CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

An emotional tribute took place by a Downriver community to remember an 18-year-old college student killed while driving home from school.

Lew Nichols III ran for 166 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns and Central Michigan dominated Bucknell in a 41-0 win on Saturda

Get ready to make some noise! College football is back. Here are a few things to know before you hit the tailgate lots.

Central Michigan head football coach Jim McElwain announced he had a seizure over the weekend.

High gas prices are putting the brakes on sheriff’s deputies in a mid-Michigan county.

A high school student from Ukraine who won’t return home because of war will stay in Michigan and start college.

A Michigan court has reinstated a lawsuit against ESPN by a former college gymnastics coach at Central Michigan University.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Central Michigan University is defending its decision to eliminate the men’s track team, saying it was a financial move and not a discriminatory step.

LocL 4′s Kim DeGiulio takes you to Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology to show you what it takes to be a track & field athlete.

Scientists have fanned out across the Great Lakes' frozen surfaces to learn what happens underwater during winter.

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

Dozens of prospective Central Michigan University students who were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships that include room and board have received an apology from the school — and offers of the equivalent of full-tuition scholarships.

Students and staff on campus at Central Michigan University (CMU) will be required to get their COVID-19 booster shot by mid-January, the school reported Wednesday.

Colleges and universities across Michigan have different requirements for students as they head back to campus this fall.

An off-campus shooting has left Central Michigan University quarterback John Keller and another student hospitalized for injuries.

A former Central Michigan baseball star is off to an incredible start and has forced his way into the starting lineup for the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

As of 5:30 p.m. Monday crews from a fire department were at the scene working to address the situation. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Dow Science Building at Central Michigan University was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a chemical spill. There were no illnesses or injuries caused by the chemical spill. Police have not provided any information on the chemical that spilled. As of 5:30 p.m. Monday crews from a fire department were at the scene working to address the situation.

Many young men play football their whole lives and sometimes never get a shot at the Super Bowl. “He never touched a football other than me and him tossing it around in the yard,” said Danna’s father Vaughn Danna. Mike Danna was a natural despite breaking his leg and missing five games his senior year. AdMike Danna is now in the NFL playing defensive end for the Chiefs, one win away from a Super Bowl championship. “I would tell Mike before every game ‘Let’s get a quarterback today.’ I would say to Mike, ‘Get Tom Brady,’” said Vaughn Danna.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)Tampa Bay Buccaneer cornerback and Macomb Township native Sean Murphy-Bunting is one win away from a Super Bowl championship because he always bet on himself. Sean Murphy-Bunting met with new head coach John Bonemego, who offered him a gray shirt on the spot. When he has his mind set on something, he works hard at it,” said Kim Murphy-Bunting. Kim Murphy-Bunting will be in the stand as always, as his biggest fan.

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) will return with a 6-game football season, meaning all 10 major conferences will play this fall. The MAC was the first of the NCAA division one conferences to postpone their football season due to the coronavirus pandemic. “There are simply too many unknowns for us to put our student athletes in situations that are not clearly understood,” said MAC Commissioner John Steinbrecher at the time. After the Big Ten Conference reversed its decision to postpone the season, pressure built on the rest of the conferences to do the same. Read more: Big Ten reinstates fall football season, with games scheduled to begin Oct. 23-24

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) could be returning to the football field this year following a key vote expected Friday. UPDATE: Mid-American Conference football to return with 6-game seasonThe MAC was the first of the NCAA division one conferences to postpone their football season due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s expected they’ll vote on whether to have a fall season. Of course, the state of Michigan has a big stake in this with three of the 12 schools in state -- Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University, and Eastern Michigan University. Read more: Big Ten reinstates fall football season, with games scheduled to begin Oct. 23-24

DETROIT In person classes are expected to continue at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant despite more than 300 coronavirus cases recently being linked to the college. Administrators at the college say in person classes will continue until it is no longer possible. In response, students have started a Not Fired Up For Fall campaign to push for classes to move online. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 106,215 as of Monday morning, including 6,534 deaths, state officials report. The latest update on cases and deaths was given Saturday.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University shows no signs of shutting down campus as it nears 300 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases associated with it’s university population. The administration is pushing to keep students on campus until it is no longer feasible, but tensions with students are increasing. However, the Central Michigan District Health Department reports it’s identified 260 cases related to CMU’s student population. A group of students participating in a #NotFiredUpForFall campaign put up signs in popular spots on campus Monday calling on the university to suspend in-person classes. CMU President Bob Davies addressed these requests in a letter on Aug. 28.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University school officials are threatening to suspend students who attend large parties as cases of coronavirus spike on campus. A video surfaced online showing police breaking up a party at the Deerfield Village Apartments near campus in Mount Pleasant. Aug. 22, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 96,024; Death toll now at 6,389In a letter to students, the university said it may fine or suspend students who take part. “The actions of a few selfish students have ruined an entire year for thousands of their peers,” the letter said. The school requires mandatory self-screening every day for students and staff.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University announced Monday that the school will start and end its fall semester early because of the coronavirus (COVID). New CMU fall semester start date: Aug. 17, 2020New CMU fall semester end date: Nov. 25, 2020CMU President Bob Davies said the semester will now begin Aug. 17, two weeks earlier than previously scheduled. Eight-week courses for the Fall I session will begin Aug. 31 and end Oct. 23. “Central Michigan University will continue to adhere to this guidance closely. We are thrilled to have our students returning to Mount Pleasant for the fall semester, and we will ensure we do it as safely as possible."

