Good morning, Lansing.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers are building beds for children in need in Lansing as part of an ongoing community project (local donations supplied materials) to provide safe sleep, and the effort continues to support families across the area.

East Lansing businesses are set for a boost as Michigan State's 105th Homecoming parade draws thousands to fill the streets this weekend.

Many expect the festive crowd to spur local commerce and community excitement.

MSU athletes and Kurt Richardson delivered a $50K donation & new furniture to Pattengill Biotechnical Magnet School’s Owl Room on Friday, Oct.

9 as part of the Big Ten Build initiative, which plans future visits to 18 campuses over the next three years.

Michigan State lost 38—37 in overtime to Illinois after rallying in the second half to erase a 23—7 deficit; the Spartans played their best half despite key injuries and will host Northwestern at Spartan Stadium on Saturday at noon.

On Friday, Oct. 9, Greater Lansing high school football games ended with varied scores.

Teams such as Grand Ledge with 46-7 and Okemos with 45-12 led competitive wins while other schools experienced heavy losses.

Jim Bibbs, Michigan State track and field coach and first Black head coach, died Saturday, Oct.

10 at 97. His long career helped shape generations of athletes and broke racial barriers in local sports.

Mason football led the win on Oct.

9 after defeating Williamston 45-14 — game highlights include remarks from Gary Houghton and Luke Goss.

Michigan State hosted Illinois at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Oct.

10 in a tight Big Ten contest that featured controversial replay calls, key turnovers and injuries that shifted momentum throughout the game.

Week 7 high school football games saw local teams excel, as Pewamo-Westphalia won the CMAC title and Ithaca secured the TVC Blue crown (highlighting standout performances) while teams like DeWitt, Lakewood, and Haslett recorded strong wins during the weekend.

Michigan State’s Spartans fell 38-37 in overtime to Illinois as injuries and missed conversions hampered their play + quarterback Alessio Milijojevic and running back Jaziun Patterson sparked hope.

Coach Pat Fitzgerald stressed caution after the game, noting key challenges.