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Walled Lake Central High School was placed under a lockdown on Tuesday morning after police received a report of shots fired at the school, but police have cleared the scene.

The first axe throwing establishment has finally arrived in the Detroit market.

Michigan’s high school wrestling season begins with its first dual meets on Wednesday, but the state’s best have already logged countless hours preparing their bodies for a shot at greatness. From a team perspective, the state’s four defending champions – Davison, Lowell, Dundee and Clinton – all return loaded rosters that should have them in contention once again, but there are several schools that are eager and capable of dethroning the reigning champs in 2022. Team districts begin Feb. 9, and the individual tournament starts on Feb. 12, and this year’s playoffs include a new MHSAA-sponsored girls division that will see the top female wrestlers crowned alongside the boys at Ford Field on March 5. As usual, those dates will be here before you know it, so check out the links below to get the scoop on the state’s best grapplers heading into the 2021-22 season. Top 10 girls wrestlersTop 50 lightweight wrestlersTop 50 middleweight wrestlersTop 50 upperweight wrestlersMore high school sports coverageMHSAA adds girls wrestling state tournament for 2021-22 school yearRecord-setting high school wrestler looks to take flight at University of MichiganFour-time state champ Alex Facundo gives wrestlers pep talk on break from Penn StateJackson Northwest wrestler earns All-American honors at 16U Fargo NationalsGR Catholic Central senior doesn’t allow Crohn’s Disease to derail football careerCheck out the 2021 MLive Football Dream Teams for offense and defense

The COVID-19 pandemic started with a bang in Michigan, with exponential case growth in March 2020 that turned life upside down within a matter of days. Twenty-one months into the pandemic, many wonder: When and how will it end?

Insured Michigan drivers will be receiving auto insurance refunds after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to redistribute funds from its $5 billion surplus back to the people.

Insured Michigan drivers can expect a refund check of $400 in 2022 after Gov. Whitmer requested a surplus reported by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association be returned to residents.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A new Washtenaw County legal unit aims to shine a spotlight on crimes against workers and other forms of financial exploitation traditionally under-enforced across Michigan, according to reform-minded Prosecutor Eli Savit, who rolled out the program on Monday, Dec. 6. Slumlords who poison children with toxic lead violations, businesses that cheat employees out of wages and contractors who skirt county worker protection rules could all face consequences in the courtroom in the new “economic justice unit,” Savit said.

Insured Michigan drivers can expect a refund check of $400 in 2022 after Gov. Whitmer requested a surplus reported by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association be returned to residents.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined CNN's Don Lemon on Tuesday morning to discuss the Oxford High School shooting investigation.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Roosevelt Park neighborhood in Grand Rapids is hosting a community Christmas tree lighting celebration on Friday, Dec. 10, at the Roosevelt Park Lodge and Gym. The event, which starts at 5 p.m., includes music, activities, hot chocolate, decorations, treats and the lighting of a Christmas tree. The Roosevelt Park Lodge and Gym is located at 739 Van Raalte Dr. SW.Synia Jordan, vice chair of the South Division-Grandville Avenue corridor improvement authority, said the event will provide neighborhood residents with an opportunity to celebrate the holiday and learn about the neighborhood. “Just a good community gathering.”The event comes after a similar event in the Boston Square neighborhood. The tree lighting event in downtown Grand Rapids was held Dec. 3.

Michigan’s attorney general says her office won’t be the agency to conduct a planned third-party investigation into the events at Oxford High School that occurred before last week’s school shooting that left four students dead.

After an uneven start to the nonconference, Michigan (5-3) finds itself with plenty to prove, starting with Tuesday’s trip to Nebraska (7 p.m. Related: Michigan frosh point guard Frankie Collins makes his case for more playing timeMichigan, by the metrics, is easing into Big Ten play. On the flip side, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan State have looked better than expected. Asked if he viewed Tuesday as the start of a title defense or a fresh season, Howard didn’t hesitate. Everyone is going for the Big Ten title for 2021-22.”For Michigan, that pursuit begins on Tuesday.

The 2021-22 high school wrestling gets rolling for both boys and girls Dec. 8 with the first dual matches of the season. High school girls wrestling in the state of Michigan continues to grow and this year the sport reaches a new milestone with a girls division being added to the Michigan High School Athletic Association individual state finals that will take place at Ford Field in Detroit on March 4 and 5. Not only are girls making wrestling news in the state, but the top girl wrestlers in the state and showcasing their skills across the nation and proving they can compete with anyone. Eliana Bommarito of Hartland is ranked number one in the nation in her weight class. Wrestling fans will also get the opportunity to see the skills of Mason freshman Cecilia Williams who begins her high school career as the number-one ranked wrestler in the nation in her weight class.

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud were announced Monday as finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

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Oxford Community Schools have declined Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s offer to conduct a third-party review of the shooting that left four students dead and injured four other people.

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The Detroit Pistons threw away an 18-point lead vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, despite a career-high scoring night for rookie Cade Cunningham.

