Good morning, Lansing.

Leslie Williams creates a nonprofit (her late son Alex Smith would have turned 38 this week) to feed the community; the initiative honors his memory by focusing on providing meals to those in need.

Michigan’s official Christmas tree for 2026, a 60‑foot spruce from Iron Mountain donated by Larry Riccio’s family, will arrive in downtown Lansing on Saturday, Nov.

7 for display on the state Capitol lawn — the second Iron Mountain tree chosen in 40 years.

Former Lansing Mayor David Hollister died Tuesday, Sept.

22 at age 84. He served as mayor for 10 years and held state roles, leading government + community initiatives that shaped local public service.

MSU men's basketball has released its 2026-27 schedule with exhibition games starting Oct.

2, nonconference matchups including Duke and Tennessee, and Big Ten contests with Maryland, Nebraska and Michigan in February—coach Tom Izzo said veteran leadership will guide the team.

Week 5 will feature key high school football matchups in Greater Lansing as Mason meets St. Johns in CAAC Red, Portland faces Lakewood in CAAC White, and Saranac takes on Fowler in CMAC while Dansville hosts Blanchard Montabella + teams aim for league titles.

Tom Izzo is sticking with traditional recruiting for Michigan State, bringing in a top 10 freshman class and one transfer as the team prepares for an exhibition game against Incarnate Word on Oct.

2. He expects the mix of returning players and newcomers to boost depth.

Michigan State has used a two-quarterback system for three games this season as sophomore Alessio Milivojevic and graduate Cam Fancher share time under center — each offering different skills to keep the defense guessing.

Coach Pat Fitzgerald said the rotation adds a new dimension to their offense.