Good morning, Lansing.

Helping Hands Food Pantry is expanding its Charlotte facility (responding to rising demand as families across mid-Michigan seek food assistance) to better serve community needs.

The Delhi Township Fire Department will host its annual Fire Prevention Open House at its newly renovated station on Thursday, Oct.

8 from 5-7 p.m. at 2074 Aurelius Rd in Holt - residents will meet firefighters, view equipment, and see live safety demonstrations.

Broadway veteran Sutton Foster took the stage at The Wharton Center on Saturday, Oct.

3 — she shared musical hits, personal stories, and a sing-along finale with an ensemble of local high school and college performers; the performance celebrated her Broadway roots and community ties.

East Lansing native Kristin Pennock won ArtPrize's public vote grand prize and $100,000 for her food diary project called 'Sketchdiet,' which spans 216 feet of food sketches from 2024 (displayed at DeVos Place Convention Center).

Her work will be digitized and sent into orbit soon.

Michigan State University reported Monday, Oct.

5, that its fall enrollment reached 50,941 students with 10,984 new undergraduates (77.8% from Michigan), marking the fifth consecutive year the university topped 50K students.

An Eaton County gardener found six invasive jumping worms in her garden on Sunday, Oct.

4 — and she is planning steps to control them. Neighbors are urged to check for signs of the worms and clean tools to prevent further spread.

Michigan's archery season has seen 7,554 deer harvested + roughly 4,690 bucks making up 62% of the total since Oct.

1. The early report backs the DNR's call for a balanced take, with a one-buck limit for Lower Peninsula hunters set to start in 2027.

A McLaren Greater Lansing doctor offers flu season tips and updated vaccine guidance as schools fill with returning students today; the doctor advises residents to use good hygiene and get flu shots (her advice may help reduce illness) locally.

Voting is open until noon Wednesday, Oct.

7 for the LSJ boys high school athlete of the week. Voters may choose senior Ezekiel Baltierra, who ran a season-best, senior Michael Goodemoot, who gained 265 rushing yards, or junior Cameron Spedoske—a soccer standout.

Longtime MSU supporters Joe and Julie Serra have committed $10 million to Spartan football for improvements at Spartan Stadium.

Their donation — the largest from the family in nearly four decades — underlines their continued support for the university.

Voting for the LSJ girls high school athlete of the week is open until noon Wednesday, Oct.

7 — candidates from Grand Ledge, St. Johns and Williamston are competing for recognition. Sydney Godfrey, Avery Klopp and Ava Schafer earned nominations following record swims, strong volleyball plays and cross country times.

Michigan State football will host Illinois at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Oct.

10 at 3:30 p.m. Former MSU QB Katin Houser (now with the Illini) adds intrigue as the Spartans seek to rebound from their recent loss.

MSU volleyball sophomore Malayah Long was selected to join the Big Ten’s 2026-27 Student-Athlete Issues Commission to address NIL issues and eligibility changes.

Nominated by MSU’s athletic department + appointed by the conference, she will represent student-athletes in virtual and Rosemont meetings.