Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Lansing.
Bodega House will take over The Avenue on Saturday, Sept.
5, with DJ E-Nyce playing Latin remixes and Top 40 hits to celebrate the end of summer. The Green Door hosts LoveSong (a Tribute to The Cure with First Wave) on Sunday, Sept. 6, offering a more mellow follow-up event.
Lansing Community College students kicked off the semester at the Party with the Prez on campus, hosted by LCC President Steve Robinson, who offered free snacks + walking tacos, a DJ, an escape room, games and prizes.
Robinson said the event helps students feel supported and learn about campus resources.
MSU and the Big Ten Conference launched the B1G Build initiative to improve common areas at six elementary schools; the project invests $50,000 per school including at Pattengill Biotechnical Magnet School on Oct.
9 with a ribbon cutting featuring student-athletes, coaches & staff.
Storms swept through Mid-Michigan Thursday, leaving trees down and cutting power for about 24,000 customers while residents in Mason and nearby areas document the damage * Consumers Energy is inspecting the outages.
Michigan State University's Department of Police and Public Safety determined there was no credible threat to Berkey Hall after an investigation that started Wednesday, and the building will reopen today at 7 a.m. with classes returning from online instruction (the inquiry involved local law enforcement and a medical professional’s tip).
Michigan health officials reported 14,718 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Sept.
3 with 208 new cases and 366 hospitalizations, including two deaths in patients with health issues — the outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell and continues to prompt a federal investigation.
MSU Aesthetic and Laser Treatment Center will mark 10 years of laser treatments with a community celebration next week at the center.
The event will honor a decade of service to local residents.
MSU Police and Public Safety urge fans to text SPARTANFB26 to 888777 for gameday updates on safety, traffic, and parking ahead of Friday night’s football game in East Lansing—new concessions and cashless payment options will also enhance the gameday experience.
Local high school football continues in Greater Lansing as Week 2 games were played on Thursday and Friday, featuring Mason versus DeWitt and Sexton traveling to face Portland (live updates were provided by Brian Calloway and Nathaniel Bott on X).
The high school football schedule for Week 2 is now available, listing dozens of games on Thursday, Sept.
3, and today. Preps reporter Jared Ramsey highlighted five key matchups, and rankings will be published after Week 1.
MSU football starts Friday at Spartan Stadium with new head coach Pat Fitzgerald — rebuilding with 29 transfers and Power Four recruits.
Toledo, led by first-time FBS coach Mike Jacobs, will field 37 transfers from Mercer in a season opener that tests both teams’ fresh starts.
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