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New video shows struggle before deputy shot, cruiser stolen in Kalamazoo County chase

A dash camera was rolling as the suspect drove the police cruiser away.

The Well-Funded Fight to Keep Latinos Voting Republican

Amid deportations and Trump’s lagging popularity, one Koch-backed group has recruited Michigan Latinos to reach more than a…

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How A Family's Leap Of Faith Helped Lead Hank Brown To Iowa

From SEC castoff to Iowa’s unlikely hero, Hank Brown’s journey to the Hawkeyes’ upset of Michigan is a story of faith, perseverance and a family’s…

Michigan football gets history lesson on Little Brown Jug ahead of first road test

There was a bit of an education session at Michigan football headquarters earlier this week, with a new crop of Wolverines…

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Sherrone Moore told of alleged rape in 2024, per Ann Arbor police report

New documents show a woman told Ann Arbor police she went to ex-University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore the day after a U-M football staffer…

MAGA candidate ducks questions about his campaign's ties to church abuse scandal

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers deflected pointed questions Wednesday about his campaign's continued ties to a pastor…

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Republican AG candidate Doug Lloyd raises money with lawyer who fought to enforce Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban

Republican attorney general nominee Doug Lloyd is scheduled to raise money today with David Kallman, a conservative Lansing attorney who fought to…

Husker Stock Report: Assessing Nebraska football after beating Michigan State

Husker writers offer up their latest stock decisions after Nebraska's 31-13 win over Michigan State.

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LDS church in Michigan breaks ground year after attack

One year ago during Sunday morning services, Bishop Jeffrey Schaub and his family were in their chapel in Grand Blanc Township when a 40-year-old man…

Mexican national accused of sexually assaulting woman on Mackinac Island

A Mexican national remains in custody in Northern Michigan after he was identified as the suspect in a sexual assault on Mackinac…

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Michigan's Tunnel of Trees is a fall favorite. Is it still detoured?

Michigan's Tunnel of Trees, M-119 between Harbor Springs and Cross Village, is a favorite fall color drive, but you'll have to plan for a few detours…

Matt Rhule liked Nebraska's response at Michigan State — but he has fix-it list, too

Matt Rhule liked plenty from Nebraska's 31-13 win at Michigan State, including its response to adversity, but he built a fix-it…

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Kyle Whittingham says some Michigan football penalties 'drive me nuts'

Nothing is a sure thing in college football, but over time, there are certain elements of teams or coaching staffs that many presume to be a baseline.

Michigan State RB Cam Edwards out for year after gnarly knee injury

EAST LANSING − Running back Cam Edwards will miss the rest of the season, Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald said…

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Michigan, much of the U.S. in COVID-19 surge

As Michiganders weigh their seasonal vaccine options, COVID-19 cases are surging close to home and across much of the U.S.

Wendy's says it terminated Michigan franchisee before bankruptcy. What's at stake

Wendy's says nearly 60 restaurants across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan shouldn't be allowed to use the company's logos,…

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How do you live to 100? Michigan women don feathers, share advice

What’s the secret to living through an entire century?

Freeze warning, frost advisory in Michigan's U.P. What to do now

Michigan residents in the Upper Peninsula are likely to wake up to frost on their windshields and lawns on Tuesday morning, Sept.…

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It's cider season in Michigan. Where to find fall's sweet treat

Almar Orchards in Flushing: Open year-round. Fall hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

This road in 4 Michigan cities could get safer, greener, more connected

A continuous shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, public art, pocket parks, improved lighting and crossings and a link to…

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Transcript: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor, that aired on…

Michigan State's injuries already a concern heading into EMU game

EAST LANSING – Here are three things to watch as Michigan State football prepares to host Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12,…

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Even Sherrone Moore's Michigan didn't look as bad as Kyle Whittingham debut

Years from now, it will be remembered as a miracle. But Kyle Whittingham’s debut as Michigan football’s coach could have easily gone down in history…

Big Ten defends Michigan outcome with statement, raw video

Saturday’s improbable season-opening win by Michigan over Western Michigan was fueled by a controversial replay decision that…

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Michigan-Western Michigan clock controversy leaves players, fans and a rules analyst puzzled

Bryce Underwood's failed Hail Mary seemed to seal a Western Michigan upset before officials put one second back on the clock at the Big House.

Abdul El-Sayed could win rural Michigan if GOP doesn't show up | Opinion

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY ― Amid a sea of farm-plated pickup trucks, the annual Shiawassee County Fair brought together folks in American…

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Yeah, About That Michigan Game Last Night...

The game was not some high-octane showdown. It was 9-7, Western Michigan, with about 3:10 left in the fourth quarter. Michigan quarterback Bryan…

Hail Mary fuels conspiracists as Michigan football pays for its past

Nobody is happy. Not the winning coach. Not the losing coach. Not the winning players. Not the losing players.

