Good Day
Lansing
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City Rescue Mission opened phase one of its new shelter on 415 W. Kalamazoo St. and now houses its men’s services and Outreach Drop-in Center for unhoused individuals. Construction on phase two—set to double men's capacity to 200 and add a dorm for single women—will be completed by the end of the year. WKAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Forbes report ranked Lansing-area employers among Michigan’s best places to work — the survey based scores on wage parity, work culture and advancement opportunities. Auto-Owners Insurance, ranked 13th in Michigan, along with Peckham Inc., Michigan State University and the State of Michigan earned high marks from employees — showing strong workplace conditions. Lansing State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General’s office named MEDC CEO Quentin Messer Jr. as a possible target of an embezzlement probe into state grant funds used for a business accelerator—search warrants were executed at MEDC's Lansing headquarters and a Farmington Hills residence, and Messer is cooperating with the investigation. Lansing State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University’s DOE Plant Research Laboratory named Federica Brandizzi as its new director, and her term began in August—she is a veteran professor who has led plant science research including sending seeds into space. Michigan State University Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lansing officials approved buying 50 small housing pods—called ModPods—from a nonprofit in Kalamazoo to help people without homes, even though the pods will not be ready until about June and will cost taxpayers nearly $1.4 million in the first year. The city will begin seeking bids from service contractors in the next three weeks and host a community feedback session on Oct. 30 at the Foster Community Center. Bridge Michigan
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lansing's new Community Mental Health Crisis Care Center is under construction at the former McLaren Hospital campus and is expected to open in summer 2026. The center will provide 24/7 crisis services (staffed by psychiatrists, therapists and nurses) to help reduce hospital emergency visits. FOX 47
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In DeWitt, the Panthers held off Mason 44-37 in a hard-fought game—Traverse Moore led with 248 yards, three scores and a decisive 47-yard run while defensive plays by Brendan Mensing and Everett Cooper secured the win. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ No. 5 Notre Dame ended Michigan State's 17 game home winning streak by beating the Spartans 3 to 0 in East Lansing. The Spartans had early chances but could not score and will play Rutgers on Sept.12 in Big Ten play. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Michigan State plays Boston College in football today at 7:36 p.m. ET at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. The game will be on NBC as the Spartans come off a 23-6 win over Western Michigan and Boston College follows a 66-10 win over Fordham—MSU is a 4.5-point favorite in their eighth meeting. Lansing State Journal
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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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Dam Jam Music Festival
5:01-11 p.m. — Brenke Fish Ladder — Free entry — Celebrate local music with a vibrant lineup and food options along Lansing's riverfront.
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Sportscards & Memorabilia Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Lansing Mall — Free admission — Explore sports memorabilia and cards with free parking.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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