Good morning, Lansing.

Organizations were honored for expanding child care access at the Child Care Champions of Michigan event held Thursday at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.

The event recognized businesses, nonprofits and local groups using new strategies to support families + improve the workforce.

Local organizers (community leaders) are planning a Christmas event for 400 seniors by coordinating gift deliveries and cheerful activities across mid-Michigan.

The initiative (set for later this year) aims to brighten the holiday season for local older residents.

Downtown Day will be held on Saturday, Sept.

26, as Downtown Lansing, Old Town & REO Town join together to offer shopping passports, live music and family activities. The event encourages residents and visitors to support local businesses and enjoy diverse community celebrations.

Michigan’s 40th state Christmas tree, a 60-foot spruce from Iron Mountain donated by the Riccio family, will be cut on Nov.

5 and moved to the Capitol for Silver Bells in the City on Nov. 20, using special equipment & route planning to navigate wind restrictions at the Mackinac Bridge.

MSU students may visit the newly reopened ThriveSpace Essentials Corner at Berkey Hall to pick up free snacks, supplies, and hygiene items provided by the College of Social Science for the school year.

Donations are accepted during regular hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Seven Michigan State University undergraduate programs were ranked in the top 25 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 2027 edition released on Sept.

24. Supply chain management ranked No. 2 and three programs made the top 10, emphasizing MSU's strong academic performance.

Michigan lawmakers passed a House bill in March to ban kratom (House Bill No. 5537) that would make its manufacture, sale and distribution a misdemeanor after Senate approval.

As of today, the substance remains legal in Michigan.

Bipartisan lawmakers and labor advocates are gathering at the Michigan Capitol to support new legislation that aims to keep jobs in the U.S. and boost local employment.

Former Lansing Mayor David Hollister died on Wednesday at 84.

He led civic efforts (including the Save GM campaign) to keep GM in the city and inspire development in the Stadium District.

More than 100 chemo care bags were delivered Wednesday to Lansing cancer patients in mid-Michigan to support them during treatments.

Michigan welcomes fall as Upper Peninsula leaves are beginning to change while cities like Lansing will see peak colors by Oct.

29. Residents can plan road trips on scenic routes like M-22 & enjoy outdoor displays in the coming weeks.

Construction crews have worked on the Holmes and Pleasant Grove Project on the northeast corner of West Holmes & Pleasant Grove roads as shown in photos from Aug.

21; the site, near the Southside Community Center and local businesses, marks an important step in the area’s redevelopment.

MSU hockey enters its 2026-27 season with a revamped roster that includes three new goaltenders, 12 new players and a new leadership group.

The team held its first press conference Wednesday and will begin its season with an exhibition game against Boston College on Oct. 2.

Brett Burak led Okemos football to its best start in years with a 3-1 record, posting 10 catches for 165 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery in Week 4 against Everett.

The senior now plays a key role in driving the Wolves’ revitalized season.

MSU linebacker Jordan Hall made 13 tackles at Notre Dame despite playing with an injured elbow and boosted his teammates with positive body language, showing his lasting impact on the program as he stayed through coaching changes to help restore the Spartans' identity.