UM-MSU rivalry now includes urine collection for fertilizer research

A different kind of competition will take off between in-state rivals ahead of the UM-MSU football game on Saturday. It's called ‘The Piss Off’ and it's exactly what it sounds like.

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate seat, beating Mike Rogers

Abdul El-Sayed won a bitter contest for U.S. Senate to become the country's first Muslim to win the seat ever, according to FOX News. The Democrat's victory over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan comes following a brutal campaign to fill a seat left vacant by outgoing Senator Gary Peters.

Jocelyn Benson wins election for Michigan governor, beating John James

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will be Michigan’s next governor after winning the race for Lansing in the 2026 Midterm Election, according FOX News.

What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween

If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.

Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Haley Stevens: 'My vote for Senate is going to be with Mike Rogers'

Haley Stevens announced Sunday, in a stunning political upset with just two days left before the election, that she was voting for Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

Video: Inmate caught in country club swamp after escaping jail

Michigan police said the inmate escaped through a door left propped open at the jail and fled to a swamp behind a country club.

Magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit 100 years ago this Halloween

Halloween marks 100 years since Harry Houdini's death in Detroit. Here's a look back at his final performance in the Motor City – and the magician's showmanship and mystery.

Ex-Eminem employee pleads guilty to federal copyright law after selling unreleased tracks

The 48-year-old Oakland County man made copies of at least 10 different audio tracks created by Eminem before selling them online. He earned tens of thousands of dollars on the sales before they were released on public streaming platforms.

Former Detroit Lions punter dies at 35 from brain cancer

Former Detroit Lions punter Kasey Redfern has died at age 35 after a battle with brain cancer. His wife told the California Post that he was diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago with central nervous system lymphoma.

Police officer in custody after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare

A Michigan police department has launched an investigation into an incident on Monday at a local daycare where a toddler had a loaded firearm.

Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital

A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports.

F-16 plane crash near Traverse City; Evacuation order given, pilot in stable condition, officials say

Emergency services are responding to reports of a plane crash in Northern Michigan. According to the National Guard, the plane was an F-16 that originated from the Texas Air National Guard 149.

Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.

John Skelton prelim begins today: What to know 15 years after sons’ disappearance

John Skelton’s three sons disappeared while with their father during Thanksgiving in 2010. Today John Skelton will be in court accused of their unsolved murders.