LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) and the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention (IFIP) have launched an online resource designed for community members, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to identify available programs across the state. The dashboard, funded through the federal Byrne […]
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The FINAL word: NCAA says it can’t overturn Michigan’s win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. The NCAA said the call stands. Citing what it believes to be an “extraordinary” circumstance in appealing the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game, the MAC asked NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators […]
Lawsuit claims sexualized ‘torture’ of hockey players at U-M
Sexualized abuse akin to “torture” became the norm in ritualistic hazing among members of the Michigan men’s hockey team from 1984-2001, according to a new federal lawsuit filed by 16 former team members. None of the 16 plaintiffs is identified in the suit. The allegations are graphic and shocking: Many allege they […]
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Patriot Day
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026 to honor and remember the heroes who lost their lives and those who sacrificed their lives for others, including first responders who showed bravery in responding to the attacks and […]
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would most likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval, and would further exacerbate […]
Hunter appreciation events return
This fall, the Department of Natural Resources again wants to say “thank you” to Michigan hunters. The DNR is hosting hunter appreciation events across the state, and all hunters are invited to drop in and say hello. Harvested deer are welcome but certainly not required! These events offer the chance to bring […]
Snow’s Bar in Cedarville completely destroyed by fire
The relaxing peace of a late summer morning in the Les Cheneaux Islands area was shattered Wednesday morning, September 9, by the destruction of a local icon. A fire broke at Snow’s Bar and Grill in Cedarville, destroying much of the beloved establishment. Firefighters from multiple communities rushed in to […]
Grayling Man Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material
GRAYLING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Daniel Gene Ellison, 36 of Grayling, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. Ellison was arrested following an investigation […]
Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn’t acquit, juror says
A lone juror blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted, insisting he wouldn’t find her not guilty by reason of insanity despite saying during deliberations that he had reasonable doubt, the jury’s foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston’s NBC10 aired four days after a judge declared a mistrial when jurors […]
US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward open hostilities in a […]












