East Lansing, Michigan, December 1, 2025 Michigan State University has dismissed head coach Jonathan Smith after a disappointing 4-8 season, which included an eight-game losing streak. With Smith’s overall record at the university being 9-15, the school is now searching for a new coach to revitalize its football program. Pat Fitzgerald,
Detroit, November 27, 2025 In Detroit, various organizations, led by the Detroit Regional Chamber, are urging the Michigan House to codify the Michigan Achievement Scholarship into state law. This would ensure consistent funding and accountability for the program that provides financial aid to recent high school graduates in Michigan. The scholarship
News Summary Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Ayob Nasser and Idris Nahdi for allegedly using automated bot accounts to manipulate player engagement metrics in Fortnite. The lawsuit, initiated on October 7, 2024, claims the duo created over 20,000 fake accounts to boost their island’s traffic for monetary rewards.
News Summary The Detroit Pistons have signed former Michigan State guard Jaden Akins to an Exhibit 10 contract after he went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. This contract secures his rights with the potential to join the Motor City Cruise in the NBA G League. Akins showcased improving stats
News Summary In Kalamazoo, Michigan, a junior varsity football player, Colton Mims, sustained severe spinal injuries during a game. The tackle, involving a larger defender, has raised community concern. Both schools involved condemned the act and have emphasized the importance of sportsmanship. As Colton recovers, discussions on mentorship for the
News Summary The University of Michigan football team secured a 34-17 victory over New Mexico in their season opener on September 2, 2025. This win comes at a challenging time for the program, which is facing NCAA sanctions related to a sign-stealing investigation. The controversy involves an eight-year show-cause penalty
News Summary Colton Comer, a junior varsity football player from Lakeshore High School, is recovering at home after suffering a fractured spine during a game against Kalamazoo Central High School. The injury, which occurred on September 18, 2025, has raised serious concerns about safety in youth athletics. Videos showing the
News Summary A new athletic facility, the Tiger Athletic Community Center, is being built in Oceana County, Michigan, with a budget of $8.9 million. Slated for completion by February 2026, this center will provide indoor athletic spaces for families and promote local health initiatives. Key features include a children’s play
News Summary Michigan Stadium is launching a new initiative with Allstate’s Good Hands net to support athletic fundraising. The net, featuring Allstate’s logo, will debut during the upcoming season and aim to enhance financial support for student-athletes. For each extra point scored, Allstate will donate $1,500 to Michigan’s athletic scholarship
News Summary Gas prices in Grand Rapids have risen sharply, now averaging $3.24 per gallon, an increase of 11.2 cents from last week. This surge is attributed to a recent refinery shutdown leading to a spike in wholesale prices. Comparatively, national prices have fallen, highlighting a significant local disparity. While
