing.

A single vehicle crash in Shiawassee County killed one 14-year-old and injured a 15-year-old and another 14-year-old on Reed and Pittsburg Road in Vernon Township last Friday shortly before 1 p.m.—the crash happened when a side-by-side off-road vehicle rolled after leaving the road.

Police are investigating the fifth weekend shooting in Lansing—on Sunday, July 20 a 50-year-old man was shot on Turner Road and taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Researchers at Henry Ford + MSU have received a $3M NIH grant to study immune-targeted therapies for HPV-positive head and neck cancers.

The study will explore how the virus helps cancer cells hide from the immune system and aims to develop treatments with fewer side effects.

A $9.6 million redevelopment project was proposed to transform the site of the former Pleasant Grove Elementary School in southwest Lansing—a site once attended by Malcolm X.

The plan will add 30 apartments, 5,800 square feet of commercial space, and a way for locals to invest as little as $50 while it seeks $3.8 million in brownfield tax funding over 30 years.

Capital Region International Airport in Lansing will offer a one-time direct flight to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Oct.

31 to help fans attend the MSU—Minnesota football game on Nov. 1 with a return on Nov. 2 and Delta round trip tickets costing between $373 and $1,129.

Codie Carlson, a Newport angler, caught a 64.46 pound flathead catfish measuring 45 inches during a bowfishing trip at Plum Creek in Monroe County on June 29, breaking the previous state record set in 2022.

DNR fisheries biologist John Buszkiewicz verified the record catch + confirming it as Michigan's heaviest flathead catfish on record.

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.

Board Game Meetup at Summit Comics & Games

2-9 p.m. — Summit Comics & Games — Free entry — Enjoy free gaming and connect with fellow board game enthusiasts in Lansing's local game store.

Capital Region Owner2Owner Networking Event

4-6 p.m. — Pickleball Barn — Free entry — Connect with local small business owners while enjoying pickleball and community updates.