Good morning, Lansing.

Potter Park Zoo will host Boo at the Zoo on Oct.

10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Family members of all ages can enjoy carnival games, hayrides, and more & tickets cost $5 to $15 for non-toddlers.

Michigan State University is hosting its 11th annual Healthy Homecoming Walk today on campus — the event promotes healthy lifestyle tips and community wellness.

Greater Lansing’s Top of the Town contest is underway as voting (started at 5:30 a.m. Oct.

7) continues until Oct. 20 at 11:59 p.m. Hosted by City Pulse and WKAR, the contest highlights categories for local favorites, with finalists set for announcement on Nov. 4 and winners on Dec. 2.

Carhartt will open its first Lansing store in Eastwood Towne Center on Oct.

22 at 2917 Preyde Blvd. The retailer, known for rugged workwear, is expanding from its three Detroit and one Grand Rapids locations.

Lansing’s new ALDI is set to open at 2110 Lake Lansing Road on Oct.

15 at 9 a.m. The store offers grand-opening deals (free Golden Tickets, goodie bags, and tote bags for the first 200 customers) so shoppers are encouraged to arrive early.

Michigan State student Evan James joined Team Adam on NBC’s The Voice after earning three chairs with his rendition of Morgan Wallen’s 'Wasted on You' (he once borrowed a Jeep for an emergency in 2025).

The singer, from Highland near Hartland, now advances in the competition.

The Ingham County Health Department urged residents to take precautions after a weekend spike in drug overdoses that included one suspected death; officials are monitoring the situation and advise staying alert + following recommended safety practices.

Earlier today at the Gannon Building, a blood drive aimed at easing the national shortage saw local donors including Lansing Community College President Steve Robinson participate as volunteer Jerre Cory led the event & motivated others.

Hope Network received a $600K federal grant to expand mental health and suicide prevention training statewide over the next three years.

The grant will help improve services for community members.

Michigan State University grads who qualify will get $5,000 for a home down payment through a new program in Lansing; the initiative targets first-time buyers to boost local homeownership.

Head coach Adam Nightingale held a press conference Wednesday afternoon as MSU hockey prepared for its season opener against Northern Michigan.

The team will play Friday night and Sunday at Munn Ice Arena — it is ranked No. 3 in the USCHO Preseason Poll.

MSU coach Pat Fitzgerald says upcoming home games offer a chance to revive the team’s momentum.

MSU will host Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m. and face Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 17 at noon+ fans can enjoy a return to classic fall football traditions.

Okemos boys soccer advanced to today's Gold Cup final after defeating Haslett 2-0 in the semifinals on Tuesday, Oct.

6. The Wolves will host Lansing Eastern at 7 p.m. tonight.