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Izzone receives high recognition from national college basketball analyst
Michigan State basketball’s Izzone has been recognized as one of the top student sections in the country. College basketball analyst Andy Katz released a ranking for the top student sections in the country, and to no surprise the Izzone was near the top of the list. Michigan State’s well-known student section was listed at No. 4 in the rankings, behind only Duke (No. 1), Purdue (No. 2) and Kansas (No. 3).
Severe Weather With Large Hail Possible Across Parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan
Heavy Tropical Showers & Storms Continue Along Texas & Louisiana Coast. Good morning everyone. The Northeast conitnues to bask in very pleasant and dry weather as strong high pressure controls the show. Mid to upper 70's dominate most of the area during the daytime, with 50's overnight for a nice September bite to the air.
$1M Mega Millions winner sold in Michigan for 09/03/24 drawing
LANSING, MI -- A Mega Millions player in Michigan won a $1 million prize in the drawing held on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The winner matched all five white numbers drawn -- 12-41-43-52-55 -- to bring home the prize. The ticket was sold at the Y&K Party Store, located at 5658...
Yoga in the Sky at Boyne Mountain with Breathtaking Fall Colors
This may be the most beautiful place in Michigan to enjoy Yoga during the fall. Here's what you need to know about Yoga on Boyne's SkyBridge. Boyne Mountain's official website just announced that the Fall Session of Yoga in the Sky is just about to start and take your wellness and self-care to a new level,
Retailer Will Permanently Close 150 Locations, Michigan Impacted
Many of our go-to places for shopping in Michigan have announced store closures and one more retailer is being added to that list. A beloved retail chain store is closing its doors to 150 stores, and Michigan stores may be impacted soon. Retailer Will Permanently Close 150 Locations, Michigan Impacted.
Motorcyclist with chihuahua in jacket arrested in Michigan for carrying gun
(CBS DETROIT) - A Tennessee motorcyclist was arrested over the weekend after he was stopped for speeding while on the way to visit his girlfriend in Michigan. He was carrying a gun with him but didn't have a CPL. At 2:35 p.m. on Saturday, a trooper conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle for speeding on M-32 near Gamage Road in Alpena County.The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old man from Tennessee, told the trooper he and his chihuahua, which was tucked inside his jacket, were heading to Michigan to visit his girlfriend. State police say the man also told the trooper he had a gun in a backpack that was strapped to the motorcycle. He did not have a CPL, and the trooper seized a .45 caliber pistol. The motorcyclist was arrested and taken to the Alpena County Jail and said "the chihuahua was not taken into custody."
One of the world’s top pickleball players is coming to Michigan to teach clinics
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI - He’s one of, if not the top pickleball player in the world and he’s coming to Michigan this weekend to teach some clinics on the sport. At just 19, James “JW” Johnson became the youngest player to win the men’s pickleball singles title. The reigning National Singles Champion, who is now 21, is ranked 4th on the PPA Tour for doubles, 4th for mixed men’s doubles and 12th for singles.
Michigan Moms Save Big On Baby Gear With Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Program
As a mom of a 10-month-old, I've already got my hands full. Between trying to teach him how to eat and walk right now, it's always hard to find time to coupon or find the best deal on stuff that he needs. That's why I'm excited that this fall, Target's car seat trade-in program is back. It's a perfect opportunity to save some money while getting some new gear for your little one.
Former prison health care contractor failed to pay $6M in bills, ambulance services say
LANSING, MI – Ambulance service providers across Michigan are demanding the state make it right after, they say, a former state contractor failed to pay $6 million for services provided. Wellpath, previously contracted by the Michigan Department of Corrections to provide health care for prisoners, did not pay the...
Michigan High School Students Have New Graduation Requirement!
I think that we all will agree that after our kids graduate from high school and college, there is probably one thing missing in their education, financial literacy!. In other words, things as simple as writing a check, budgeting their personal finances, saving money, investing, managing credit, whatever, that part of their education has been missing because unless mom and dad taught them, it wasn't there.
Michigan 16-year-olds can preregister to vote. Here's how.
Sixteen-year-olds in Michigan can't vote for a couple of years. But they can take a step toward filling out their first ballot now by preregistering to vote. A new law that passed along party lines earlier this year lets 16-year-olds preregister to vote with the Secretary of State. Backers of the legislation hope...
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