Good morning, Lansing.

Today, the Justice League of Greater Lansing launches its $22,000 Business Growth Grant Program to award two $11,250 grants to Black business owners (criteria include descent from enslaved African Americans) and applications remain open through Sept.

30.

Michigan State University is raising funds for an $11 million renovation of the Library’s north entrance that may remove the aging fountains (gifted by senior classes) to create a more inviting plaza with outdoor seating, green space and photo-ready features.

Construction may begin next summer if fundraising succeeds.

Michigan State University closed Berkey Hall on Sept.

3 out of an abundance of caution while police assessed a reported potential threat. Classes were moved online, and officials later confirmed there was no threat to the campus.

Lansing School District will offer its tuition-free Universal Preschool program at a new school as it begins the school year Monday, Sept.

14. The initiative expands early learning options for local families.

A second day of severe storms left nearly 10,000 electric customers in Lansing without power on Friday morning as crews from DTE and Consumers worked to restore service.

More than 250,000 customers statewide experienced outages as additional rain moved through the area.

Lake Lansing Park South remains closed after storms on Thursday knocked down trees and damaged its main shelter — county officials said the shelter will not be usable for the rest of the season while crews clear debris.

Local high schools released Week 2 final football scores from Thursday, Sept.

3, with teams across Greater Lansing competing in games that showcased varying results.

Some Mid-Michigan high schools are playing eight-player football this season to keep programs alive amid declining enrollment — schools like Dansville, Fulton and Potterville are among the 102 teams listed by the MHSAA.

Some teams may return to 11-player football as enrollments improve.

Local high school football teams finished Week 2 with strong wins on Friday, Sept.

4, as Okemos reached its first 2-0 start since 2017 while Ithaca and others posted key victories, including a triple-overtime contest in Jonesville versus Leslie.

Michigan’s Wolverines aim to win a championship this season with J.J.

McCarthy and Blake Corum leading the team — the Big Ten rivalry with Michigan State heats up for fans watching local matchups.

Michigan State football opened coach Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure with a 30 to 20 win over Toledo on Friday, Sept.

4. Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic led the rally amid injuries to key players (including Ben Murawski) and set the stage for the upcoming game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12.