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Democratic Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed explains how science influences his politics
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (994+ words) The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are just weeks away. Among the highest-profile races is the contest for Michigan's open Senate seat. With Senator Gary Peters not seeking reelection, the Democratic candidate is Abdul El-Sayed, who holds degrees in both medicine and public…...
Grand Rapids Board of Education approves demolition of former Beckwith School to create public green space
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (169+ words) Grand Rapids’ Board of Education unanimously approved plans to turn the former Beckwith School property into public green space. The district aims to expand recreational opportunities for neighbors while preserving the site for possible future needs. The Beckwith Elementary School,…...
Michigan State football's banged-up defense has experience vs mobile QBs
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (763+ words) EAST LANSING – The play-action fake did not fool Caleb Wheatland. He sensed the quarterback would be on the move. The Michigan State linebacker kept his focus on Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea as he weaved and juked his way around the corner…...
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (1084+ words) Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some…...
Grand Rapids Chamber doubles shopping power with $10,000 matching grant for local businesses
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (204+ words) “West Michigan Community Cash is a program that keeps dollars into our local community. So, think of like a gift card that can only be used at your local shops.” Alex Benda is an Economic Growth Business Consultant with the…...
“Haven’t Played to Our Expectation”: Jordan Marshall Admits Initial Doubts With Kyle Whittingham’s “0-4” Criticism of Michigan Football
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (262+ words) The Michigan Wolverines' first season under Kyle Whittingham is in full swing. Last year, the Wolverines dismissed coach Sherrone Moore for issues off the field and finished the rest of the 2025 campaign with interim coach Biff Poggi. In the offseason,…...
New Iowa starter Hank Brown's winning TD pass against Michigan a sign of trust built with receivers
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (490+ words) That trust, he said, showed in his 16-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander Zee as time ran out to give Iowa a 20-19 win at Michigan last Saturday. It was Brown's fourth start with the 14th-ranked Hawkeyes, but the first since…...
Michigan has been doing the hard stuff well. That's what's frustrating
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (97+ words) The goal for No. 24 Michigan when it heads out for its first road game against Minnesota this weekend is to finally put it all together. Michigan has been doing the hard stuff well. That's what's frustrating For all of Michigan…...
Iowa's Final Play Win Over Michigan Causes Major Big 10 Shift
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (500+ words) For 16 years, Iowa hadn't beaten Michigan inside the Big House. That drought ended Saturday in about as dramatic a fashion as college football allows. No. 17 Iowa knocked off No. 18 Michigan 20-19 on the game's last play, a touchdown strike from quarterback…...
Guatemalan grocery store, Hispanic businesses in Grand Rapids support family of Mario David Coronado
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (398+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hispanic businesses in Grand Rapids are raising money through donation buckets for the family of Mario David Coronado Juarez. On Sept. 20, the 36-year-old man from Guatemala died in a car crash after fleeing from a traffic stop…...