Good morning, Lansing.

A ticket bought in Arkansas won Wednesday, Dec.

24 the $1.817B Powerball jackpot from the Michigan Lottery + eight Match 5 tickets, including one sold in Michigan, won $1 million; ticket sales close at 9:45 p.m. with the next drawing set for Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10:59 p.m.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development launched the state-funded Last Food Mile Grant to award up to $100,000 per project for local farmers and food businesses to transport Michigan-grown food to schools, hospitals and markets.

Applications remain open through MiAgGrants.

Several Michigan restaurant chains had varied hours on Christmas Day with some, like IHOP+Red Lobster, open for dine-in, takeout and delivery while others including Bob Evans+Carrabbas remained closed; customers should check with their local restaurant for its exact hours.

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.

Threads and Bread Dinner

8 p.m. — 900 West Apartments and Townhomes — Free meal — Providing food and personal bags to support underprivileged community members.

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.

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.

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.

USC Trojans vs. Michigan State Spartans Women's Basketball

8-11 p.m. — Breslin Center — Tickets start at fair pricing — Catch a thrilling women's basketball matchup in East Lansing.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans Men's Hockey

6-9 p.m. — Munn Ice Arena — Tickets starting at $77 — Watch a thrilling college hockey matchup between two fierce rivals.