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Jacob CotsonikaThe popular video game franchise recently stopped at Michigan State to capture data on the players for inclusion into the fall 2026 edition. -
THRIVE Collaborative/Matthew GrocoffVirtual power plants let utilities take surplus power from distributed sources of energy, like rooftop solar panels. They can then redistribute it throughout the grid, especially during times when demand is highest.
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The top prize went to Nokomis Everstory, a startup that preserves Native storytelling traditions with modern technology. -
The report concludes that without "robust governance frameworks" in place, next-generation nuclear is likely to reinforce or even create problems that technology alone can't fix. -
The policy comes amid concerns over drug smuggling and is an expansion of an existing policy for standard mail in state prisons. -
Wineries say Northern Michigan township ignored offers to settle — so they're pursuing $50M judgmentAttorneys for 11 Northern Michigan wineries say their offers to negotiate a smaller settlement with Peninsula Township were ignored, so they're going to pursue a court's original $50 million judgment. -
Rep. Ann Bollin says stripping $645 million in funding for dozens of multiyear projects without approval from the Michigan Senate or governor was "oversight" to cut waste. -
The Republican sponsor of a bill to forbid implicit bias training as part of licensing requirements for health care professionals called the training "divisive, Marxist mental poison." -
Mackenzie O’Brien has made a huge splash as one of the best swimmers in her conference and division...and she's not done just yet. -
Michigan court hears case over requirement that schools waive legal privileges to get safety fundingMore than 30 school districts in Michigan are suing over a stipulation in the state budget that requires them to waive certain legal rights in order to access funding for school safety. -
A sudden, unilateral move by Republicans in the Michigan House to cut $645 million in funding for multiyear projects has incensed Democratic lawmakers.
