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Tre Holloman returns 'home' to Michigan State after polarizing transfer
13+ hour, 36+ min ago (87+ words) Former captain Tre Holloman opened up about his Michigan State basketball departure, a tough year at North Carolina State and reuniting with Tom Izzo. Tre Holloman returns 'home' to Michigan State after polarizing transfer HOLT – Tre Holloman arrived wearing a…...
Whitmer makes 'science of reading' training mandatory for Michigan teachers
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (597+ words) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers the State of the State address at the Michigan state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Feb. 25, 2026. Credit: AP/Devin Anderson-Torrez Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year, under…...
Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan exceeds 7,000 cases
13+ hour, 13+ min ago (257+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — More than 100 people have been hospitalized with a parasitic illness causing "explosive" diarrhea, health officials say. As of July 22, the state has 7,171 cases statewide, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That's up from…...
In HelloNation, Real Estate Expert Angela Worth Discusses the Long-Term Potential of Grand Rapids Neighborhoods
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (283+ words) Community growth also plays a defining role. Active neighborhood associations, local businesses, and cultural events strengthen resilience even during market shifts. Creston's mix of historic pride and modern entrepreneurship shows how residents' involvement can protect and enhance long-term potential just…...
Jaxon Kohler Could Return to College Basketball, But It May Not Be With Michigan State
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (616+ words) This weekend, an injunction was filed on behalf of many student-athletes from the 2022 recruiting class, fighting to be granted a fifth year of NCAA eligibility. The case centers around the NCAA's newly implemented 5-in-5 rule, which allows incoming collegiate athletes…...
No one hurt in fire at Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (51+ words) Mares, a Grand Rapids Mexican restaurant experienced a fire that destroyed a portion of their building, including the apartment above the restaurant. (July 16, 2026)... 7 Mares, a Grand Rapids Mexican restaurant experienced a fire that destroyed a portion of their building, including…...
Michigan basketball still trying to add to roster, replace L.J. Cason
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (79+ words) As disappointed as I am that I won’t be able to coach [L.J], I wanted him to be able to make that choice,” Mike Boynton said on 'Defend The Block'. Michigan basketball still trying to add to roster, replace…...
Mike Boynton Jr. embraces 'unique situation' as Michigan basketball coach
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (99+ words) To say the last month has been a whirlwind for Mike Boynton Jr. would be an understatement. “So much has happened,” Boynton said on the program’s “Defend the Block” podcast. “I'll be honest, I don't... Mike Boynton Jr. embraces 'unique…...
Michigan basketball keeping majority of its staff, including the GM
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (88+ words) The most challenging [part] was literally just keeping the group together,” Boynton said on Defend The Block. “That was the biggest mission [at first]."... Michigan basketball keeping majority of its staff, including the GM Michigan basketball coach Mike Boynton Jr....
Grand Rapids icon Yesterdog celebrates 50 years
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (348+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids' Yesterdog is marking 50 years of serving up its iconic hot dogs with three days of celebration. It all started in 1976 with founder Bill Lewis, who wanted a spot to grab a bite after a…...