Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of November.
Good morning, Lansing.
🚧 Accidents
Lansing fire department battled a significant house fire on W.
Barnes Ave, with the house believed to be abandoned.
🚨 Crime
The state Court of Appeals upheld the convictions and sentencing of Michael McKerchie, who escaped from jail claiming to avoid COVID-19, rejecting his request for a new trial.
🎭 Culture
The Greater Lansing area offers a diverse array of live holiday entertainment, including concerts, theater, and dance performances throughout December.
📰 Economy
Small Business Saturday, established by American Express in 2010 and happening the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encourages shopping at local small businesses, with 2023 seeing US consumers spend $17 billion, benefiting local economies including Michigan's, where small businesses are 98% of all businesses.
🌲 Environment
The Geminid meteor shower, peaking on Dec.
13-14, offers a celestial spectacle despite the bright waxing gibbous moon challenging visibility.
🏛️ Government
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel initiates a holiday consumer protection program to educate residents on avoiding scams.
🏥 Health
The former Physicians Health Plan, affecting 16% of Lansing area residents, will terminate in 2025 due to financial issues, causing concern among U-M Health Sparrow's unionized workers amid contract negotiations.
🏈 Sports
Michigan State will host Rutgers for their regular season finale on Senior Day at Spartan Stadium, with a scheduled start time of 3:35 p.m. ET on Nov.
30, 2024.
🎉 Lansing Events
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
Experience a time of worship in-person or via livestream at University Reformed Church on Sunday mornings.
Ana Gasteyer Performance
Experience an entertaining evening with renowned comedian and actress Ana Gasteyer at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Michelle Held and Jen Sygit at The Good Neighbor Concert Series
Experience an evening of live music featuring Jen Sygit and Michelle Held, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting local needs.
Heartsick Concert at Grewal Hall
Heartsick is a music event featuring rock performances scheduled to take place at Grewal Hall in Lansing.
Winter Fest Celebration
Experience the joy of winter at this free event featuring indoor and outdoor activities, a farmers and craft market, live entertainment, ice carving, and more.
John Clayton Concert in East Lansing
Experience the musical prowess of Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and arranger John Clayton at the Fairchild Theatre, supported by the MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence program.
Christmas Celebration with Ana Gasteyer
Ana Gasteyer brings her celebrated talents to the Wharton Center for a holiday-themed performance showcasing her unique blend of music and humor.
Lansing Holiday Light Show at Cottonwood Campground
The Lansing Holiday Light Show™ features a drive-through experience with holiday-themed displays, making it a delightful family outing.
Lansing Holiday Light Show at Cottonwood Campground
The Lansing Holiday Light Show™ is a family-friendly drive-through event featuring larger-than-life holiday displays along a 1/2 mile route.
Family Connection: Card Making Event
A family-friendly card making event at New Hope Church, designed to accommodate children with sensory needs.
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