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Staff Predictions: TheWolverine.com weighs in on expectations for first season under Sherrone Moore
The Michigan Wolverines are a few short days away from kicking off their 2024 campaign, which comes with no shortage of storylines and things to keep an eye on in the first season under head coach Sherrone Moore. When we put together the football preview magazine for this season, which you can still purchase here, […] The post Staff Predictions: TheWolverine.com weighs in on expectations for first season under Sherrone Moore appeared first on On3.
6 Ann Arbor schools will see major upgrades in the next two years
ANN ARBOR, MI – Sessions for families looking to stay in the loop on major building plans at six schools tied to Ann Arbor Public Schools’ 2019 bond are slated for September. The schedule is:. Dicken Elementary, 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2135 Runnymede Blvd. Lakewood Elementary, 5:30-7...
John Beilein on Michigan coach Dusty May: ‘I’m extremely optimistic … he’s got a presence about him that makes people excited’
Michigan athletics booster Matt Lester hosted head coach Dusty May and the Wolverines basketball staff for a retreat at his farm in Charlevoix, Mich. this month. The group was joined by a special guest, former Michigan head coach John Beilein, the winningest head coach in program history who owns a home in the nearby Petoskey […] The post John Beilein on Michigan coach Dusty May: ‘I’m extremely optimistic … he’s got a presence about him that makes people excited’ appeared first on On3.
Fan Pick’em: Vote for the winner of this key Ann Arbor-area Week 1 football matchup
ANN ARBOR – It’s time again for high school football in Michigan. As the time dwindles down to opening day, Ann Arbor area teams are undergoing their final preparations before kicking off the season Thursday and Friday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
With massive game on deck, Michigan football focusing on Fresno State
ANN ARBOR -- In two weeks, Texas visits Michigan for what figures to be a top-10 showdown with major playoff implications. Both teams made the playoff last season and will meet for just the second time in history. It’s a huge game. It is not, however, Michigan’s next game.
Ann Arbor Public Schools adjusting well to new school year amidst recent budget problems and layoffs
Despite some teachers moved around and other changes, the first day of the school year for the Ann Arbor School District went well on Monday. Ann Arbor Teachers Association President Fred Klein spent a good part of his Monday visiting various schools in the district to see how his union members were fairing. He says he’s happy to see that most of the teachers who were given pink slips are now back at work, including two more than late last week.
College Football Coach & Former Michigan Player Quits Job Following Disturbing Arrest For Human Trafficking
Former University of Michigan football player Patrick Kugler was arrested last week in Tennessee for allegedly searching online to find a minor he could have sex with. The 29-year-old was one of six men arrested by undercover agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, along with Homeland Security agents and Clarksville police officers.
“Racist” Judge Forces Cancer-Stricken Attorney to Drive 3 Hours Instead of Allowing Zoom Appearance (video)
A Detroit-based attorney, Lily Diallo, has publicly accused West Michigan Judge Karen Madema of racial discrimination after an incident involving her request to attend a court hearing virtually due to her ongoing cancer treatment. The situation has escalated, leading to potential legal action against the judge and raising concerns about fair treatment in the judicial system.
Former Detroit councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins announces bid for Detroit mayor
DETROIT – Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins announced she is strongly considering a bid to become the next Mayor of Detroit. Jenkins has served as the CEO of The Heat and Warmth Fund for the past decade and has helped tens of thousands of Detroit families pay their heat, electric and water bills during difficult financial times.
Live tracker: Detroit Lions trim roster to 52 players ahead of NFL deadline
[4:23 p.m.] Detroit’s initial roster is set, and there are a couple of surprises, and room for additions in the coming days. C.J. Moore, James Mitchell, Kyle Peko and Isaac Ukwu are among the notables we haven’t reported on yet. So, what’s that mean? James Houston, Parker Hesse and safeties Loren Strickland and Brandon Joseph made it through. There is still one roster spot open (hence the 52-player headline), and John Cominksy was not placed on an injured list out of the gates, so more movement is coming much sooner than later. -- Ben Raven.
Former NBA all-star opens soul food restaurant in Michigan
DETROIT - A former NBA all-star is making a big investment in Detroit, employing around 100 people at his new soul food restaurant. Three-time all-star with the Phoenix Suns and former Mayor of Sacramento, California, Kevin Johnson, is the owner of Fixins Soul Kitchen. The restaurant is located at 1435...
Tigers Injury Update: Javy Baez season-ending surgery, Casey Mize, Alex Faedo
The Detroit Tigers were already paying Javy Báez to be one of the worst players in MLB. Now, they're paying him not to play – potentially for the remainder of the season. The Tigers placed Báez on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine and hip inflammation before Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox. While the severity of the injury and the recovery time have yet to be determined, Tigers manager AJ Hinch's comments didn't exactly bode well for Báez's chances of returning in 2024. Hinch said via Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press that with a full diagnosis, "we'll know a little bit more about what the next month looks like and what, if any, baseball activity he'll be able to do."
UAW leader calls for resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares over Belvidere delay
(WTVO) — Kevin Gotinsky, who oversees the United Auto Workers Stellantis department, has called for the resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares over the company’s decision to postpone the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant. “I think he either needs to go or get someone close by him to work side by side with him […]
The Dallas Cowboys Will Trade Micah Parsons to the Detroit Lions
The Dallas Cowboys are in an interesting spot. They finally signed CeeDee Lamb to a four-year, $136 million deal, which now leads to another issue with Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons up for a new contract and extension. At least one of them won’t be retained, and with that, it could be a possibility Parsons is traded.
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs, CB Terrion Arnold among reinforcements back at practice
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and cornerback Terrion Arnold are back at practice, leading a long list of key contributors getting healthy at just the right time for Detroit. Head coach Dan Campbell said Gibbs and Sam LaPorta were back on the practice field Sunday and are recovering from hamstring injuries.
Wayne County pushes to change transit law
(CBS DETROIT) - Wayne County is working with law makers to make public transit accessible to more people by changing a law. The proposed amendment would allow voters to voice what they want their transit options to look like. "If you take Detroit out of it, you're still looking at about 400,000 residents [in our] County that have no service at all from any major transit system," Deputy Wayne County Executive Assad Turfe said. "The issue with that public act is that it allows communities to opt out, and currently we have 17 communities in Wayne County that...
WARNING: 2 Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks in Michigan
The world's deadliest bug is becoming even more dangerous in Michigan. Mosquitos are usually active in Michigan from March to November. June through September are typically the peak months for mosquitos in the mitten state. Getting bit by a mosquito can be much more than annoying as they can carry and pass on multiple deadly diseases. The biggest one would be Malaria which killed over 600,000 people in 2021 alone. However, Malaria isn't the disease that has medical officials scrambling right now.
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