Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Lansing.
🎭 Culture
One Grand Read is returning for its second year with an author visit to offer a live reading session for local book lovers.
The event will take place soon for community members to celebrate literature.
Delta Township community members gathered to celebrate Hmong New Year with traditional music, dance, and food at a local event.
Organizers said the festive celebration showcased cultural traditions and brought neighbors together.
Greater Lansing Area Drummers are celebrating their 7th anniversary with a weekly drum circle (bringing together local musicians and community members) that continues in Lansing.
📰 Economy
The State of Michigan announced a hiring drive with over 500 open positions in human services, public safety + specialized roles, offering wages from $15 an hour to six figures.
Applicants should update their resumes and apply online.
🎓 Education
MSU Culinary Services is launching Free Food Alert to reduce food waste and help students access extra meals from catered events.
A pilot at the Kellogg Center already has over 100 student registrations, and campus groups will soon host alerts after completing online training.
🌲 Environment
Michigan State University's Sturgeon Palooza is held on campus Friday to mark 25 years of work by the Black River Lake Sturgeon Hatchery and Research Center.
Attendees view screenings of the documentary 'Dinosaur Fish' and hear conservation panels, with an option to adopt a sturgeon to support ongoing efforts.
🏈 Sports
No. 2 Michigan State women’s soccer beat No. 18 Washington 3-0 Sunday at DeMartin Stadium for their first win against the Huskies, boosting team confidence with early goals and steady defense as they aim to rise in the rankings.
Freshman midfielder Lacey Kindel, 16, shows promise on Michigan State’s No. 2 women’s soccer team as she earns early minutes off the bench in high-intensity play.
She hopes to score her first collegiate goal before her 17th birthday this weekend (her family legacy fuels her drive).
On Sunday at Ford Field the Lions revamped their defensive backfield as McCreary and Rakestraw filled key roles.
Rakestraw, returning from injuries, limited Jets receiver Garrett Wilson in one-on-one matchups, raising hope for the struggling secondary.
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