Recruiting Reset: Michigan Basketball going after elite talent in 2026

After putting the final touches on a strong 2025 recruiting class with a recent commitment from German center Malick Kordel, the Michigan Wolverines turn their attention to the 2026 class. Just within the last several weeks, Michigan has offered a series …

Trump-aligned legal group sues Michigan Law Review over ‘Illegal DEI’ bias

A conservative legal group backed by top allies of President Donald Trump is suing the University of Michigan and its flagship law journal, alleging its editor and article selection process illegally discriminates against white, male, heterosexual, and …

Federal Lawsuit Slams Michigan Law Review Over “Illegal” DEI Policies

A new lawsuit has been filed against the Michigan Law Review Association and the University of Michigan, along with several of its officials, alleging that the prestigious journal engages in illegal race and sex discrimination in its selection of members, …

'Spectrum Sailing' returns to Lake Michigan

Avon runner Kaitlyn Reese commits to Michigan State

Ever since Kaitlyn Reese’s freshman year at Avon, it was clear big things were in her future. Fast forward a few years later, the future has arrived and Reese’s hard work has culminated in a Division I scholarship. The star runner committed to Michigan …

Mid-Michigan to see sweltering temperatures and extreme humidity in the coming days

A dangerous wave of heat and humidity is moving into mid-Michigan just as the region gears up for a busy weekend of events. Forecasters say the heat index could make it feel close to 100 degrees both Saturday and Sunday, and event organizers are urging …

Mid-Michigan commemorates Juneteenth with events scheduled through Sunday

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States, and many in the Greater Lansing area plan to commemorate the holiday this weekend. Michigan State University professor LeConté Dill is a panelist at an event Thursday kicking off the fifth annual …

Michigan’s Worst Gas Price in History Happened in 2022

In July of 1992, I received my driver's license. I hopped in my 1986 GMC Jimmy, with the ink barely dry on my temporary Michigan license, and immediately drove to the gas station, where I paid $1.22 a gallon. Twenty-nine years and eleven months later, …

Can a ‘No Soliciting’ Sign Actually Stop Religious Door‑Knockers in Michigan?

I am a Lansing, Michigan resident. So, I find it helpful to be a part of local Facebook groups. That way, I can keep up on what's happening in my neighborhood. As such, I saw something recently that got me thinking. Local Lansing Facebook Groups …

Michigan native starts Pawnix, noise-canceling headphones to help dogs cope with fireworks, storms

After loud fireworks spooked her pup, Kirsten Brand invented Pawnix. The company sells noise-canceling headphones for dogs. Brand, a Grosse Pointe, Michigan, native, helps pets and their humans find calm during fireworks, thunderstorms or nearby …