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Police identify man in deadly single-car crash in Jackson Co.
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Police have identified the man who died after hitting a tree in a single-car crash in Jackson. Emmanual Sanchez, 36, was traveling south near Cooper Street and E. Trail Street when he crossed into the opposite lane, drove off the road, and hit a tree. Police believe alcohol was a factor in […]
MSU basketball is now listed as favorite to win Big Ten
Believe it or not, Michigan State basketball is listed as the favorite to win the Big Ten for the 2024-25 season. Michigan State recently jumped to the top of the betting odds to win the Big Ten at Caesar’s Sportsbook. Michigan State is now listed at plus-425 to win the league, which is slightly ahead of Big Ten newcomer UCLA at plus-450. The Spartans have been near the middle of the pack or the top of the Big Ten in preseason rankings so it’s slightly surprising to see them move to the top of these odds. But Michigan State has looked very impressive during their Spain exhibition series so maybe that has resulted in this recent boost. Check out the updated odds by clicking here. MSU basketball now the favorite to win the B1G pic.twitter.com/kJ0sF6eBvW — W.R. (@WRswagdaddy) August 18, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Spartan Media Network Announces Dates for Jonathan Smith Show
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Spartan Media Network has announced the dates for the Jonathan Smith Show, presented by Auto Owners Insurance, for the 2024 season. The one-hour weekly radio program, hosted by longtime Spartan play-by-play announcer George Blaha, features insight from Coach Smith, special guests, features and phone calls. The Jonathan Smith Show can be heard statewide on the Spartan Media Network, including flagship affiliates in Lansing (WJIM 1240 AM; WMMQ 94.9 FM), Detroit (WJR 760 AM) and Grand Rapids (WBFX 101.3 FM).
Michigan reports 4-year high for bicyclists, pedestrians struck by vehicles
Two dozen bicyclists and 183 pedestrians died last year after being struck by vehicles in Michigan. Both means of transportation have proven increasingly more dangerous for Michiganders in recent years, with crashes returning to pre-pandemic levels after three consecutive annual increases. In 2023, Michigan reported 2,114 vehicle crashes involving pedestrians,...
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
The Best Michigan Lottery Scratch Offs to Win Instant Millions
We all dream of being a millionaire one day. If you've walked through the store lately and looked at the prices of everything- you realize it's harder than ever to save up those pennies to become a self-made millionaire. That's why it's always fun to play the Michigan lottery. As...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
‘High Risk’ Recall Issued for Candy Sold at Walmart, Target, and Dollar Generals in Michigan
A popular candy company that sells products in three major stores across the country, and in Michigan, has issued a recall on several of their products, due to possible contamination, and presence of Salmonella. The recall was listed as as a "Class I" recall, which is the highest risk level...
Another Business Files Bankruptcy, 2 Store Closures in Michigan
Don't look now, but yet another national business finds itself closing dozens of stores across the country after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. From Big Lots to Rite-Aid, JoAnn Fabrics to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, several stores have had to watch as their locations across the country close down. These businesses have all had to make the difficult decision for one reason or another, but now another business finds itself in a similar situation.
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