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"The sooner we can pair a mentor with a child, the more successful that child will be." Dan Manley Executive Director Big Brother Big Sisters Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Michigan is scrambling to…

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — They've been a big part of keeping restaurants alive during the pandemic. Now, it looks like social neighborhoods are here to stay.Background: City of Lansing considering resolution to keep social neighborhoods…

By John Flesher, Bernard Condon and Ed White | Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan police officer who shot Patrick Lyoya in the head has been with the Grand Rapids Department for seven years, after serving as a pole vaulter…

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DETROIT – Michigan Wolverines defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is one week away from achieving his childhood dream of becoming an NFL player during the draft, but he'll take the mound first.Before the NFL Draft festivities, Hutchinson marched…

Michigan hasn't had the hottest start to the 2023 class, but it does have two running backs engaged right now. Dexter (Mich.) Top running back Cole Cabin committed to the Wolverines in early February, and Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb running!-->…

from michigan Jared Daigle announced via Instagram that he would be staying in Michigan to use up his 5th year of eligibility. Daigle plans to earn his Masters of Management (MM) at the Ross School of Business. "ONE MORE YEAR. I am…

There's a good weather visual on why the eastern half of the US has been so stormy for the past few weeks. This visual also shows that the storm could end in about two weeks.We meteorologists show you low pressure systems on the surface.…

If we could give Michigan basketball its ideal starting roster, an equally realistic roster, here's what it would look like for the 2022-23 season.This offseason so far has been just a wait and see for Michigan basketball fans. There have…

MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana (CBS) - An arrest in Michigan City, Indiana this week ended in a man being hospitalized - and his family is questioning the officer's actions. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reported Wednesday night, the family has…

Michigan didn't top the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, but the Wolverines were featured prominently in the event's annual montage, "One Shining Moment."After Kansas beat North Carolina late Monday night to win the 2022 Men's National…

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Michigan State has been coy this spring to express high expectations for the 2022 season. Head coach Mel Tucker called the 11-2 campaign in 2021 "not good enough" and openly talked about competing for the Championships at East Lansing.To!-->…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A big event is brewing in Grand Rapids this summer. For the first time, West Michigan is hosting the Firefighter Challenge.It's more than firefighters competing to show who can win. New this year, the organizers…

The injuries from a tough NCAA Tournament loss are still fresh and Michigan won't play another game for more than seven months, but the gears for next season are already in motion.The Michigan men's basketball team ended the 2021-22 season…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A West Palm Beach man is facing multiple charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Michigan.Sheriff Christopher Swanson, a county sheriff near Flint, Michigan, said 22-year-old Peter…

Spartans Wire revisits the story. Which Michigan State special event took place on March 24? It was a glorious day for the Spartans on this day in 1979. The Michigan State men's basketball team had just come off an 80-68 victory over the…

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — Two brothers have been cleared of all charges related to a 1995 murder after a “nearly 25-year struggle” to prove their innocence behind bars, officials said.In 1997, George DeJesus and Melvin DeJesus were wrongfully…

The No. 7 seeded Michigan State Spartans (23-12) and the No. 2 seeded Duke Blue Devils (29-6) will face off in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament on Sunday…

LANSING, Michigan— State Senator Kim LaSata Thursday introduced legislation to address Michigan's lack of broadband investment and encourage collaboration between municipalities and broadband providers to expand access for Michigan…

Checks for $400 will be distributed to eligible Michigan residents.Here's how to see if you qualify for the extra money. Child tax credit: Family Security Act and possible monthly payments of $350When will I receive the money?Michigan…

Michigan secures comeback win at No. 5 Illinois with big move on parallel bars 03/13/2022 18:56:00 //Scott Kemps…

ALPENA, Mich. (AP) — More than 250 Thunder Bay junior high school students went on an adventure recently without leaving the classroom.Randy Baker, professionally trained biologist and naturalist and owner of Naturalist Endeavors, led an…

There are few recruits more important to the future of Michigan football than Dante Moore and CJ Carr and both have said good things about Denard Robinson's hiring. It's an open question whether or not Michigan football can land both Dante…

