Amid Sherrone Moore’s Future Uncertainty, Ryan Day Faces Concerning Prediction on OSU-Michigan’s B1G Fate

The Big Ten just got a whole lot messier—and not just because of Michigan’s usual circus. Sure, the Wolverines are dealing with Bryce Underwood hype, NCAA heat breathing down their necks, and Sherrone Moore riding the bench for a couple of weeks. But the …

Michigan teen found safe, returned to family

MARSHALL, Mich. (WSBT) — A teen who went missing on Friday was found safe over the weekend. 14-year-old Caidee Yarbro was reported missing after she didn't come home from school on Friday. Michigan State Police reported on social media Saturday evening …

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The Monkeyflower: Discover the Magic of Michigan's Most Endangered Bloom

Summary Michigan's monkeyflower is one of the rarest native flowers, thriving in cold, calcium-rich spring habitats. The flower is endangered due to habitat destruction from development and invasive plants. Understanding its unique features can help …

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Detroit lawmaker Joe Tate joins Michigan’s crowded 2026 U.S. Senate race

State Rep. Joe Tate, D-Detroit, has entered the crowded race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. The former House speaker announced his candidacy Sunday in an interview with the Associated Press. “I’m running for the U.S. Senate because I want to …

Northern Michigan asparagus farmers anticipate strong harvest amid favorable weather

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Asparagus farmers in Northern Michigan are preparing for a promising harvest season as the crop begins to sprout across the region. With May's arrival, the asparagus is starting to crown up in many local farms, though it is not …

Michigan father and green card holder spent nearly two months in ICE detention

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Michigan state Rep. Joe Tate joins crowded race for U.S. Senate

Democratic Michigan state Rep. Joe Tate of Detroit is joining a crowded field for the state's open Senate seat. Tate launched his campaign Sunday to compete against at least three other Democrats seeking the seat left open by retiring Democratic U.S. …

What Michigan’s stars must do to become first-rounders in 2026 NFL Draft

The 2025 Michigan Wolverines football season is just a few months away, and there is hope for quite a few guys to make a name for themselves and catch the attention of the next level. Here’s what their top 2026 NFL Draft prospects need to do to secure …