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What's up Lansing! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lansing police probe linked deaths of unhoused men along River Trail
  • See how a Lansing 5K boosted youth mentoring this weekend
  • How a local festival is building peace across greater Lansing

Also on today's calendar: Absolute Music: Berofsky Quartet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Is There A Serial Killer Loose In Lansing? Chief Addresses Community Concerns (patch.com) — Lansing residents are on edge after five unhoused men were attacked and later died near the River Trail, prompting questions about a possible serial killer. Police Chief Robert Backus says all cases remain active, with investigators exploring potential links while increasing patrols, adding cameras, and working with social service groups to move vulnerable people off the trail.
   

2. Runners don costumes for Miles for Mentorship 5K at Hawk Island Park (wilx.com) — Hundreds of runners in Lansing packed Hawk Island Park in costumes for Big Brothers Big Sisters' Miles for Mentorship 5K and kids' Spooky Sprint, raising money for one-to-one youth mentoring. Organizers say the annual event strengthens community ties while supporting local nonprofits that serve young people across the Capital Region.
   

3. Community gathers for Salaam Peace Festival in East Lansing (wlns.com) — Residents from East Lansing and the greater Lansing area came together at the Islamic Center of East Lansing's Salaam Peace Festival to share food, games, and conversations about Islam. Organizers emphasized breaking down fear and misconceptions through exhibits, an "Islam 101" session, and interfaith clergy statements calling for peace and democracy.
   

4. Meridian Township fire officials share safety tips for Fire Prevention Week (wilx.com) — Families from the Lansing area got hands-on fire safety lessons at Meridian Township's Fire Prevention Week open house, where officials stressed checking smoke alarms, planning escape routes, and using heaters and lithium‑ion batteries safely. Fire leaders highlighted that most house fires start in the kitchen and warned about risks from space heaters, leaf burning, and charging e‑bikes or scooters indoors as colder weather arrives.
   

5. Errant round from target shooting critically injures hunter in Clinton County (cbsnews.com) — A hunter was critically injured in Essex Township when a stray bullet from nearby target shooting pierced his ground blind, about 30 miles north of Lansing. Clinton County deputies and state conservation officers are investigating the isolated incident, which underscores firearm safety concerns for anyone hunting or recreating in rural areas near Lansing.
   

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Ok Lansing! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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