KALAMAZOO, MI — Michigan's largest deposit container recycler announced Tuesday that it is expanding operations to Iowa.Schupan and Sons, Inc., a Kalamazoo-based recycler, converter, distributor and global materials manufacturer, announced…

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Central Michigan Chippewas (7-21, 6-11 MAC) at Akron Zips (20-9, 13-6 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron takes on the Central Michigan Chippewas after Xavier Castaneda scored 22 points in Akron's 79-60 win…

Lansing - A bipartisan effort to change Michigan's term limits and require financial disclosure from lawmakers was launched on Tuesday with the backing of former House Speaker Jase Bolger, a Republican, and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a…

OTtawa County officials are making progress in bridging the digital divide and understand the cost of closing the gaps where high-speed internet access is not available. Merit Network Inc.an Ann Arbor-based consultant hired to help with…

SOUTH BEND — Going into Friday's competition between Michigan's No. 2 hockey team and Notre Dame, Michigan's No. 9 coach Mel Pearson described his concern about quickly reacclimating his four Olympians and reintegrating them in his…

HORTON — Carson Sanders hit a pull-up pull-up with 9.3 seconds left in overtime and Hanover-Horton beat Michigan Center 65-63 on Wednesday.The win puts the Comets half a game ahead of the Cardinals and in third place in the Cascades…

After slapping a Wisconsin men's basketball assistant coach on the head in the handshake line following his team's loss on Sunday, Michigan coach Juwan Howard was suspended for five games - the remainder of the regular season -- and fined…

Low-income households in Michigan may qualify for financial assistance to connect to high-speed Internet.Michigan's Public Service Commission said this week that a new $14.2 billion federal program for affordable connectivity can help…

Kuzma bought her mother and grandmother new homes in Michigan originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has expressed his love for his family many times before. This week, he revealed an…

Counterclockwise from left: Olivia Carter, Letitia Sim, Maggie MacNeil, Lindsay Flynn (Walt Middleton/Big Ten Conference) Michigan sits second in Big Ten championships after two podiums…

EAST LANSING — If there's been a theme in this inconsistent Michigan State Big Ten season, it's this:The rematches didn't really go well.Every time the Spartans have faced a conference opponent for the second time, their performance is…

(STACKER) - For many, with financial independence, becoming a homeowner is considered the quintessential American dream. Home ownership is one of the fundamental tools for creating wealth in the United States, but historically…

History links MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Michigan State Gymnastics put on another…

Officials from a Michigan school district where four students died in a mass shooting in November are denying any wrongdoing on the day of the incident in response to a lawsuit from the victims, reports the Detroit Free Press.Two months…

GREAT RAPIDS – The Midwest is often unfairly referred to as the “overflown” states by those who do not reside in the region, and even by some who call the region their home.Through his art, Jeff Wier puts this particular title to bed for…

Michigan State University's 22nd Annual Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series, "From Slavery to Freedom," begins Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. The lecture series aims to engage a diverse audience in a…

DETROIT – At 21, he was a member of the city council, a deacon in his church and a student.jewell jones then made history as the state's youngest lawmaker when he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2016.Now Jones faces…

Toledo Rockets (17-4, 9-1 MAC) at Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-11, 3-5 MAC) Ypsilanti, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toledo takes on the Eastern Michigan Eagles after Ryan Rollins scored 21 points in Toledo's 84-76 win…

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February is right around the corner, so if you need ideas for fun in Northern Michigan this month, we've got you covered. Courtney Scheffer of the West Michigan Tourist Association is here to tell us about it. Groundhog…

Northwestern Wildcats (9-8, 2-6 Big Ten) vs. Michigan Wolverines (9-7, 3-3 Big Ten)Ann Arbor, Michigan; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. ESTLINE: Michigan -8; plus/minus is 142.5BOTTOM LINE: Michigan hosts the Northwestern Wildcats after Hunter…

A Michigan woman checked her spam folder and found she had won a $3 million lottery prize."I saw an announcement on Facebook that the Mega Millions jackpot was getting pretty high, so I logged into my account and purchased a ticket," said…

