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Robust defense propels Michigan past Oakland for second straight win
Up by a goal late Sunday afternoon, the Michigan men’s soccer team found itself on the ropes as a series of late surges by Oakland threatened its lead. But gritty play from the back line prevailed, staving off the Golden Grizzlies (0-2-0) and earning the Wolverines (2-0-0) an undefeated start to the 2024 season, 2-1.
Michigan football O-line starter: 'We have to be 10 deep'
All of the attention might be on the quarterback battle for Michigan football, but there are some other unsettled position battles and a couple of them are on the offensive line. One player who isn't involved in a position battle at this point is senior guard Giovanni El-Hadi. The veteran...
Homecoming and Hope: Jefferson Adam’s Journey Back to Ypsilanti
Jefferson Adam, a senior defensive lineman at Eastern Michigan University, returns to his hometown of Ypsilanti to inspire future generations through football. His journey, marked by perseverance and community focus, aims to set a positive example, especially for young players. Drawing from his family's immigrant background, Adam emphasizes hard work and consistency, driven by a desire to uplift those around him. His personal growth and commitments highlight the importance of giving back to the community that shaped him.
Michigan DT Mason Graham ‘banged up,’ Benny ‘knocking off some rust’
A big name to watch on the injury front for this Saturday’s opener: Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham. The preseason All-American and first-team all-Big Ten selection last year has been “banged up in training camp,” defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale said Monday night. Speaking on...
Ron Weiser loses GOP nomination for University of Michigan regent seat
ANN ARBOR, MI - Ron Weiser, one of two Republicans on the University of Michigan Board of Regents, did not win the party’s nomination for the November general election. Weiser, the former Michigan GOP chair, who first won his regents seat in 2016, lost his re-election bid during the Republican party’s Saturday, Aug. 24 convention. There are two seats at stake on Nov. 5, with Republicans Sevag Vartanian and Carl Meyers and Democrats incumbent Denise Ilitch and challenger Shauna Ryder Diggs now on the ballot.
Bail bond pursuit, high speed chase results in two arrests
Leoni Township, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Early Friday morning, just after 3 a.m., two bail bonds employees of Leo’s Bail Bonds located a bail violator on Sargent Rd. with a passenger in the vehicle. The bond workers attempting to follow the vehicle were shot at. Blackman...
ALERT: Dangerous Virus Confirmed in Michigan
This year in Michigan, we've seen several mosquito-borne illnesses pop up. Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) was detected earlier this year in mosquitoes over in Saginaw County. A deceased falcon near Detroit recently tested positive for the West Nile virus, prompting health officials to urge Michigan residents to be cautious as cases rise.
Extreme Heat Closes Many Southwest Michigan Schools
Just as school gets started, Tuesday's expected 105-degree heat index closes many schools throughout Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo area is expecting a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 95 and a heat index of 105 degrees. Evening thunderstorms could be severe but will cool things down a bit. In the meantime, the temperatures will be dangerous and should be taken seriously. With that being said, many local schools have either shortened their hours of operation or completely closed today. Here's what we know so far, but you should check your email and/or your school's official website to get the most updated information. We gathered the following info from WWMT News Channel 3 and Fox 17.
In small towns, even GOP clerks are targets of election conspiracies
PORT AUSTIN, Mich. — Deep in the thumb of Michigan’s mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula, Republican election officials are outcasts in their rural communities. Michigan cities already were familiar with the consequences of election conspiracy theories. In 2020, Republicans flooded Detroit’s ballot counting center looking for fraud. Democratic and Republican election officials faced an onslaught of threats. And conservative activists attempted to tamper […]
Michigan eyes brownfields for renewables with $129M in federal cash
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Michigan’s environmental regulators intend to help communities build renewable energy like wind and solar on old brownfield sites with $129 million in federal funding. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded Michigan the chunk of cash to help accelerate the clean energy transition. The...
Beat the heat: Where to stay cool in Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As hot weather moves through Michigan, many parts of Mid-Michigan have cooling centers available to those who need them. Community centers in Lansing act as cooling centers for people without access to air conditioning. All Lansing community centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 10...
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