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Deep Purple performing in Michigan next week, find tickets under $20
Fans of Deep Purple can see the band live for less than $20 per ticket. Reserve in time for their concert at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre next Thursday night. Shop affordable ticket options on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Influential English rock band Deep Purple is best known for early...
This movie producer is keeping Michigan on the map
PONTIAC, Mich. – The film industry has yet another connection to Michigan. The film “Wake” was made in the state and produced by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi. Sam joined Live in the D to talk about the film and why he wants to continue shooting in his hometown.
Feds: Michigan trying to 'brush aside' school discrimination complaint
Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all claims it violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns last week. Federal officials said the state has fundamental misconceptions about its legal obligations to students. (Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat) This story was originally...
Michigan’s largest free festival begins Thursday with live music, carnival
LAPEER, MI – Dubbed Michigan’s largest free summer festival, Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lapeer Days begins today and will run through the weekend. The 122-year-old festival is scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 18, in downtown Lapeer, south of Nepessing Street between Court and Saginaw streets.
Michigan’s newest weapon in addiction fight runs on gas and four wheels
The state gave $2.7 million to addiction service providers for transportation. The money is part of $1.6 billion state and local governments are getting from national opioid settlements. Advocates cite transportation as a hurdle in fighting the opioid epidemic. ST. IGNACE — There’s a new Ford Edge SUV in the...
Judges: This Michigan meat market has some of the top products in US
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the year awards were given for some producers. OMAHA, Nebraska — If you're looking for some of the best cured meats in the country, Michigan offers award-winning options — including a producer based in the Greater Lansing area. Merindorf Meats, of Mason, captured championship honors at...
There’s a New Traffic Signal in Lansing That Will Affect Detoured Traffic
There is so much construction going on in Lansing at the moment. 127 has lane closures and shifts, both north and southbound between 96 and Saginaw. Not to mention, Michigan Avenue in various stretches between Frandor and east of Pennsylvania are being torn up and therefore closed down as part of the Michigan Avenue Corridor project. Due to this, a ton of traffic is being rerouted and detoured. So it's good to be aware of a new traffic signal that could impact that traffic.
GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, we’re announcing a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, and the Wentzville Assembly site in Missouri by adding renewable energy directly to the grid we source from. The Newport project has a capacity of 180 megawatts. NorthStar Clean Energy is a unit of CMS Energy.
Marquette Roller Derby faces off against Lansing on Saturday
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Skaters will fly on Saturday at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette for a roller derby doubleheader. The Marquette Roller Derby Team will face off against the Lansing Roller Derby A-team. The second match is Mid-State Roller Derby against the Lansing Roller Derby B-team. This will be...
Michigan State football hoping for depth on offensive line: 'We're gonna need them all'
EAST LANSING — What Jim Michalczik wants more than anything is to find the best five linemen to revitalize Michigan State football’s offense. How and when the Spartans get to that point remains a work in progress, the new offensive line coach admits. ...
Date Set For Michigan State Hockey's Game at Wrigley Field
With the amount of success Michigan State had last year, the hockey world has taken notice. It's been revealed that Spartans will participate in The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series at Wrigley Field.
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
Michigan State Soccer Hosts UIC in Final Exhibition Friday
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State men's soccer will host its final exhibition against UIC on Friday, Aug. 16 at DeMartin Stadium at 7 p.m. Admission is free for the exhibition. The last time UIC and Michigan State met was in 2019 in an exhibition that ended in a 0-0...
Watch MSU hoops highlights from exhibition win over Madrid All-Stars
Michigan State basketball is 1-0 on its trip to Spain thus far. The Spartans picked up a win over the Madrid All-Stars on Thursday to kick off their three-game exhibition series in Spain. Michigan State won 94-87. The Spartans were led by big performances from a pair of former McDonald’s All-Americans Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears Jr. Check out highlights from the exhibition victory below: Good vibes from Game 1 📽️ pic.twitter.com/oyDGFVOX4K — Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) August 15, 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.
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