(Lansing, MI) A Lansing man is fighting for his life after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night. Police say the 34-year-old was hit around 8 p.m. near South Washington and Malcolm X Street. The victim remains in critical condition. Investigators report the crash does not appear intentional, the driver is cooperating with authorities, and no charges are expected. The incident remains under investigation.

Meanwhile, Lansing’s ongoing homeless crisis took center stage at last night’s city council meeting. Resident Ivan Droste urged Mayor Andy Schor to withdraw the city’s lawsuit against property owners hosting an encampment near Dietrich Park. The city has also purchased dozens of modular housing units, known as “mod pods,” expected to be ready by next spring. Some residents expressed frustration at the timeline, warning that any delays past March would be disastrous.

At Michigan State University, students, faculty, and staff will notice a full-scale emergency alert system test today at 10 a.m. The test will include text and email notifications, computer alerts, the SafeMSU app, green light phones, and outdoor sirens.

On the state and national front, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Michigan on Monday, stopping at a Detroit charter school, Renaissance High School, Hillsdale College, and a Midland County GOP event. She pledged a hands-off approach during education roundtables.

Michigan’s unemployment insurance agency is also seeking the return of more than $2.5 billion in overpaid benefits dating back to March 2020. Officials say a recent court ruling has lifted an injunction that previously blocked repayment efforts. The collection pause is expected to be lifted later this week.

Finally, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s trade mission abroad is moving from Japan and Singapore to Germany, where she is attending the IAA Mobility Conference, organized by global auto industry leaders. It remains unclear how long the governor will remain overseas.