Good morning, Lansing.

The Farmers Market at the Capitol returns today in downtown Lansing with over 60 Michigan vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods plus local products on the Capitol lawn until 2 p.m. State health officials are investigating a statewide cyclosporiasis outbreak, though no local vendor is linked.

British social media stars Josh & Jase made a surprise stop at the Farmers Market at the Capitol in downtown Lansing on Tuesday, July 28, engaging with local fans and snapping photos as WKAR News covered the event.

They joined a summer tour that began on July 24 and will run through Aug. 17.

Michigan State University raised a record $736M (from 63,616 donors) in 2025-26, led by a $301M Williams gift as part of its $4B campaign; the milestone highlights strong alumni support and positions the school for future growth.

The Lansing School District named Jessica Benavides its permanent superintendent without a national search, citing her local experience and ties to the community.

The appointment comes as the district prepares for classes to resume in August.

Governor Whitmer signed a law allowing residents to feed deer and elk with less than two gallons of feed within 300 feet of a residence for recreation or to ease starvation, but the law still bans using feed to bait deer for hunting.

State health officials reported 10,077 cases of cyclosporiasis on Wednesday — an increase of 397 since the previous update.

Michigan officials reported over 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 29, with 1,036 cases in Wayne County & 773 in Washtenaw County; they linked the outbreak to Taylor Farms lettuce and urge residents to wash produce thoroughly.

Novi Properties broke ground on the 820 W.

Miller Road project in south Lansing on Wednesday, July 29. Officials including Mayor Andy Schor and Councilmember Adam Hussain joined company leaders (and their families) to mark the start of renovations.

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.