Strayhorn out, Caulcrick in as Michigan State shakes up its football radio broadcast booth

For nearly two decades, Jason Strayhorn’s voice has been a familiar companion to Michigan State football fans on the go. If your plans caused you to catch the Spartans on the radio, Strayhorn was there for you, adding his thoughts and commentary...

Michigan State finance graduate becomes Jackson Public Schools treasurer

JACKSON, MI – The Jackson Public School Board of Education has a new treasurer ready to make sure the district has the money it needs to continue educating Jackson’s youth. By unanimous vote, school board Trustee Subba Reddy was appointed...

Michigan Iron Industry Museum hosts presentation on extraordinary UP women

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Iron Industry Museum is highlighting significant women who have shaped the history of Upper Michigan. Based on research from Dr. Emily Romeo, Tuesday’s presentation, Extraordinary Women of the U.P., featured...

Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 07-23-25

In today’s news: Congressman Bill Huizenga has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate. Dr. Simone Griffin will officially start as the new superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools on Monday, July 28. Bond has been set at $2 million for a South...

West Michigan’s iconic Grattan Raceway listed for sale at $15M

Grattan Raceway, a 190-acre motorsports property in West Michigan with a 65-year legacy, is on the market for $15 million as its owners seek a buyer who can modernize the site and unlock new revenue streams. Over more than six decades, the iconic...

Eaton County prosecutor joins race for Michigan attorney general

Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd has announced he is running for Michigan attorney general in the November 2026 election. The Republican candidate announced his campaign during an episode of the podcast The Right Side with Deb Drick, hosted by...

Batman Fans: The Bat-Signal Is in Michigan!

The Bat-Signal is shining brightly at night, but it’s not lighting up the skies of Gotham City—it’s glowing right here in Michigan. Batman’s Origins and Evolution Batman, created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger in 1939, made his first...

Early signs point to this former Michigan star making an immediate impact with the Bears this season

The Chicago Bears are coming off a strong offseason — one that included hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and making key moves to shore up the offensive line. But the biggest surprise of the summer might be their first-round pick. That would be...

Michigan man charged with murder after woman found dead during 911 hang up check

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI – Authorities announced a Shelby Township man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with a woman found dead in an apartment on July 19. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido announced that...

Watch the Flint City Bucks vs. the Minneapolis City F.C. on Mid-Michigan NOW

The Flint City Bucks will be facing off against the Minneapolis City F.C. in Seattle on Friday, and you can watch live on Mid-Michigan NOW. The game will be broadcasted on the CW46 at 5 p.m. EST. The Bucks won their conference quarterfinal and...

Eastern Michigan University students engage in hands-on fieldwork studying plant communities

Dr. James M. Smith President at Eastern Michigan University | Eastern Michigan UniversityDr. James M. Smith President at Eastern Michigan University | Eastern Michigan University Students at Eastern Michigan University are participating in a...

Eastern Michigan University launches building preservation technology course led by Ron Staley

Dr. James M. Smith President at Eastern Michigan University | Eastern Michigan UniversityDr. James M. Smith President at Eastern Michigan University | Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is set to introduce a new course,...

Michigan Animal Shelter Discovers Stray Cat’s Owner Lives in Germ

Staff at a West Michigan animal shelter were stunned to learn that a stray cat they took in belonged to someone living thousands of miles away in Germany. How a Michigan Family Found the Stray Cat The cat was taken in about six months ago by a...

Michigan filmmaker travels to 195 countries to uncover stories of happiness

Metro Detroit native Michael Zervos officially broke the Guinness World Record for fastest time to visit all sovereign countries May 30. In just 499 days, Zervos traveled from big cities to remote islands to war-torn countries to not just say he...

Report: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will sharply reduce Michigan's business tax revenues

Michigan Senate candidates report mixed Q2 fundraising results

Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official websiteBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website If the question is "Who...

Editorial: Craft a state budget for Michigan's success

Feds seeks Michigan voter rolls in election list maintenance inquiry

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. The U.S. Department of Justice is asking Michigan for a copy of its voter rolls...

Dead eagles get new life with Michigan tribes, but bird flu extends wait

The bird flu has “definitely had an impact,” said Dustin Meshigaud, cultural history and language coordinator for the Hannahville Indian Community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Meshigaud has already been waiting five years to receive an immature...

Ryan Day reacts to Jeremiah Smith’s commitment to avenge Michigan loss

Freshman phenom wide receiver ever Jeremiah Smith had a borderline perfect first season at Ohio State. The Hollywood, FL native bursted onto the scene, catching 76 passes for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns during the Buckeyes’ national championship...