Good Day
Lansing
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chapelure, a popular coffee shop and bakery in East Lansing, will close permanently on Saturday, Dec. 20 after nearly 18 years of service (since 2008), giving locals one last chance to enjoy its coffee and pastries. WJIM AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alma native Pete Johnston (41), an MSU faculty member, is set to return to Jeopardy! tomorrow in the 2025 Second Chance Tournament after finishing close to champion Scott Ricciardi in July. He will compete with eight other returning players for a slot in the Tournament of Champions. Lansing State Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA projects a record 3.9 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1, with about 3.5 million driving while nearly 219,200 fly. In Lansing, drivers pay around $2.86 per gallon and are advised to fill up and plan ahead. Bridge Michigan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer declared (making student literacy her final-year focus) the top priority for her final term during the Michigan Literacy Summit in Detroit yesterday; she said every child reads and will narrow district strategies to focus on phonics ahead of her final State of the State address. WKAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council will vote early next year on Deep Green's conditional rezoning request for a $120 million data center planned on Kalamazoo Street in downtown Lansing, with the project promising carbon-neutral heat and over $1 million in annual benefits for the city & facing mixed reviews from local residents. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ MDOT says the ramp from westbound I-96 to northbound U.S. 127 is closed from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 for striping and traffic control removal, and intermittent closures will affect the ramp from southbound U.S. 127 to Dunckel Road. Lansing State Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ReBoost 20 mL nasal spray has been recalled in Michigan after tests detected yeast, mold and bacteria (lot 224268) that may lead to infections for immunocompromised users. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund. WJIM AM
- ➤ Local experts say the holiday season can boost feelings of grief and loneliness in Lansing. The Live Well center and a UM Health Sparrow psychiatrist advise residents to talk openly with loved ones and seek support to ease seasonal depression. FOX 47
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is using opioid settlement funds to invest $37.5 million in recovery housing for people with substance use disorder. The department plans to add 3,647 new beds in underserved communities by 2028 (aiming to reduce housing barriers). Michigan Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles announced on Monday his plan to enter the transfer portal after being benched last week; he joins 11 other Spartans + including Makhi Frazier and Nick Marsh as coach Pat Fitzgerald ushers in changes. The State News
- ➤ Former MSU All-American Max Bullough is set to return to East Lansing as the new linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator for MSU — he brings coaching experience from Cincinnati, Alabama and Notre Dame along with a deep Spartan legacy. The State News
- ➤ Voting is open until 5 p.m. Dec. 17 for local fans to help choose the top high school boys basketball player based on early season achievements (refresh your browser if the poll does not load). Lansing State Journal
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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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Comedy and Music Night with Johnny Hamcheck
7-8:30 p.m. — Macs Bar — $10 — Experience a unique blend of stand-up comedy and music from the quirky social media sensation Johnny Hamcheck.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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