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The Ford School of Public Policy held a virtual discussion Wednesday night about Michigan's citizen-led redistricting process and discussed how lessons from that process could be applied to the rest of the United States. This event…

It's not the same Michigan women's basketball team as two weeks ago. This Wolverine side – shooting a lackluster 29.3% from behind the arc – lacked confidence from a distance. In its last three games — wins over Rutgers, Penn…

The University of Michigan board of trustees fired its president on Saturday, citing an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with an employee and posting communications sent from his university email. The Board of Regents fired…

The University of Michigan board of trustees fired school president Mark Schlissel for cause following an investigation into his conduct, the board announced Saturday night.The decision was made behind closed doors on Saturday morning,…

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item Michigan Central Station January 11, 2022 DETROIT (FOX 2) - Teams had no choice but to clear Michigan Central Station when work began on a piece of Detroit history about three and a half years ago. “When we got there it was…

With much of the state's population, resources, and industry concentrated in the urban centers of the Lower Peninsula, the strengths and needs of rural communities - especially here…

Michigan cornerback Vincent Gray has announced he is declaring himself for the 2022 NFL Draft. “Thank you to the University of Michigan and the entire Michigan football program for the opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you to Coach…

Michigan's best defensive back is heading to the NFL.Daxton Hill, a security junior widely regarded for his range and ability to play, announced his intention to enter the draft on Thursday.In an Instagram post, Hill thanked Michigan, the…

LANSING - Thirteen state lawmakers - including the four House and Senate leaders from both sides - have signed confidentiality agreements with the Michigan Economic Development Corp., promising to remain silent on plans for four new plants…

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - The person widely regarded as Michigan's first openly gay man and one of its most prominent LGBTQ activists has passed away, several officials have said.Jim Toy, 91, died on New Years Day on Saturday, Washtenaw County…

MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - The start of 2022 will be characterized by active weather with a risk of light…

"The goal of creating partisan equity cannot negatively impact black communities to the point of wiping us out of space," said Adam Hollier, state senator for the Detroit area. "They think they're unboxing, because that's the story they…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The University of Michigan will resume in-person classes starting Jan. 5, with additional COVID safety precautions in place."We prioritize student learning, the educational needs of our academic programs, and rewarding…

The late Anglican Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu made an affectionate remark about Motor City decades ago when he said if he were to live outside South Africa , “Detroit would be very high on the list.The global icon,…

EAST LANSING, Michigan. - It has been two months since Brendan Santo is missing on the Michigan State University campus, and the information reward that leads to its discovery grows.The 18 year old Grand Valley State University A student…

LANSING - As the Michiganders prepare for the holiday season, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell and Attorney…

Increased seizure activity, allergic reactions, chest pain, flu-like symptoms, paranoia, a "chemical burning sensation" and at least two emergency room visits are some of the health concerns associated with an estimated marijuana recall at…

Michigan football isn't too active on the transfer portal, but the Wolverines are pushing hard for Victor Oluwatimi, an All-American center. The players want to play for Michigan football and head coach Jim Harbaugh right now and after the…

Washington - The United States Senate confirmed on Friday evening two Michigan judges appointed to the federal bench by President Joe Biden.Senators voted 44-22 to approve Oakland County Circuit Court Chief Justice Shalina D. Kumar just…

When you think of Michigan football, one of the first things that comes to your mind is the way the Wolverines play football. They traditionally want to play on their terms and dominate the opponent in the trenches with physical running…

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JACKSON, MI - Andrew Volk doesn't care how long it took for Ogma Brewing Co. to open.Volk owns the brewery with the Troy brothers and Kevin Craft. They opened their doors on Wednesday, November 24.“There are always obstacles. We've…

The first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was detected Thursday in a fully vaccinated Kent County resident more than a week after he was first reported in the United States on December 1. Western Michigan…

Michigan Tech rookie Isabella Lenz (23) defends against northern Michigan on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Houghton, Mich. (David Archambeau / For the Gazette)