April 9th, 2026

HASLETT, Mich. - The Lansing Herald is proud to announce a sponsorship partnership with Capital Pro Wrestling . The men and women of Capital Pro Wrestling who have answered the call to be our 2026 softball sponsors. Sponsored sports receive priority coverage and with this we are able to highlight the softball players across Mid-Michigan. In return the Lansing Herald will feature Capital Pro Wrestling in their coverage cycles. 

“We here at Capital Pro Wrestling don't just love and support wrestling, we love and support any athletic endeavor that also promotes health and fitness, especially in the Greater-Lansing Area.” William Bryce, regent of Capital Pro Wrestling explained.  “Additionally, we also know that often times a significant barrier between local sport/performances and the greater public is simply the knowledge that it exists! Thus, by supporting each other we reach greater audiences together than we could have hoped to achieve alone!”

The Lansing Herald is proud to support local groups and events and we feel that pro Lansing has long been woefully underserved. Offering a great opportunity for longtime pro wrestling fans and those curious an affordable opportunity to be a part of the fun both live and online.  

“Most Professional wrestling fans aren't aware that there is often local professional wrestling entertainment available that provide a more budget-friendly and personal experience than what if available via more national companies.” Bryce explained. “At an indie wrestling show, you get more personal experience and memories with the competitors and performers!”

Capital Pro Wrestling has an upcoming event this Sunday at the Fledge in Lansing at 2:30pm. Tickets are available in advance here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/capital-pro-wrestling-tickets-264751

 FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Second baseman Casey Yamauchi shattered the air with a pair of home runs, drove in six, and the Lansing Lugnuts (3-1) overwhelmed the Fort Wayne TinCaps (1-4), 15-1, on Wednesday night at Parkview Field.

It was the Nuts’ third straight win and the third straight game in which Lansing pitching held the opposition to exactly one run, led by a combined two-hit effort from Steven Echavarria and four relievers.

The outlook was made all the more brilliant by the mightiness of Yamauchi. Entering the night with two career home runs in 229 MiLB games, the Hawaiian had the game of his life. He let drive a first-inning solo shot off Isaiah Lowe to the wonderment of all, tore the cover off the ball with an RBI double off Lowe in the third, and capped an eight-run eighth with a three-run clout to the lawn in left, causing a pall-like silence to fall upon the patrons of the game.

The eight-run rally climaxed a consistent Lansing attack, which tallied one run in the first, third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings, and two runs in the ninth. Yamauchi fittingly drove in the final run, reaching first on a throwing error by shortstop Dylan Grego as Bobby Boser scored from third.

Leadoff-hitting Boser was one of the chief beneficiaries of Yamauchi’s night, scoring four runs while providing an RBI double and a pair of walks. Carlos Franco added an RBI double and a two-run single, while Justin Riemer supplied a two-run single and two walks of his own.

The pitching corps kept the game one-sided, with the tone set by Echavarria’s five one-hit scoreless innings, striking out six. Gerlin Rosario allowed a run in the sixth on a Jack Costello RBI single, but that was all for the hosts. Jake Garland (hitless seventh), Jack Mahoney (perfect eighth) and Darlin Pinales (perfect ninth) cruised the rest of the way.

Looking for a fourth straight win, Lansing starts Samuel Dutton against Fort Wayne in the third game of the six-game series, set for 7:05 p.m. Thursday night.

The Nuts next return home from April 14-19 against the West Michigan Whitecaps. For tickets and more information, call (517) 485-4500 or visit www.milb.com/lansing. 

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Michiganders can still explore wild wetland habitats with two birding tours at Nayanquing Point and Portage Marsh state wildlife areas

LANSING, Mich. - A birding tour planned for Saturday, April 11, has been canceled due to floodwater making the Shiawassee River State Game Area in St. Charles inaccessible, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports.

Flooding began last weekend, coinciding with the regional flood event. However, water has continued to rise at the Shiawassee River State Game Area, where the managed wetlands are designed to hold water in a massive floodplain at the confluence of five rivers flowing to the Saginaw Bay: the Bad, Cass, Flint, Shiawassee and Tittabawassee rivers.

Although surrounding communities still experience flooding, much of Saginaw County would be underwater without the vast wetland complex made up of the Shiawassee River State Game Area and the adjacent Shiawassee River National Wildlife Refuge, said DNR wildlife biologist Cameron Dole. One acre of wetland can store 1.5 million gallons of water, and the Shiawassee SGA alone provides 10,000 acres of wetlands.

With additional rain expected late this week, roads around the area are likely to remain impassable due to flooding. In addition, the floodwater has covered the wetland dikes that usually provide paths for walking, making the birding route impassable. Until the floodwaters recede, officials won’t be able to determine if dikes have been damaged — another safety concern for visitors.

Michiganders can still explore wild wetland habitats during spring migration with two birding tours scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.-noon at Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area in Pinconning and Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-noon at Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area in Escanaba. Like the Shiawassee River State Game Area, these managed areas are part of Michigan’s Wetland Wonders.

Led by DNR Wildlife Division staff, these tours offer a unique opportunity to see a variety of bird species, including diving and dabbling ducks in full breeding plumage, as well as trumpeter and tundra swans, osprey, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, songbirds and more.

All spring birding tours are FREE, and entry to state wildlife areas is also free. These areas are funded by hunting licenses and cared for to preserve wildlife habitat.

While the Wetland Wonders are free and open for anyone to visit and enjoy most of the year, they do not have groomed trails or other improvements found in parks. Instead, these areas often have dikes and water control structures that allow DNR staff to manage water flow, both for wildlife benefits and to hold floodwaters.

The dikes are usually topped with gravel, providing pathways for walking. In general, visitors should be prepared for a slightly wilder experience than they’re used to — with the reward of seeing more birds and wildlife than on the average park excursion.

Michigan’s wetlands are essential for migratory waterfowl, providing critical food, shelter and breeding habitat. Wetlands also support biodiversity, hosting a greater variety of species than many other habitats, so visitors might see beavers, muskrats, deer, amphibians or reptiles on these tours.

• Dress for the weather — rain or shine — and wear boots or sturdy shoes.
• Participants should be prepared to navigate muddy, uneven ground and gravel-covered dikes. Please be aware that the trails are not considered accessible under Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
• Restrooms and trash receptables are available on-site.
• Bring binoculars or spotting scopes if you have them.
• For help identifying birds, download one or more free smartphone apps: Merlin Bird ID, eBird, iNaturalist or Audubon Bird Guide.

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