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Big Ten weighs in on call that set up Michigan' football Hail Mary

Michigan football's stunning 13-12 victory over Western Michigan nearly didn't happen.

CFB Week 1 takeaways: Michigan gets a gift, LSU looks title-ready and UMass wins!

The game was over. Western Michigandid the unimaginable: It beat Michiganin the Big House.

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CFB Week 1 winners, losers: LSU dominates in Lane Kiffin's debut, controversial Michigan win causes uproar

Week 1 of the college football season rolled along on Saturday with a stacked slate. From Lane Kiffin's anticipated LSU debut to a controversial…

Michigan wins on second Hail Mary pass in controversial ending to avoid brutal upset

What a start to the Kyle Whittingham era in Ann Arbor.

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Michigan football had every reason to lose to WMU. But history had other ideas

It went from an omen to a miracle in a flash. All it took was a second. And a heave. And a prayer.

Michigan avoids disaster via all-time controversial call

Thirty-two years after Colorado stunned Michigan with a Kordell Stewart to Michael Westbrook Hail Mary at the Big House, Michigan…

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Big Ten ups, downs: Michigan stuns and Oregon survives after Ohio State, Indiana roll

The Big Ten vs. SEC debate might have taken on a new dimension in Week 1 of the college football season.

Michigan football Hail Mary winner questioned as time appeared to run out

Michigan football is 1-0, but not without some major controversy.

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No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU

ANN ABOR, Mich. (AP) — Given an unlikely second chance at a game-ending Hail Mary, Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown…

Michigan football stuns WMU with miracle Hail Mary after game seemed over

Appalachian State, Toledo and now Western Michigan — or, er, not.

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Oklahoma Sooners just took a massive win on Saturday night in Week 1, and they didn’t even play in a game

The Oklahoma Sooners just found out that the Michigan Wolverines may not be as good as their ranking may indicate. The Oklahoma Sooners took a…

Michigan football without 2025, 2026 top recruits vs Western Michigan

Michigan football will be without a few notable players for its season opener against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5, at…

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Crews working to restore power to over 70,000 in Michigan after storms

As of Saturday afternoon, DTE Energy says around 4,000 utility workers are focused on restoring power to tens of thousands of Southeast Michigan…

Michigan State offensive lineman unleashes a fountain of puke during two-point conversion

Michigan State's Robert Wright Jr. unleashed a vomit-filled two-point conversion block in Pat Fitzgerald's debut win over Toledo…

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Abdul El-Sayed hits back at Israel questions, suggests his name and faith are behind press scrutiny

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed suggested reporters press him on the Israel-Hamas war because of his name and faith.

Michigan State OL throws up mid-play, RB loses pants during tackle

If you felt sick to your stomach watching Michigan State football play a tight Week 1 game against Toledo, it's safe to say you…

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More than 99,000 still without power in Michigan on Saturday morning

Many Michiganders remain without power Saturday, Sept. 5 after several rounds of storms hit the state earlier in the week, including a tornado in…

Michigan State football grades vs Toledo: Special teams saves the day

EAST LANSING – Free Press sports writer Chris Solari grades Michigan State football after the Spartans’ 30-20 win over Toledo on…

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Predicting Michigan football vs Western Michigan, keys to Week 1 game

Michigan football opens its 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a Week 1 matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium. Here is…

Michigan vs Western Michigan game picks in Kyle Whittingham's debut

The Wolverines begin a new era with coach Kyle Whittingham leading the charge after he spent 22 seasons guiding Utah (177-88),…

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Michigan State football thrives as Pat Fitzgerald refuses to live in past

EAST LANSING – Michigan State football doesn’t just have a new coach this season. It has 62 new players.

Michigan State football opens Pat Fitzgerald era with rally vs Toledo

EAST LANSING – Pat Fitzgerald began his new job with a win, but Michigan State football endured plenty of losses in its 30-20…

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Michigan basketball reveals stacked nonconference schedule, dates

The 2026-27 nonconference schedule for Michigan basketball is complete.

‘Fiesta Mexicana’: El-Sayed campaign plans festive 9/11 while remembrance is missing from public schedule

Abdul El-Sayed's campaign scheduled county fair and Fiesta Mexicana events on 9/11's 25th anniversary, raising questions about…

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Resistance Grows Against MI Data Center That Would Fuel Nuclear Weapons Research

Residents are concerned that the joint University of Michigan/Los Alamos facility will power a nuclear arms race.

Will weather affect Michigan State football opener against Toledo?

The start of the 2026 college football season looks like a wet one. So as rain and storms pound Michigan, how might Michigan…

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Michigan reading scores drop again. How districts performed

This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from…

250K without power across Michigan. DTE customers hit hardest

More than 259,000 electric customers — most in southeast Michigan — are without power across the state as of 7 a.m., Friday,…