Good morning, Lansing.

The Davies Project in Lansing reports a drop in volunteer drivers, now providing about 333 rides monthly to sick children and prenatal mothers for medical appointments.

The nonprofit urges local drivers to volunteer after completing a background check and online training.

The Lansing Symphony Orchestra opens its 97th season on Friday, Oct.

2 with five conductor candidates, including Scott Seaton — the first candidate conducting and meeting audiences at a community conversation 9:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at MSUFCU Headquarters 2 — as part of the race to select the next maestro.

East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Dori Leyko will retire Aug.

13 after 10 years in the role—she sent a letter thanking families and promising a smooth transition with the Board.

Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is using its new Mobile Vet Clinic to help local shelters & train veterinary students statewide.

The mobile unit has been in operation for months to care for animals in the community.

MSU President Kevin M.

Guskiewicz delivered his 2026 State of the University address at Pasant Theatre in East Lansing on Tuesday, highlighting the university’s research growth and nearly $736 million raised from 64,000 donors for its $4 billion campaign, while thanking staff and students for handling a recent power outage.

Meridian Township is launching its 16th annual Deer Management Program today — 58 trained volunteer hunters will use archery on 42 township and 27 approved private properties to manage deer and donate venison to 14 local food banks.

The program runs until January 1.

Starting Oct. 2, minors and employers will use Michigan's new Youth Employment Permit Portal to apply for and report young worker permits anytime.

The online system does not change the existing work permit rules.

Cam Edwards injured his knee and is out for the season, so Michigan State will rely on running backs Jaziun Patterson (transfer from Iowa) and Marvis Parrish to split carries in Saturday's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.

The Greater Lansing high school football Week 6 schedule is out and lists local games from DeWitt, East Lansing, and beyond — offering fans multiple matchups to watch this week.

Fowler and Pewamo-Westphalia are set to face off this week in a key CMAC football game that will likely decide the season's champion + other high school matchups mark the start of the back half of the regular season.

Today marks Michigan’s archery deer hunting season, and hunters across the state eagerly await their chance to compete in the time-honored pursuit.