Sports
Michigan's Bates and Chock Capture Olympic Gold in Figure Skating
Governor Whitmer celebrates the pair's success in the mixed team event at the 2026 Winter Games
MSU Basketball Survives OT Thriller, Big Ten Hockey Race Heats Up
Press Pass recaps the week in Michigan sports, including MSU's close call, Michigan's big win, and the Pistons and Red Wings' playoff pushes.
Michigan State Considers Discipline for Star Guard Jeremy Fears
Spartans coach Tom Izzo weighs options after Fears' latest on-court incident, as team also loses key transfer to season-ending injury.
Lifestyle
Michigan Offers Free Fishing Weekend
No license required to fish in state on February 14-15
Michigan Seat Belt Use Reaches Highest Rate Since 2019
Study finds 93.2% seat belt usage, a 1.2 percentage point increase from 2024.
Fowlerville Teacher Wins Lottery Education Award
Jennifer Miller honored for innovative and dedicated teaching at Fowlerville Elementary School.
Business
Mid-Michigan mother creates device to make traffic stops safer
Safer Traffic Stops keeps license, registration, and insurance visible on steering wheel
Blue Owl Coffee to Close Old Town Lansing Spot
Lansing coffee shop announces closure of its Old Town location after two years.
Blue Owl Coffee to Close Old Town Lansing Spot
Lansing coffee shop to shutter its Old Town location, focus on Reo Town and East Lansing stores
Crime
Michigan Police Officer's Routine Traffic Stop Saves Woman's Life
Christina Latoski's encounter with Officer Dillon Platte led to her getting the help she needed to overcome addiction.
Former Adrian Pastor Sentenced to 10-15 Years for Sexual Assault of Minors
Michael Ronald Goble pleaded no contest to multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct against underage boys.
Lansing Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Shooting Officer
Felon Andrial Ortiz received lengthy prison term for firearm possession and attack on police
Entertainment
LCC Stages 'The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon'
College production mashes up all 209 Grimm fairy tales into one zany, family-friendly show.
Lansing's Green Door Music Venue Passes the Torch
New owners Scott Bell and Irving Ronk aim to maintain the venue's legacy while introducing more diverse musical acts.
Lansing Pianist Sergei Kvitko Earns Grammy Nomination
Kvitko recognized for engineering work on guitarist Julian Lage's album 'Elemental'
