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Cell phones to be banned in Michigan classrooms — with exceptions
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (175+ words) Michigan will implement a statewide policy banning smartphone use in classrooms starting in the 2026-27 school year. The new law requires school districts to create policies prohibiting phone use ... Cell phones to be banned in Michigan classrooms " with exceptions Starting next…...
One key fix has Michigan basketball 'playing good ball' at right time
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (101+ words) That's probably been the biggest jump for us " how well we're rebounding the ball," Michigan basketball coach Dusty May said on Monday, Feb. 9. One key fix has Michigan basketball 'playing good ball' at right time Michigan basketball analytics guru Jacob…...
Michigan loses more jobs than all but one other state, report says
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (99+ words) The report covers job losses in January 2026, the worst January nationwide since the financial crisis 17 years ago. Michigan loses more jobs than all but one other state, report says Michigan lost the second most jobs of any state in January…...
Michigan State finds itself in familiar situation after Michigan loss
1+ week, 2+ day ago (89+ words) After falling Friday at home to No. 2 Michigan, No. 10 Michigan State basketball looks to bounce back Wednesday at Minnesota (7 p.m./BTN). Michigan State finds itself in familiar situation after Michigan loss EAST LANSING " One month into 2026, and one month from March…...
Michigan's early week weather forecast. Light snow, Arctic front
1+ week, 3+ day ago (111+ words) Michigan will see cooler temperatures this week, Feb. 3-5, due to a cold front, and light snow is expected to gather along snowbelt areas. Lake-effect snow and a freezing drizzle will kick off Michigan's work week, with colder air moving in…...
Is the TSA ConfirmID available in Michigan? How to use the service
1+ week, 3+ day ago (87+ words) On Feb. 1, The U.S. Transportation Security Administration's new service, ConfirmID, was officially made available. Here's how it works. Michigan flyers will see a new service available at airports across the U.S., called "TSA ConfirmID" " a $45 verification process for those without an acceptable…...
Michigan brought two nominees to Grammy Awards. Who won?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (180+ words) The 2026 Grammy Awards saw two nominees and one winner from Michigan on Sunday night, Feb. 1. Detroit native CeCe Winans won Best Gospel Performance/Song, marking the gospel singer's 18th Grammy win at the awards show. Sergei Kvitko, a Lansing-based pianist and…...
Michigan women's basketball completes MSU weekend sweep with OT win
1+ week, 4+ day ago (195+ words) EAST LANSING " A historic women's basketball matchup between in-state rivals Michigan State and Michigan lived up to its billing. MSU just came up short of securing its best victory of the season. The No. 13-ranked Spartans were denied, suffering a…...
Michigan basketball fights off epic Michigan State rally for 83-71 win
1+ week, 6+ day ago (154+ words) The Spartans return to the road at always difficult Williams Arena against Minnesota on Wednesday (7 p.m., Big Ten Network). The Golden Gophers (10-11, 3-7), under first-year coach Niko Medved, play ... Michigan basketball fights off epic Michigan State rally for 83-71 win EAST LANSING " Michigan…...
Michigan draws residents from other states for first time in decades
2+ week, 3+ day ago (270+ words) The number of people living in Michigan's population increased by roughly 28,000 residents or 0.3% between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025. Michigan draws residents from other states for first time in decades For the first time in decades, more U.S. residents moved into Michigan last…...