The Latest Breaking News from Mich

Feds investigate ex-Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson for alleged bribery in pot licensing

LANSING, Mich. — FBI agents and a federal grand jury have spent more than two years investigating whether former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson and others received bribes in return for awarding state licenses to operate medical marijuana facilities, The Detroit News has learned.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

PWO RB/WR/CB Grant Calcagno commits to Michigan State football

Michigan State football has picked up a commitment from an instate prospect on National Signing Day

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2023

House sends bill to Whitmer that would move Michigan's 2024 presidential primary

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House voted Tuesday to change the date of Michigan's 2024 presidential primary to the fourth Tuesday in February, moving the bill to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the deadline set by the Democratic National Committee.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023

Michigan can't recover from first-half flurry and falls to No. 1 Purdue, 75-70

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — One marquee matchup after another this season, Michigan has come up short.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023

Malik Hall's return lifts Michigan State to 63-61 win against Iowa

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State needed a win, making Thursday night a perfect time for the return of Malik Hall.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023

Ex-NFL Running Back Wheatley Hired as Wayne State Coach

Wheatley returns home to the state of Michigan to become the program’s 20th head coach.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 26, 2023

More money, new election laws needed to implement 2024 early voting in Michigan, clerks say

LANSING, Mich. — The voting rights group that helped to pass a November ballot initiative to secure nine days of early voting in Michigan's constitution is asking the Legislature to act quickly to adopt legislation making implementation of the plan possible.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

Michigan will widen tunnel at football stadium

The school will remove a portable section of seats from the front of the tunnel to give players, coaches and staff members more room to enter and exit the football field. The tunnel has been the site of altercations between players as they enter and exit the field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Plastic as art? Entire grocery store created from discards

The store in Ann Arbor, Michigan, features shelves stocked with items such as meat, eggs and cakes, all made from single-use plastics taken from streets and garbage dumps.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Donald Trump endorses Matt DePerno in crowded race to lead Michigan GOP

LANSING, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump endorsed Matt DePerno on Friday night to become the next chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, a move that could boost the former attorney general candidate's support among GOP delegates in next month's state convention.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023