Good Day
Lansing
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kathy Ford was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame on Aug. 16th—she performed two songs with longtime guitarist Bill Fuller—and said the honor made her proud and grateful to Lansing’s music community after a 50-year career in country music. Lansing City Pulse
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan beef prices have surged 12% in 2025 and experts warn that Labor Day cookout costs will remain high into next year due to a cattle shortage, drought, and rising feed, labor, and energy costs—factors that are putting extra pressure on shoppers. WJIM AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's third graders scored only 38.9% proficient in reading on the M-STEP released on Aug. 27, with more than 60% of students not reaching proficiency for the second year. Detroit Public Schools improved their scores, but wide gaps remain — prompting education officials to push for reform and new leadership as Glenn Maleyko prepares to negotiate his contract. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Barbara Roberts Mason, a trailblazing educator and the first Black woman elected statewide in Michigan, will celebrate her 85th birthday on Sunday at the University Club—she has dedicated her life to improving schools and civil rights. Lansing City Pulse
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After two FOIA requests, city officials sent a list on Aug. 20 showing 652 red-tagged properties—down by 17 from January; they say this decrease comes from filling vacant enforcement positions and property repairs. Some council members and opponents argue that while the drop is a positive sign, more proactive measures are needed to deal with unsafe housing. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ On August 26, the GOP-controlled House approved a state budget plan that cuts spending across agencies such as the Michigan State Police and the Health Department — the plan adds $3.4 billion for local road repairs and saves nearly $4 billion compared to the governor's proposal. Negotiations will continue to finalize the plan before the fiscal year begins on October 1. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Local advocates say the historic Preuss Building in Old Town, built in 1875, is at risk as other landmarks have been lost to neglect — and they urge Mayor Andy Schor to form a team to protect remaining structures. The group calls for a review of funding and strategies to help save Lansing’s precious history. Lansing City Pulse
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Soup Spoon remains a familiar spot on Marshall Street as it serves its signature apple chicken salad melt with coleslaw and seafood chowder—despite slowed business from construction on Michigan Avenue. Lansing City Pulse
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ After two and a half years of work and a $150,000 investment to fix the 1890 house at 1119 Seymour Ave in Lansing, preservationist Dale Schrader said the long red tag is almost gone. However, the city still charges a $165 monthly fee — meant to cover code checks — while Schrader argues the fee is more about principle than money. Lansing City Pulse
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Haslett running back Kory Amachree returned after rehabbing a severe leg injury that broke his fibula and tibia in October—he worked hard to get bigger, faster and stronger and is ready to help his team as they open their season at DeWitt today. Lansing State Journal
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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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Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Enjoy a lively karaoke night with friends at a local favorite spot in Lansing.
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Play Board Games at The Gaming Cantina
1-10 p.m. — The Gaming Cantina — Free gaming — Engage with fellow gamers in a welcoming environment with food and drinks nearby.
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2025 MSU Family Weekend
10 AM – 8 PM — Michigan State University — Registration required — Explore campus and connect with your student during a weekend of activities.
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Capital City Dragon Boat Race
9 AM – 5 PM — Grand River Park — Free entry — Swing by the Dragon Boat Race and snag some FREE BOOKS!
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BluesFest Michigan
All day — Old Town Lansing River View Lofts — Cost TBA — Experience a vibrant open-air festival showcasing diverse Blues music and family-friendly activities.
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A Beautiful Noise Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music with A Beautiful Noise.
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Board Games Gathering at Summit Comics & Games
2-9 p.m. — Summit Comics & Games — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of free gaming and connect with fellow board game enthusiasts.
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