Good morning, Lansing.

The Ingham County Fair opened on July 28 in Mason—set to run through August 2—and gave visitors a chance to see animal shows, water sprays to cool horses and cows, and a monster truck display amid high heat and a brief rainstorm.

Isaac Gonzales, 24, faces assault and gun charges following a July 26 shooting on Turner Street that hospitalized a 34-year-old man who is expected to recover—he is scheduled for a probable cause conference on Aug.

7 at 9:00 a.m. in Lansing.

MSU faces sweeping changes from the Big Beautiful Bill, which will eliminate Grad PLUS loans for new borrowers and cap Parent PLUS loans while cutting SNAP-Ed funding for extension programs.

The law will create financial challenges for students and job uncertainty for educators — officials are working on plans to address these issues.

The Michigan Library Association launched a petition to protect the freedom to read in libraries as it urges officials to stop censorship and support open book collections.

The petition will be delivered in October to the state legislature and Governor Whitmer during Library Appreciation Month — a statewide poll shows strong support for local libraries.

Lansing locals ranked five pizza spots by averaging reviews—Sleepwalker Spirits and Ales earned the highest rating at 4.5 stars, with The Cosmos, Ozone’s Brewhouse, Piazzano's and Slice by Saddleback following.

The ratings from Google, TripAdvisor and Yelp show a range of tasty styles that make each spot unique.

Grand Ledge high school Comets were voted Greater Lansing's top boys athletic program for 2024-25 by LSJ fans— their lacrosse team reached the Division 1 state semifinals in a record run.

The team also won a Division 1 regional title in track, a district title in wrestling, and the Dean Shippey Capital Diamond Classic.

The Lansing Lugnuts host a sensory-friendly home game against Cedar Rapids today for Breaking Barriers Day, which features sign language interpreters—accessible signage, a quiet room, a wiggle station and information booths for advocacy groups.

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.

Friday Karaoke

9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of karaoke with friends at this lively local favorite.

Fourth Saturday Game Day

2-11 p.m. — Evolution Games — Free gaming — Enjoy an evening of board games in a friendly environment with fellow gamers.