Good morning, Lansing.

Union members gathered for the three-day Michigan Community Action Program Conference in Lansing, where UAW President Shawn Fain and Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressed workers on wages, healthcare, and domestic EV production, marking the conference's first return since 2018.

A Michigan Auto Law report shows that Saginaw Street (North Homer Street) was the most dangerous intersection in Ingham County with 59 crashes and 12 injuries in 2025, and Grand River Avenue (North Howard Street) had 54 crashes and 17 injuries; drivers are urged to use caution.

Beetlejuice the Musical will open at the Wharton Center Sept.

18 and run through Sept. 20. The show will feature lively, heartfelt performances with ghosts Adam & Barbara that give local audiences a fun taste of Broadway.

Ensemble Affect performed Colonial Baroque at Fairchild Theatre on Tuesday night to celebrate America's 250th birthday plus highlight early American musical traditions in the Taylor Johnston Early Music Series.

Downtown Lansing hosts 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend from Sept.

17-20 with free salsa lessons and a dance party at Lansing Shuffle on Friday from 6 to 10 p.m., plus a Capitol Avenue festival on Saturday with food trucks, live music, folklórico dancing + wrestling at 4 and 8 p.m.

Gas prices in Michigan are nearing $5 and are rising amid international tensions & supply disruptions.

Lansing and East Lansing record an average of $4.58 per gallon, ranking third in the state as some stations approach the $5 mark.

New York Times publisher A.G.

Sulzberger will speak at MSU's Presidential Speaker Series at Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. The free event (registration required) will cover the evolving role of the free press amid rapid technological change.

Gov. Whitmer proclaimed Wednesday General Motors Day to honor 118 years of automotive history at an event on the Capitol lawn.

The celebration recognized GM's role as the state's largest employer (with nearly 50,000 workers and a $28 billion economic impact).

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $24.4 million in grants to 19 Michigan organizations to help veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The funding will support stable housing and essential services for veterans statewide.

Delta Township property owners will see their drain project bills lowered by a $2.5M state grant + an extra $2M budget allocation.

Mailed notices will state if credits or refunds apply for the $60M project to reduce flooding, which will finish in 2029.

Mason officials will hold a town hall on Monday to answer online questions about a potential data center that could bring over $1 billion in investment and boost tax revenue.

The meeting is part of ongoing talks with a developer + aims to share clear details with residents.

Local high school football teams in Greater Lansing gear up for Week 4 conference games — Williamston hosts St. Johns in CAAC Red, Grand Ledge meets East Lansing, and Eaton Rapids, Sexton and Ithaca face tough matchups.