Good morning, Lansing.

City Rescue Mission of Lansing relocated to 415 W.

Kalamazoo St. in downtown as of July 23 and is preparing to open a women's dorm to expand services for guests; donations remain needed as shelter supplies lag behind rising demand — officials report a sharp increase in the guest base.

East Lansing's Burcham Park is a 25-acre park transformed from a former landfill and now features a half-mile walking loop plus community art and a solar panel array at 2701 Burcham Dr. Visitors can enjoy trees, wildlife, and leashed dogs along its mowed trails.

Based on WKAR and City Pulse’s Top of the Town contest votes, Bowdie’s Chophouse, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Dusty’s Cellar, EnVie and One North Kitchen & Bar earned top rankings for their wine lists.

Voters praised the range of selections across the local dining scene.

Hal Heard III starts as Holt Public Schools superintendent with two meet and greet events: in Dimondale at Lions Park on Monday, Aug.

10, and in Holt at Valhalla Park on Thursday, Aug. 13. Families can enjoy Popsicles in the Park before classes begin on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

On Aug. 6, Michigan health officials said it is now safe to eat lettuce as cyclosporiasis cases dropped, letting residents return to usual food-safety practices.

Officials continue to recommend avoiding recalled products (linked to Taylor Farms) for added caution.

Michigan health officials say hospitals and nursing homes are battling a drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris that puts patients with weakened immune systems at risk.

The fungus can live on skin and surfaces, and medical facilities are using strict cleaning protocols + screening measures to slow its spread.

On Aug. 7 at 2:22 p.m. ET, Chris Solari and Graham Couch discussed MSU football's fall camp, marking the start of the Pat Fitzgerald era on the Spartan Speak podcast while reviewing the men's basketball team's summer play.

Transfer defensive end Kenny Soares Jr. was voted to earn the No. 1 jersey at Michigan State this season, as his teammates recognized his selfless play.

Coach Pat Fitzgerald said the honor represents unity and commitment at preseason camp.

The Tigers will face the Chicago White Sox in a crucial series + their 76-76 record heightens the race for a Wild Card playoff spot as they finish the season.

MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald set an urgent tone at his press conference before fall camp, urging senior safety Nikai Martinez and quarterback Alessio Milivojevic to adopt a player-focused culture.

The team will bring this approach to every Saturday game (departing from former methods).