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Lansing
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are gathering today for the No Senior Without Christmas event to pack 400 boxes with essential household items + holiday cheer for home-bound, low-income seniors in Lansing. The annual event, started in 2000, supports seniors during the festive season. Stacks 92.1
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU held its first holiday lighting ceremony at Beaumont Tower Monday evening to mark the end of the fall semester and kick off the holiday season. Students, staff & scholarship recipients gathered outside in freezing weather to sip hot cocoa and celebrate this new campus tradition. The State News
- ➤ A nearly $117,000 grant will update equipment in Eaton RESA’s Fabrication and Garage Labs so elementary students can explore manufacturing, welding and automotive trades; the labs will feature augmented reality welding systems + 3D printers for hands-on learning. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Holt Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hornak announced at Monday's Board of Education meeting that he will retire at the end of 2026 (after more than 30 years of service), allowing time for a thoughtful succession plan. FOX 47
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The winter solstice will begin at 10:03 a.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 21, marking the shortest day of winter with about 9 hours of sunlight in Michigan + Lansing sunrise is at 8:05 a.m. and sunset at 5:07 p.m., signaling winter’s start and a gradual return of light. Lansing State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials reported that cases of norovirus—a fast-moving stomach virus—have doubled in labs statewide, causing symptoms like nausea & diarrhea. They recommend washing hands & disinfecting common surfaces to slow the spread. WJIM AM
- ➤ UM Health-Sparrow was ranked among the nation's best for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report, and the hospital sees about 3,500 births each year. It is one of 11 Michigan hospitals to earn the high performing title. Lansing State Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Desmond Ferguson, founder of Moneyball Sportswear, is launching a new adult men's basketball league that will run weekends from Jan. 31 through Feb. 28 in Lansing, Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Teams will play at local high schools, with the championship at Lansing Eastern High School. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Michigan State's Karolina Staniszewska earned her first All-Big Ten honor after a record-breaking junior season. She led MSU in kills and played 112 of 113 sets for a team with its best season since 2017; the honor was announced Tuesday. The State News
- ➤ Junior guard Kingston Thomas scored a season-high 23 points as East Lansing edged Sexton 73-58 on Tuesday at Don Johnson Fieldhouse + his strong performance sets the stage for a bigger role this winter with an MSU offer adding extra drive. Lansing State Journal
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The Wiz Musical Revival
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the Tony Award-winning musical with a fresh twist on a classic tale.
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World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
7-9 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical ballet adaptation of The Nutcracker with enchanting performances and a classic holiday tale.
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Friday Karaoke Night
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of karaoke with friends and great food from Ruckus Ramen.
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Board Game Social at Summit Comics & Games
2-9 p.m. — Summit Comics & Games — Free entry — Enjoy casual gaming sessions and meet fellow gamers in a friendly environment.
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Board Game Day at Evolution Games
2-11 p.m. — Evolution Games — Free gaming — Enjoy a day of board gaming and connect with fellow gamers in a welcoming environment.
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Threads and Bread Dinner
8 p.m. — 900 West Apartments and Townhomes — Free meal — Providing food and personal bags to support underprivileged community members.
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November BOTM: One Dark Window
7-9 p.m. — Foster Community Center — Light snacks and beverages provided — Engage in a mystical discussion about Elspeth's journey in the eerie kingdom of Blunder.
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Verdi, Miller, and Brahms Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic compositions by Verdi and Brahms alongside contemporary work by Miller.
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