Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Lansing.
📰 Finance
The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, Aug.
4 produced no jackpot winner and the next drawing is set for Friday, Aug. 7 at 11 p.m. with jackpots starting at at least $70 million.
🏛️ Government
Michigan drivers must follow the Hands-Free Law even when stopped at red lights, with mounted phones allowed for only one touch while calls rely on voice commands or Bluetooth.
Police may impose a $100 fine or 16 hours of community service for a first violation.
🏥 Health
Michigan health officials reported 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases linked to an outbreak on Aug.
5 — including 710 new cases and two deaths among those with underlying conditions. The outbreak, linked with recalled iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, has led to 193 hospitalizations and made local residents more cautious.
UM Health-Sparrow broke ground on Aug.
5 on the 64-bed Janice M. Granger Behavioral Health Building near Pennsylvania Avenue and Jerome Street; the facility will expand psychiatric services for adults, seniors, and children and is set to open in 2028 — made possible by the largest gift in its history.
📰 Lifestyle
Residents can enjoy a sky show on Wednesday, Aug.
12 when six planets align before sunrise, a partial solar eclipse appears around 11:34 a.m. with a peak at 1:46 p.m., and up to 100 meteors light the dark, new moon sky; use eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
🏈 Sports
Pat Fitzgerald launches his first Michigan State football preseason camp—Spartans reported at Case Hall yesterday and are practicing today in preparation for a Sept.
4 opener against Toledo at Spartan Stadium.
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