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan University has eliminated its men’s track program as part of budget cuts triggered by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Athletic Director Michael Alford said the indoor and outdoor men’s track teams are affected. “Hundreds of students have participated in this longstanding, successful program at Central Michigan, and we know this will impact them, and supporters of this program, greatly.”The decision was made as part of budget planning around the pandemic, Alford said. Scholarships for current men’s track and field students, including those awarded to new students starting in the fall, will be honored for the rest of their CMU careers, university officials said. “My heart goes out to these student-athletes," Alford said.

DETROIT – Central Michigan University will move classes online after spring break due to coronavirus concerns. “Out of an abundance of caution, and to prevent and contain the spread of the coronavirus, all CMU classes will move online after spring break through March 20. As campus remains open and operations will continue, staff are expected to report to work. Park Library remains open. The Counseling Center remains open and also provides online counseling services.

Basketball games for Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University have been postponed due to their opponent’s coronavirus suspicion. Two students from Ohio’s Miami University recently came back from China and have been quarantined. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to test the two to see if they have the virus.

(CNN) - With his NFL career apparently over, receiver Antonio Brown has enrolled in online classes at Central Michigan University to finish his college degree. Central Michigan confirmed that Brown is currently enrolled in online degree completion coursework at the university. Brown does not attend classes on a CMU campus, CMU said. Brown attended Central Michigan for three years before foregoing his senior year to enter the NFL. The Patriots signed Brown, but shortly after his move to New England, Brown was accused in a federal lawsuit of sexual assault and rape.

Antonio Brown says he has re-enrolled at Central Michigan University -- where he played college football for three seasons. Brown attended Central Michigan and played football there for three seasons (2007-09). A four-time All-Pro who caught 837 passes over nine seasons with the Steelers, Brown wore out his welcome in Pittsburgh after he went missing for two days before the 2018 season finale. But he never played a game for the Raiders, quarreling with the coach and general manager until they, too, released him. The Patriots signed him only a few hours later, giving him a one-year deal.

Antonio Brown says he has re-enrolled at Central Michigan University -- where he played college football for three seasons. CMU confirmed the news in a statement to Local 4: "Antonio Brown is currently enrolled in online degree completion coursework at Central Michigan University. Brown attended Central Michigan and played football there for three seasons (2007-09). A four-time All-Pro who caught 837 passes over nine seasons with the Steelers, Brown wore out his welcome in Pittsburgh after he went missing for two days before the 2018 season finale. The Patriots signed him only a few hours later, giving him a one-year deal.

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A residence hall at Central Michigan University was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat. The @cmupd received information about a bomb threat regarding Ronan Hall. Those in Ronan should evacuate, report to the UC and notify their supervisors. Central Michigan U. (@CMUniversity) August 8, 2019Ronan Hall was the first residence structure at Central Michigan Normal.

This Sunday, Devin Scillian hosts an expanded Flashpoint at 10 a.m. that addresses the mass shootings in schools that have both killed and terrorized students across the country. In Flashpoint: Generation Under Fire Devin tackles the question of school shootings and school security from many angles talking to lawmakers, law enforcement, teachers and mental health providers. Theres nothing more important than our children's safety so we hope youll join us for this special Flashpoint. For nearly 20 years, Flashpoint has been a place for respectful discourse about the issues of the day. Meet the Press with Chuck Todd will start at the later time of 11 a.m. on Local 4.

DETROIT – Central Michigan University announced Thursday what it calls a "modest" tuition hike. The university will charge $7 more per credit hour. The 1.96 percent increase to tuition brings the current $358 credit hour to $365. Central Michigan said it usually adjusts tuition in July but decided to adjust and announce it in April to give students and prospective students time to plan. According to CMU, the earlier date also allows the university more time to put together financial aid packages.