Erin Schor announces candidacy for Michigan House 74th District seat
Schor, legislative policy director in the Michigan Department of State, will run for the seat currently held by Rep. Kara Hope.
Michigan Expands Youth Mental Health Funding
Michigan Governor Calls for Affordable Housing Expansion
Lifestyle
Michigan Man Wins $1 Million on $50 Lottery Ticket
Ingham County resident claims top prize in Millionaire Maker game

Michigan Invests $10M to Boost FAFSA Completion
Grants awarded to 67 school districts to implement Universal FAFSA program
Michigan Lottery Honors Exceptional Educator Lisa Prestininzi
Fourth-grade teacher at Dresden Elementary School recognized for supporting students through anxiety and challenges
Business
Congressman Walberg Praises Independent Contractor Rule
Proposed federal regulation aims to update worker classifications and support small businesses.

Fazoli's Closes Two More Michigan Locations, Leaving Only 3 Restaurants
The pasta chain's parent company FAT Brands filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, leading to the sudden shutdowns.
Fazoli's Closes Two More Michigan Locations, Leaving Only 3 Remaining
The pasta chain's parent company FAT Brands filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, leading to multiple closures across the state.
Crime
Two arrested in Metro Detroit human trafficking case
Jowuan Shorter and Kylee Berry charged with operating a human trafficking enterprise and accepting earnings of prostitution

Man sentenced to 15 years for kidnapping girlfriend, police chase in Lansing
Maurice Ray, Jr. faces maximum sentence for firearm possession and abduction
Suspect Identified in Deadly Delta Twp. Attack
21-year-old Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. to be charged with murder and assault
Sports
Stoat Plushies Awarded to Olympic Medalists
The 2026 Winter Olympics mascots are Tina and Milo, two stoats representing the host cities of Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milano.

Michigan State Survives Tough Test Against Ohio State
Spartans forward Carson Cooper leads team to victory over Buckeyes
K9 Wins Super Bowl MVP, Michigan Hockey Dominates
Verlander Returns to Tigers, 2026 Winter Olympics on Horizon
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'