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16+ min ago (730+ words) Who will be the next Michigan football coach? Sherrone Moore's firing and arrest have cast the Wolverines' program into disarray. Biff Poggi will serve as interim coach and lead Michigan in the Citrus Bowl against Texas. Who takes over after that (and who gets to make that call) remains unclear. Nearly all of the coaching vacancies have been filled, but a job as big as Michigan shouldn't be affected by the calendar " though ideally you'd want a new coach in before the transfer portal opens Jan. 2. Here's the latest news and rumored candidates for the job: HIT REFRESH FOR UPDATES. Most pundits say Michigan's first call should be to Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer. But according to ESPN's Pete Thamel, there's "no indication" DeBoer has interest in taking the job in Ann Arbor. His players were asked about rumors as a…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago (231+ words) December 13, 2025 / 6:32 PM EST / CBS Detroit A Western Michigan man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan said." Christian Anthony Vanderveen, 25, of Baldwin, was sentenced on Wednesday by Judge Jane M. Beckering in Grand Rapids, following up on a multi-agency investigation that started a year ago." U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey said that in December 2024, a woman called 911 to report that a man had sent explicit pictures to her 11-year-old daughter. " A police investigation led to a search of a home and the seizure of multiple devices, authorities said. Upon reviewing a cell phone that was seized, law enforcement officers learned that the man had repeatedly asked for and received such images from the 11-year-old. There was also evidence of attempts to…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago (225+ words) A week after winning her first national title in cross country, Natasza Dudek decided to add another national championship to her impressive r'sum'. Dudek, an elite cross country runner at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, won her second national this season by winning the Brooks XC Championships race held in San Diego, CA at the Morley Field course. Her time of 16 minutes, 55.5 seconds in the 5-kilometer race was enough to beat the runner-up time of 16:57.1 recorded by Blair Bartlett of Lawrenceville, N.J. Dudek's victory comes a week after she claimed the Nike XC Nationals invidual title in Portland, Ore., at the Glendoveer Golf Course. In that race, Dudek recorded a 16:50.1 to once again narrowly beat Bartlett, who finished with a time of 16:51.7. Still only a sophomore, Dudek becomes the first girls cross country runner in state history to win two individual…...

14+ hour, 52+ min ago (372+ words) No. 2 Michigan has been the most dominant team in basketball over the last month. Now that Big Ten play has begun, the Wolverines will look to continue rolling against Maryland for their first road game of the conference schedule.The Wolverines football team has produced plenty of drama this week, but the Michigan basketball team should be able to avoid it. My Michigan vs. Maryland predictions and college basketball picks call for the Wolverines to cover the large spread in a rout. Michigan vs Maryland best bet: Michigan -17.5 (-110) They also block 7.7% of opponents' shots and rank third in rebounding differential in the country.That's a bad matchup for the Maryland Terrapins, which has allowed Gonzaga, Alabama, and Marquette to rebound 39% of their own misses. The Terps have impressive season stats, but they're inflated against the worst teams on the schedule....

16+ hour, 46+ min ago (369+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI " The city of East Grand Rapids has received a $500,000 federal grant for waterfront improvements at Reeds Lake. The project will include the restoration of woodlands and wetlands on the west end of Reeds Lake, construction of more trails and observation decks, development of an outdoor classroom area, and expanded parking. East Grand Rapids is one of 13 Michigan communities to receive funds totaling $11.9 million from the National Parks Service as part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), according to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources news release. The federal funds are intended to help improve outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the nation, according to the program's website. East Grand Rapids will use the funds for phase two of the Reeds Lake Waterfront Park Improvement Project, which proposes sustainable improvements to approximately 11 acres of waterfront property on…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago (366+ words) Maria Shriver reacted to the Moore saga She had a message for Wolverines fans She also has family ties The Michigan Wolverines' fanbase and college football fans across the country are reeling from Thursday's news that former Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore broke into the house of his former mistress Paige Shivers and threatened to kill himself, landing himself in jail during the process. On Friday, a person with family ties to the university, Maria Schriver, who served as California's First Lady from 2003 to 2011, had a clear and unmistakable message for those who have been following the situation on her X account. Shriver called on fans and well wishers to keep Kelli Moore and her family in their minds when discussing the Sherrone Moore saga. "I'm a big Michigan football fan," former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's ex-wife said in her message....

17+ hour, 51+ min ago (276+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Lights on Creston will return to Grand Rapids" Plainfield corridor next week, bringing neighbors, artists and more than 40 local businesses together for an evening of holiday cheer. The annual event kicks off from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 17, transforming the neighborhood into a walkable winter celebration filled with family-friendly experiences and opportunities to explore what makes Creston unique. "Lights on Creston is what happens when more than 40 local businesses pull together'shops open their doors, artists share their craft and neighbors show up for one another," said Gregg Hampshire, corridor manager for the North Quarter/Creston Corridor Improvement Authority. "It"s community, collaboration and holiday spirit all in one night." Neighbors and visitors are encouraged to shop local and support small businesses while enjoying a wide range of festive activities. "We love taking our art off the rig and into…...

18+ hour, 21+ min ago (40+ words) The Grand Rapids teachers" union voted to approve its agreement with Grand Rapids Public Schools Friday night. (December 12, 2025) The Grand Rapids teachers" union voted to approve its agreement with Grand Rapids Public Schools Friday night. (December 12, 2025)...

18+ hour, 43+ min ago (1248+ words) Black River Ranch purchased by Michigan DNR ONAWAY, Mich. " Deep in the wilds of a dense Northern Michigan forest is a remote property teeming with wildlife and trout-filled streams. This enormous swath of land in the heart of the Pigeon River Country State Forest has now changed hands, shifting from a private hunting and fishing club to public trust land. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources this month purchased the 8,844-acre Black River Ranch for $17 million using federal and state grants and private donations. The acquisition increases the size of the iconic state forest called the "Big Wild" by nearly 8%. The sprawling expanse is characterized by its natural splendor: blue-ribbon trout streams, remote lakes and untamed wilderness providing prime habitat for animals like elk, bobcat, pine marten and black bears. "The owners have done a phenomenal job stewarding this property…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago (90+ words) Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore did not enter a plea at his court appearance Friday. We're learning about the charges he's facing and more about what may have happened in the moments leading up to his shocking arrest this week. Bradley Blackburn reports. Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore did not enter a plea at his court appearance Friday. We're learning about the charges he's facing and more about what may have happened in the moments leading up to his shocking arrest this week. Bradley Blackburn reports....