Good morning, Lansing.

The beloved Dimondale cafe and bakery will close on August 1 as owner Lori Conarton retires—she is offering support to a new buyer and plans to share recipes if asked.

The eatery, open since 2018, is now up for sale.

Before America is a five-part digital series (produced by WKAR) that reframes Revolutionary-era history using Native perspectives in the Great Lakes, exploring Indigenous resistance, memory, and sovereignty.

It also serves as a digital companion to The American Revolution and America 250 project.

Gas prices in Michigan have risen by eight cents from last week, averaging $4.23 per gallon for regular unleaded with Lansing at $4.26, Ann Arbor at $4.30 and Benton Harbor at $4.27.

AAA Michigan said rates are $0.07 higher than last month and 98 cents more than last year.

The State of Michigan is investing $1.5 million in five maritime projects as part of its 10-year strategy, with private funding boosting the total to $3.5 million.

The projects include an autonomous maritime testing corridor, electric research vessel and cold-water first-responder for Lake Superior.

The Lansing State Journal featured Olympic medalist Judi Brown Clarke in a series celebrating Greater Lansing’s top athletes.

The profile honored her track success and lasting impact on local sports.

Michigan State freshman Nikita Klepov signed a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, making him ineligible to play for the Spartans this season.

Klepov, who led the OHL with 97 points and won Rookie of the Year, leaves an open roster spot for the team.

Greater Lansing celebrates Jay Vincent, a standout athlete from Eastern who helped lead Michigan State to a 1979 championship and earned a retired jersey—he later played nine seasons in the NBA after being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks.

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.