When a family of five from Northville was killed by a drunk driver, the sister of one of the victims decided to make meaningful change in their honor.

Three teams have been deployed to hospitals across the state of Michigan amid its fourth surge.

The seven-day moving average of COVID cases in Michigan is still high, with about 7,300 cases per day.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Students, staff and visitors at Grand Rapids Public Schools will be required to wear masks inside all district buildings for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. The district first implemented its mask mandate on Aug. 17, requiring all K-12 students, staff and visitors to wear masks indoors for the start of the school year. School leaders also took into consideration feedback from GRPS families and staff on the mask mandate, Roby said. Of the respondents, 68% said they wanted the district to continue to implement a K-12 mask mandate. The approval of vaccines for kids meant the Kent County Health Department’s countywide school mask mandate would also be lifted on Jan. 2, the day before most school districts return after winter break.

A $50 million lawsuit has been filed against a utility over an explosion that killed two people and damaged several homes in Flint, Michigan.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Roads are dangerous this evening in Kalamazoo because of winter weather, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). KDPS reported, as of about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, dangerous driving conditions developed throughout the city. The city’s public services department is aware and is diligently working to salt major roads intersections, police said in a news release. Kalamazoo Public Safety is aware of numerous hills where traffic is stopped and is working to divert traffic appropriately. “As a reminder for winter driving, please police leave ample space to bring a vehicle to a safe stop, drive slowly, and wear your seatbelt,” the KDPS news release states.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation's findings will determine whether school officials will be charged in last Tuesday's attack at Oxford High School.

LANSING, MI -- The Powerball jackpot is making its way toward $300 million as the estimated jackpot for the drawing held on Monday, Dec. 6 is worth $280 million. The cash option for tonight’s drawing is worth an estimated $205 million. It’s worth noting that the jackpot for Saturday’s drawing was $8 million less than the estimated jackpot as ticket sales did not meet expectations. How to play Mega Millions and PowerballFor the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Wolverine FLL lottery club which claimed a $1.05 billion jackpot in March.

KENT COUNTY, MI — The Kent County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in an Alpine Township homicide, the sheriff’s office reports. On Monday, Dec. 6, the Kent County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Kentwood man in connection to the homicide that was reported on Dec. 1, in Alpine Township, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. Investigators worked the case throughout the weekend, collecting evidence that connected the Kentwood man to the crime, the sheriff’s office said. The case will be reviewed by the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office and the suspect’s name will be released upon arraignment, police said. According to the Kent County Medical Examiner’s Office, Wright suffered a gun shot wound while in his vehicle, and his death was ruled a homicide.

Alabama Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C.

He ranks second in the nation in rushing yards, rushing yards per game (136.3) and has the fourth-most rushing yards in a season in program history. After two productive seasons at Wake Forest, Walker transferred to Michigan State in January because he felt the offense was a better fit. He had 23 rushes for 197 yards and five touchdowns to lead Michigan State to a win against Michigan on Oct. 30. Walker has topped 100 yards rushing in eight games this season and eclipsed 200 yards on the ground twice. Following the win against Penn State, Walker said he was undecided if this will be his last season at Michigan State but planned on playing in a bowl game.

Michigan football’s star edge rusher, Aidan Hutchinson, has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

Michigan reclaimed glory Saturday night in Indianapolis, routing Iowa to win the Big Ten championship and reach the College Football Playoff. MLive’s “Wolverine Confidential” podcast recaps the victory with first-hand perspective from reporter Aaron McMann, who was on site and took it all in. The guys to discuss the game’s big moments, the aftermath and Michigan’s subsequent No. 2 ranking in the College Football Playoff. Plus, an update on the Michigan men’s and women’s basketball programs and hockey.

Michigan’s football program appears to be in a good position to land Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star safety Keon Sabb. 80 overall recruit in the 2022 class, per 247Sports’ Composite rankings, decommitted from Clemson on Monday, and the Wolverines are the favorite to land the talented defensive back, according to 247Sports’ Anna Hickey. Sabb’s decommitment comes a day after Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables left to take the head coaching job at Oklahoma. “Michigan the likely landing spot,” Hickey reported. If Michigan can land Sabb, he would become its second top-100 recruit in the class, joining Grosse Pointe South five-star cornerback Will Johnson.

MONTCALM COUNTY, MI – An 11-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bike Monday afternoon on a rural road near Alma. The fatal crash happened around 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, on East McBride’s Road near North Douglas Road in Ferris Township, according to Michigan State Police troopers. Around that time, troopers say the boy was riding his bicycle around a semi-truck parked in front of his home when he rode into the path of a vehicle heading eastbound on McBride’s Road. The boy was struck by the vehicle, which was driven by a 34-year-old woman from Carson City. Troopers were assisted by Montcalm EMS, the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Department and Montcalm County Central Dispatch.

