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Big Ten analyst power ranks Michigan State basketball
One of the most fun things to do during the offseason is give your best shot at power ranking the Big Ten basketball teams. It’s nearly impossible to do this far in advance of the regular season, but it’s exciting to see just how close (or far off) you are once the season begins and ends.
University of Michigan can file its own complaints against alleged civil rights violators
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan can now make its own complaints to take action against alleged civil rights violators, according to a policy updated Thursday. The university’s Board of Regents unanimously approved the policy during its Thursday, July 18 meeting. If you purchase a product or...
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tips to improve your grainy photos
Join the Michigan State University Extension field crops team on August 8 for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series session on how to improve your photo communications with MSU Extension personnel, diagnosticians, crop scouts, agronomists and more. A picture can be worth 1,000 words, but only if it is a good picture.
Mid-Michigan Matters: Conservation efforts: Endangered species
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Taking steps to protect and preserve endangered species at the Potter Park Zoo through conservation efforts. The zoo will upgrade the historic Feline/Primate Building with $10 million in state funding. Rachel Marlatt with Potter Park Zoo, ties in International Tiger Day on July 29 (celebrating at the zoo on July 27) with the building upgrade and how it will improve the space for big cats. Marlatt also relates the improvements to the zoo’s conservation efforts to protect and preserve endangered species. The zoo welcomed in two new animals this year, the lynx and okapi. New baby animals include the red panda, lemur, and otters. Construction for the new animal clinic begins this fall, with an estimated completion date of Winter 2025.
Michigan’s Capital City Appears Set to Vanish Its Remaining Brick-Lined Streets
There's a romantic old-timeyness to brick-lined streets. Many Michigan cities use them on select blocks of a showcased section of their downtowns - think Saginaw Street in downtown Flint - or in toney residential neighborhoods for both the aesthetic value and as a traffic calming device. In Lansing there are...
How Moneyball Pro-Am came to be, plus the Olympics are almost here
As a Major League baseball fan (Go, Cubs!) and overall sports fan, I hate the All-Star Break (July 15-18). Four days of no baseball in the heart of summer? It seems wrong, especially when there are limited options for other sports to consume. Except in Greater Lansing, where basketball fans can catch the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It’s a chance to see Michigan State players up close and in a relaxed environment, in addition to...
MSU basketball freshmen learning quickly: 'You have to go hard no matter what'
HOLT – Kur Teng was all over the court in Thursday's first Moneyball Pro-Am game. The Michigan State basketball incoming freshman was driving the lane, forcing turnovers and knocking down 3-pointers in his Team Goodfellas win over Team Fayg at Holt High School. Team Faygo, which sports high-flying MSU...
Ann Arbor police looking to ID young men in 'alarming' incident who held up photo of monkey on doorbell camera at Black family's home
Ann Arbor police are asking for help identifying two young men connected to what they describe as “an alarming incident” at a home in the Foxfire subdivision on the city’s north side.
Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the cycling community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a yearlong pilot program that would open 3,000 miles of...
Boston College Men’s Hockey Announces 2024-2025 Schedule
The Boston College men’s hockey team has released their schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The Eagles are coming off a season that ended with a loss to Denver in the national championship game and they will again be among the pre-season favorites when October comes around. BC will start their season with two games at Michigan State after they hosted the Spartans twice last year. This will be a big test early on for the Eagles, as Michigan State finished with a 25-10-3 record last year and made a run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The...
Schor ‘optimistic’ City Council will approve the sale of City Hall on Monday
FRIDAY, July 19 — Mayor Andy Schor believes a majority of the City Council plans to support an agreement selling City Hall to Chicago developer J. Paul Beitler when it goes to a vote Monday night. “He's talked to six Council members so far. None of them have raised...
Michigan State and Nike strike deal to extend contract
About a decade ago, Michigan State and Nike reached an agreement on a $34 million deal that extended through 2025. With the deal about to expire next year, the two sides have reached another agreement. According to Stephen Brooks of 247Sports, Michigan State and Nike have reached an extension agreement...
Lansing man accused of holding woman, child hostage for hours said he had 'anger issues'
LANSING — A man charged with holding his girlfriend and infant child hostage for hours before surrendering to police last week had "turned on all the stove burners" and had a "flare" or piece of fireworks in his hand when the incident started, court records said. That information was...
Manchester District Library at risk of closure if millage does not pass
MANCHESTER, MI – A long-standing library is at potential risk of closure if Manchester voters do not pass a proposal on Aug. 6. The Manchester District Library is asking for a tax reduction, in order to contribute to reducing property taxes in the Manchester area. The 0.9999-mill tax for ten years, beginning in 2025, is on the primary election ballot. This tax proposal is a decrease from the previous millage of 1.045 mills.
Spartan Media Network announces new addition to hoops broadcast staff
Michigan State basketball fans will hear a new voice when they tune in for games this upcoming season. Spartan Media Network announced on Friday that Zach Surdenik will be joining the basketball crew this upcoming season. According to a post on X, Surdenik will serve as the new host for Michigan State Men’s Basketball. Surdenik’s X profile states he currently is a broadcast assistant for the Detroit Tigers. He has experience with Michigan State as well, previously working for Big Ten Plus and Michigan State’s student radio station Impact 89FM. 🚨🚨ATTENTION!🚨🚨 Please help us welcome @ZachSurdenik to the Spartan Media Network as the new Host for @MSU_Basketball!📻 We are thrilled to have Zach be a part of the crew, go give him a follow! pic.twitter.com/ASSITXkW96 — Spartan Media Network (@Spartan_Radio) July 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5.
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