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11+ hour, 24+ min ago   (162+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It's the first day of school for some districts in Mid-Michigan, and there are some new statewide laws regarding cell phone usage to keep in mind. For years, teachers have raised concerns about phones in the classroom....

11+ hour ago   (386+ words) The college football season is approaching, and the quest for the College Football Playoff will begin. Not only that, but some historic rivalries will open a new chapter in their stories. The Ohio State Buckeyes will host this year's installment…...

49+ min ago   (679+ words) Michigan State has to rely on a few players to catch the country off guard to succeed this season. The shadow of low expectations makes it a bit easier to be a surprise, though. It's hard to figure out a…...

1+ day, 21+ min ago   (400+ words) After getting his first taste of a victory over Michigan in a while, Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day is leaving no stone unturned to repeat the feat in the 2026 season. Fans were buzzing after a major scheduling change regarding…...

13+ hour, 24+ min ago   (881+ words) What's the correct way to look at the Grand Rapids Griffins? Are they coming off a historic year, and the future is bright? Or are they a team that stumbled down the stretch, going 10-8-1 in the final two months, and…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (246+ words) A series of shootings in Michigan left five people plus a suspect dead Friday, police said, following an extensive search around two homes and a wooded area. Officers responded just before noon to reports of a shooting at a home…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (650+ words) The annual Rivals Michigan Preseason All-State High School Football Team was announced by Allen Trieu on Friday afternoon. With it, two incoming Spartans were named to the prestigious team and are ready to make an instant impact next year for…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (300+ words) Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have reached nearly 14,000 this week, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human, however, new cases appear to be declining, according to the most recent figures released. On Aug. 13, officials released their weekly update on…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (593+ words) When the Michigan Wolverines basketball team lost Dusty May to the NBA, many were shocked due to the timing. A piece from The Athletic's CJ Moore has started to peel back the layers of the decision by the championship-winning coach…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (535+ words) The recruiting landscape for the Class of 2028 is heating up, and one of the nation's premier West Coast quarterbacks has taken a major step toward deciding his collegiate future. Jamar "JJ" Howard, an elite quarterback prospect out of Clovis West…...