Good Day
Lansing
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Great Lakes commercial fishing industry is struggling as invasive mussels have sharply reduced whitefish numbers and forced fishers like Richard Boda to sell their boats. Many are switching to other species, but a 70% drop in whitefish catches in Lakes Michigan and Huron continues to put this family trade at risk — a sign that the industry may soon vanish. Bridge Michigan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer signed a state budget that bans schools from offering financial rewards to boost Count Day attendance and requires school leaders to notify parents when they use a reading curriculum not approved by state standards. The budget also provides grants to lower class sizes, removes up to 15 virtual instruction days, and creates a fund to boost teacher pay + increases reporting on at-risk funding. Bridge Michigan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In lakes Michigan and Huron, invasive mussels have taken nutrients away from the lakebeds and hurt whitefish numbers, affecting local jobs and traditions. Scientists plan to help by lowering catch limits and moving some fish to smaller ponds—while Lake Superior still enjoys healthier whitefish as mussels remain few. Bridge Michigan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Four Lakes Task Force received $9.8M from the state budget to lower future assessment bills for property owners as it rebuilds dams damaged by the 2020 floods. The grant is managed by the State Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and will reduce a planned second borrowing next spring—refunds for those who pre-paid are scheduled for 2027. WKAR
- ➤ On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, a crew from Lansing Glass Company replaced damaged and historically inaccurate tiles on the glass floor at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. A group from Central Elementary School in Davison joined a tour of the restoration project. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Okemos sophomore Rachel Smith won the girls race at the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championships on Oct. 11 at Ledge Meadows — her 17:08.6 finish placed her 43 seconds ahead of Hailey Creisher and helped secure her team's title with an 84-point score. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Today, Michigan State's hockey team beat New Hampshire 2–0 at Munn Ice Arena with goals from captain Basgall and Patrick Geary and a shutout by Trey Augustine after a loss less than 48 hours earlier. WJIM AM
- ➤ Jack MacGregor won the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championships at Ledge Meadows on Oct. 10 with a personal-best time of 15:11.6, finishing 12 seconds ahead of Okemos' Ian Morgan. Grand Ledge captured the team title with 63 points—33 more than runner-up Alma—with all five runners finishing in the top 21. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MSU volleyball delivered a strong comeback in a five-set win over Iowa last Friday, with the Spartans winning the first two sets before falling behind in the third and fourth then rallying to claim a decisive fifth set 15—7. The team honored Domestic Violence Awareness on court and prepares to host Indiana today at the Breslin Center. The State News
- ➤ Michigan State’s offense struggled—turnovers and missed opportunities led to a 38-13 loss to UCLA as the team fell behind early and never recovered. The Spartans, who had played inconsistently in recent games, will work to improve before facing Indiana next week at 3:30 p.m. The State News
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Talib Kweli Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Grewal Hall — Tickets available — Experience the thought-provoking hip hop of Talib Kweli live in Lansing.
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Friday Karaoke
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry — Enjoy a night of singing, socializing, and delicious ramen at a beloved local venue.
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Apple Butter Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Fenner Nature Center — Fundraiser for Fenner Conservancy — Celebrate fall with apple butter, local food, music, and hands-on activities.
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Fourth Saturday Game Day
2-11 p.m. — Evolution Games — Free gaming — Connect with fellow gamers and enjoy free gaming at the local family game store.
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