Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Lansing.
Multiple Michigan state parks will see parts closed for construction during Labor Day weekend, affecting campgrounds, trails, and boating areas + Tahquamenon Falls State Park will debut an accessible boardwalk that improves access to its upper falls.
The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival is coming to Adado Riverfront Park on Sept.
5 and 6 from 2 to 9 p.m., offering 30+ wing flavors—including a signature blueberry barbecue—live music, a Kids Zone, vendors and a wing-eating contest while supporting the Against All Odds Foundation.
Cooley Law School reported a 38% enrollment increase as more than 270 new students join its campuses (including Lansing and Tampa) this fall.
The school expects the rising numbers to enhance its legal programs.
WKAR-TV, WILX-TV 10 and FOX 47 will broadcast a debate between Congressional candidates Tom Barrett and William Lawrence ahead of the November election on Tuesday, Oct.
6 at 6 p.m. on WKAR-TV + 7 p.m. on WILX-TV and FOX 47.
Aurelius Road was closed on Aug.
31 for a bridge replacement at Pawlowski Creek between Miller and Jolly Roads. Detours reroute northbound traffic west on Miller Road, north on Pennsylvania Avenue and east on Jolly Road, while southbound drivers follow the reverse route until late October.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services expands its Get Ahead of Lead initiative to offer free drinking water filters and cartridges to eligible households statewide.
Families with a child under 19 or a pregnant Medicaid enrollee qualify if their home has older lead plumbing.
DeWitt and Mason will renew their local rivalry on Thursday, Sept.
3 during a nonleague high school football game, as both teams look to build on their Week 1 wins. The matchup offers an early test before the start of league play.
Leslie senior quarterback Joel Cranmore threw for 414 yards against rival Stockbridge on Aug.
28 (breaking his school record and joining Greater Lansing’s top 10 single-game passing totals submitted to the MHSAA).
MSU has updated parking and traffic plans for its football season opener against Toledo at Spartan Stadium, set for 8 p.m. Friday, Sept.
4. Fans and faculty are advised of closures and updated parking rules as campus construction may slow travel times.
Coach Pat Fitzgerald ignites excitement at Spartan Stadium as MSU faces Toledo at 8:00 p.m. Friday (the program features many new players and a refreshed coaching staff).
Spartan Stadium is set to offer new drink and food options including automated checkout and ready-made cocktails for the season opener against Toledo on Friday, Sept.
4. New restaurant partners will also bring fresh choices to fans.
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