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Michigan State at Indiana kickoff time, broadcast information announced
Michigan State’s run of afternoon kickoffs will continue in Big Ten play. The Spartans (3-2, 0-2) play at No. 7 Indiana (5-0, 2-0) on Oct. 18 and that game will start at 3:30 p.m. and be broadcast by Peacock, the conference announced on Monday....

Michigan’s pothole predicament: waging war against the weather
By Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service LANSING — Michigan is anecdotally famous, or some might say infamous, for the poor quality of its roads. Famous enough to warrant Michigan Pot Hole ice cream from a Ludington company. And serious enough to...

Michigan senator calls for reforms after audit finds delays in psychiatric patient protections
Michael Webber, Michigan State Senator from the 9th District | Michigan House RepublicansMichael Webber, Michigan State Senator from the 9th District | Michigan House Republicans Michigan State Senator Michael Webber has raised concerns about the...

Michigan legislature finalizes budget with implications for small business programs
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official websiteBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website The Michigan Legislature...

Michigan Farm Bureau: final state budget preserves key ag programs, avoids deep cuts
News Michigan Farm Bureau: final state budget preserves key ag programs, avoids deep cuts October 6, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News A Michigan Farm Bureau lobbyist says the new state budget maintains support for the state’s...

Michigan’s hospital executives are earning more as health systems consolidate
As Michigan’s hospital systems have rapidly grown into some of the state’s largest employers through consolidation, so too has the compensation of their executives. Corewell Health — which was formed in February 2022 through the merger of Spectrum...

Michigan Basketball adding a new wrinkle to Dusty May’s offense in 2025
A big part of Michigan Basketball’s success last season was due to Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf in the pick-and-roll, with Goldin thriving down-low and Wolf creating shots better than most big men in the sport. That duo was the catalyst of...

Michigan DNR fighting 95-acre wildfire near Houghton Lake
A wildfire in a state forest broke out near Houghton Lake on Sunday morning, with firefighters still working to contain the flames as of Monday afternoon. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the fire is around 95 acres and...
Michigan has two o-linemen returning from injury, and a decision to make
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan expects to have two returning offensive linemen back and ready to go this weekend. But will both players return to the starting lineup? Guards Giovanni El-Hadi and Brady Norton, injured in the Wolverines’ Week 2 loss at...
Michigan coach makes Heisman case for RB Justice Haynes
ANN ARBOR – A reporter didn’t even complete his question about Michigan running back Justice Haynes before head coach Sherrone Moore interjected. “Animal,” Moore said during his weekly Monday news conference. “He should be up for the Heisman....

Michigan court dismisses pro-life case challenging pro-abortion constitutional amendment
A Michigan federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit that several pro-life groups and three Republican lawmakers had filed in hopes of overturning a 2022 amendment that added a right to abortion to the state constitution. The Detroit Free Press...
Michigan four-star quarterback commit suffers season-ending injury
Brady Smigiel’s senior season at Newbury Park High in California has been cut short. The four-star Michigan quarterback commit in the 2026 class suffered a torn ACL in his team’s 31-21 win over Santa Barbara (Calif.) on Friday, his father and head...
Michigan lawmakers cut funding for autism program amid push for road projects
Lansing — The budget that Michigan lawmakers approved last week eliminated a $2 million program that's been helping families and adults dealing with autism in the state for a decade. Members of the Legislature argued the move was part of a larger...

Michigan High School Football Players Come Together For Powerful Moment After Broken Spine
Melrose Hensley / Facebook Audio By Carbonatix Two high school football players broke bread at a local Panera in Michigan over the weekend, literally. They came together for a powerful moment of reconciliation after two weeks of headlines...

Michigan State failing to help Aidan Chiles and it's blatant
EAST LANSING – First and foremost, there is no quarterback controversy with Michigan State football. Regardless of the struggles starter Aidan Chiles experienced during the Spartans’ 38-27 loss at Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 4. Regardless of the...

Michigan cash aid program for moms and babies gets ‘massive investment’ in state budget
Rx Kids, a cash aid program for moms and babies, received a $270 million allocation in the recently passed state budget, said Rx Kids director Dr. Mona Hanna. The additional funding will allow Rx Kids to expand to more low-income communities and...

Michigan Woman Wins $1M on First Powerball Ticket
A casual conversation with another customer led a Detroit woman to buy her very first Powerball ticket — which turned out to be a $1 million winner. Chat in a CVS Line Changes Everything Sharonda Blunt was in line at the CVS Pharmacy on Warren...

Michigan woman pleads no contest to fraud charges in Martin County
IT IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 6TH. I’M NATHALIE POZO WITH YOUR NEWS TO GO. HAPPENING TODAY A COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING IS PLANNED AS BOCA RATON CONSIDERS ITS GOVERNMENT CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. IT’S BECOME THE SUBJECT OF DEBATE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. IT...

Michigan High School Cross Country Rankings for Week 5
PORTAGE - The MichiganCrossCountry.com High School Rankings have been released for Week 5. The rankings are released weekly during the high school season. The criteria utilized for ranking by the panel is projected finish at the MHSAA Finals....

Michigan appeals court voids counsel’s job contract, rejects WPA claim
Story highlights Township counsel/HR director’s employment agreement found void Court said contract infringed on board’s statutory appointment powers WPA claim failed due to lack of causation between whistleblowing and termination The former...