Good Day
Lansing
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New businesses opened in August as Lansing Duckpin launched a duckpin bowling alley at Red Cedar development, Grains Indian Cuisine began serving Indian food on South Waverly Road, and Nuts and Bolts Cafe & Bar opened inside Darrell's Market & Hardware. Meanwhile, Sweet Encounter Bakery & Cafe closed its downtown storefront on Aug. 2—shifting to online sales—after adjusting its operations. Lansing State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said 40-year-old Josiah Rettig from Gregory was found dead after his truck crashed and caught fire at Elm Road and Frost Road—an incident that began Monday morning at 3 a.m. when witnesses reported a shirtless, intoxicated man with a long gun threatening people on the 300 block of West Grand River Avenue. FOX 47
- ➤ The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious incident after a trail camera captured a person of interest on Monday, Sept. 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the Dansville State Game Area—detectives ask anyone with information to call Detective Sergeant Brandon Doerr. Stacks 92.1
- ➤ Lansing Empowerment Network was named FOX 47’s 3 degree guarantee recipient for September for its work to reduce gun violence in the 517 area—providing funding to support families affected by shootings. The organization holds weekly Lansing 360 meetings with community members and law enforcement to tackle the issue directly. FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michigan will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with events including a workshop at the Michigan History Center in Lansing on Sept. 8 and a four-day festival in downtown Lansing from Sept. 18 to 21—these events honor the heritage and contributions of Latino and Hispanic communities. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Musical lovers in Lansing can enjoy a busy fall with Wharton Center’s A Beautiful Noise showing Sept. 16–21 with Broadway veteran Nick Fradiani, Riverwalk Theatre’s Legally Blonde showing Sept. 11–21, Peppermint Creek Theatre’s Ride the Cyclone showing Sept. 19–27, MSU Department of Theater’s Taking Off! showing Sept. 19–21, and Lebowsky Center’s Jagged Little Pill showing Sept. 5–14. MSU Friends of Theatre holds a fundraiser at Schuler Books through Sept. 6 to support free outdoor plays at MSU. Lansing State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan gas prices averaged $3.30 a gallon and are one penny higher than last week and 15 cents more than last year. Triple-A Michigan noted Ann Arbor recorded the highest price — $3.37 — while Marquette had the lowest at $3.13. Stacks 92.1
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University’s Beal Botanical Garden welcomed a hardy kiwi variety that carries the campus name back after nearly a decade; the plant was donated by a Washington-state farmer and is expected to bear fruit in three to five years. WKAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents and businesses who paid franchise fees through the Lansing Board of Water and Light may receive cash refunds as part of a class action settlement covering fees charged from April 2019 to April 2025 — the agreement came amid claims that the fees violated Michigan’s Headlee Amendment. The city maintains the fees were lawful but has agreed to compensate affected customers. FOX 47
- ➤ Michigan State University moved to dismiss Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit, saying she seeks a multi-million-dollar benefit from former football coach Mel Tucker’s firing. The suit, filed in June, claims her name was leaked during a confidential sexual harassment investigation—details the university maintains show it acted lawfully. Lansing State Journal
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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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Conservation Pool Party
1-3 p.m. — Fenner Nature Center — Free entry — Connect with local conservationists over refreshments and explore vernal pool ecology.
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Sensory Friendly Hours at Impression5
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Impression 5 Science Center — $12 for adults & children — Explore the Science Center with altered exhibits for a sensory-friendly experience.
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Stroller Walk at Frances Park
10-11 a.m. — Frances Park — Free — Enjoy a lively stroller walk with bikes and scooters welcome in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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