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Here's a look at what's happening today
Mulliken Food Pantry Ice Cream Social
The Mulliken Area Food Pantry is trying to continue to help keep neighbors fed with an Ice Cream Social.
Rising utility costs have put an unexpected strain on the food pantry’s budget, and the Ice Cream Social aims to connect with supporters and drive donations.
It takes place tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. in the park behind the pantry.
First day of school
More of our neighbors are heading into the classroom for their first day of school today.
Lansing, Jackson and Mason students all begin their 2025-2026 school year this morning.
We are bringing continued back-to-school coverage throughout the day as the biggest chunk of our neighborhoods return to the classroom.
New Student Kick-off
College students are also returning to campus for the school year.
Lansing Community College is welcoming freshman students with a New Student Kick-off Event.
Students attending the event can get acquainted with the campus by meeting staff and finding their classrooms.
There will also be a scholarship drawing at the event... from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Downtown Campus Mall.
WATCH: What's happening today
WATCH: Today's weather forecast
Cloudy skies with some patchy fog this morning, giving way to sunshine in the afternoon.
Warm and less humid with highs in the upper 70s.
NNE winds at 6-12 mph.
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