Good Day
Lansing
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ East Lansing will soon get a Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in the former PappaRoti building on Trowbridge Road—construction is underway and a grand opening date will be announced soon. WJIM AM
- ➤ JCPenney will complete the sale of 119 stores – including six in Michigan at Twelve Oaks and Lakeside – on September 8 as part of its restructuring since exiting bankruptcy, leaving local shoppers uncertain if new owners will keep the stores open. Shoppers near these malls may want to check the locations soon as the changes could affect service. WJIM AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Lansing held a Folk Festival preview event at the Farmers Market this past weekend after an eight-year break. City officials gathered community feedback—key to planning a full festival return in 2026. FOX 47
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin several road work projects this week that may cause traffic delays. MDOT will close lanes on I-96 near Lansing for a three-year rebuilding project starting Aug 12—other crews will resurface over 5 miles of M-95 in Republic and work on intersections in Ingham County and road resurfacing in Barry County with some projects ending in September. Lansing State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lyme disease cases in Michigan increased 168% over the past five years as ticks thrive with warmer winters and more mobile mammals. Health officials recommend residents use EPA-approved repellents and cover up to reduce bites (and check themselves after outdoor activities). WJIM AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State hockey season ticket holders received an email last week that raised prices by $2 per game and added seat premiums of $100, $200 and $300 for chairback seats. Fans expressed mixed reactions as rising hockey expenses nearly 40% over two years drive the need for more revenue — the Spartan Ticket Office will help members who wish to change seating. Lansing State Journal
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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.
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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.
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Friday Karaoke
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of karaoke with friends at this lively local favorite.
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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.
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Spartan Stadium — Tickets from $52 — Experience college football action as the Broncos take on the Spartans in East Lansing.
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2025 Michigan Chicken Wing Festival
2 PM – 9 PM — Adado Riverfront Park — Admission details not specified — Indulge in various chicken wing flavors and enjoy live music and family activities.
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5th Annual Meridian Motorfest
8 AM – 5 PM — High Caliber Karting and Entertainment — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled day of sensory-friendly go-kart racing and arcade excitement for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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