Good Day
Lansing
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community organizations and local officials gathered at the old REO elementary school in South Lansing to host The Village Lansing’s inaugural block party—offering gun violence prevention resources and fun activities for local families on Saturday. The event featured a dunk tank fundraiser for a new youth boxing program while local leaders stressed the need to strengthen neighborhood bonds and safety. FOX 47
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween will return this season to Lansing by taking over former stores—such as the old TJ Maxx on Saginaw Highway near Men's Warehouse and the previous Office Max at 446 Edgewood Blvd—and another pop-up will open at Meridian Mall in Okemos, showing that vacant retail spaces persist. WJIM AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 12 to mark the reopening of Campbell Hall after a $37 million renovation as it became a living-learning community for the Honors College—faculty, staff, students, donors and alumni attended the event while plans for future upgrades were set to move forward. The State News
- ➤ Waverly High School's class of 1975 spent a week building a Habitat for Humanity home as part of their 50-year reunion—celebrating at their alma mater on Friday. The home will be completed in May and a family will move in in June. FOX 47
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MDOT said drivers in Lansing and Jackson will experience fewer delays when current US-127 detour projects end by November 15. The agency will start lane closures in spring 2026 and begin a major rebuild from 2027 through fall 2028—extending improvements along the corridor. WJIM AM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Retired coach Mark Dantonio is serving on the 13-member College Football Playoff selection committee, where he watches Michigan State and other teams closely as they prepare for a December championship — he said he has increased his film study during retirement. He was recently honored in the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame — a busy year that highlights his continued influence on college football. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MSU beat Youngstown State 41-24 on Saturday but saw key players injured including Nick Marsh who left with a suspected calf injury and Frazier hurt on a play—tight end Jack Velling tied his career high with six catches as the Spartans plan their adjustments for next week's game. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Michigan State women's soccer ended its Big Ten opener with a 1-1 tie at Rutgers as junior midfielder Bella Najera scored the Spartans' only goal — breaking a long goal drought. The team will host UCLA on Thursday at 8 p.m. at DeMartin Stadium as they try to secure their first win. The State News
- ➤ A review of Week 3 high school football games in Greater Lansing shows top performers from area teams—Everett’s Javari Funches rushed 29 times for 232 yards and scored two touchdowns while Ithaca’s Greyson Merchant passed for 224 yards, ran for 48 yards and recorded three scores, and Owosso’s Braden Reed caught five passes for 129 yards before kicking the winning field goal. Lansing State Journal
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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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Run 2 Recovery
2-5 p.m. — Lansing Center — Registration fee applies — A family-friendly 5K walk/run supporting addiction recovery and homelessness relief.
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Rio Da Yung OG Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Grewal Hall at 224 — Tickets from $67 — Experience an evening of live music with Rio Da Yung OG in Lansing.
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