Michigan environmental officials have the results from water testing done after the northern wall of a boat slip belonging to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collapsed on Nov. 26.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council have announced a new collaboration to improve adult literacy in the region. “Western Michigan University has had a history of dedicating efforts to promote civic engagement in our community,” Montgomery said in a statement. That has included service-learning developments, internship opportunities for students and defining relevant areas of research to expand knowledge on adult literacy issues. “The Kalamazoo Literacy Council educated the public about the needs of adults who struggle to read,” Evans said. The free symposium, “Fostering Leadership and Equity Through Adult Literacy,” facilitates cooperation between the academic research of best practices in adult literacy and community-based application of best practices, WMU said in a statement.

Michigan identified 107 new COVID-19 outbreaks last week, including 46 linked to K-12 schools and 39 associated with long-term care facilities. But instead of offering regional outbreak data across 16 setting types, the state is now only reporting outbreak data across a select six setting types. Region 2N (Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties): 72 clusters, with 18 new and 54 ongoing outbreaks. Region 2S (city of Detroit and Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties): 64 clusters, with 12 new and 52 ongoing outbreaks. If you have any COVID-19 questions that you’d like answered, please submit them to covidquestions@mlive.com to be considered for future MLive reporting.

Michigan reported 16,590 cases, about 5,530 a day, and 127 deaths from Saturday, Dec. 4 through Monday, Dec. 6. Over the last week, Michigan has reported an average of 7,366 cases and 109 deaths per day. This is an increase from a week ago, when the state was reporting 6,048 cases and 60 deaths per day for seven days. Rounding out the top 10 were: Oakland County (1,890), Kent County (1,083), Genesee County (716), Ottawa County (545), Washtenaw County (471), St. Clair County (434), Kalamazoo County (415), and Ingham County (377). Below is a chart that tracks the state’s seven-day average for reported COVID-19 deaths per day over the course of the pandemic.

Michigan health officials identified 46 new COVID-19 outbreaks linked to K-12 schools last week, resulting in the infection of at least 215 students and staff. The state continues to track another 511 ongoing school outbreaks that have had at least one additional case over the past 28 days. Those outbreaks have affected 7,184 students and staff, according to the health department’s latest school outbreaks report, published Monday, Dec. 6. An outbreak is defined by the state health department as three or more cases with a link by place and time indicating a shared exposure outside of a household. Among the 46 new school outbreaks, only one involved 10 or more students and staff -- an outbreak involving 20 students at Davison Middle School in Genesee County.

ST. IGNACE, MI - A robust weather system has been hitting the state on Monday with high wind gusts, leading to the Mackinac Bridge Authority to take actions to keep drivers and occupants of high-profile vehicles safe. Bridge personnel are currently stationed at both ends of the structure to provide instructions regarding how and when to proceed across the bridge. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is asking motorists to reduce their speed to 20 mph as they approach the bridge and to be prepared to stop. All vehicles must exercise appropriate caution, according to the bridge authority. Additional steps will be implemented by the Mackinac Bridge Authority if conditions change, so those who are planning to travel to the Straits area are asked to tune into AM radio 530 or 1610 for updates.

Michigan is tracking coronavirus outbreaks in schools across the state.

There are several organizations in Southeast Michigan that can point you in the right direction to find help with mental health issues.

At least 18 people complained of “mild allergic reactions” and other health concerns, up to hospitalization, after consuming recalled marijuana from Michigan, a state licensing officials testified last week. Despite a lack of clear information about what led to those health issues, Michigan Court of Claims Judge Christopher M. Murray lifted the recall on a large portion of the recalled marijuana.

Tracking the 7-day moving average for new daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan.

Michigan reported 16,590 new cases of COVID-19 and 127 virus-related deaths Monay -- an average of 5,530 cases over the past three days.

The high school boys basketball season was set to begin tonight with a bang as the Motor City Tip-Off Classic invitational was set to include four games involving top teams in Michigan. Due to compliance issues, however, the event has been canceled and the eight teams involved are scrambling to reschedule. The event was scheduled to be hosted in Detroit at the Wayne County Community College District’s Curtis L. Ivery Health & Wellness Center. The games impacted are River Rouge vs. Roseville, Detroit Catholic Central vs. Detroit Edison, Detroit U-D Jesuit vs. Detroit King, and Brother Rice vs. Grand Blanc. The Tip-Off Classic was planning to use an unauthorized streaming services broadcast the games.

Court records, social media offer clues about parents of Oxford school shooter“We know that he either had that weapon with him or someplace where he could have stored it in the school. Tim Throne, superintendent of the Oxford school district, said Crumbley and his parents met with counselors on the day of the shooting. Thorne said a third party will investigate the events that occurred before the school shooting in Oxford Township, a community of about 23,000 people roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of Detroit. And McDonald filed involuntary manslaughter charges against his parents, saying they failed to intervene on the day of the tragedy despite being confronted with the drawing and its disturbing message. Read more:Manhunt ends: Parents of accused Oxford school shooter arrested in Detroit‘Ethan don’t do it,’ Mom texted son when she heard news of Oxford school shooting, prosecutor saysParents of alleged gunman charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oxford school shooting

Nearly a month into the college basketball regular season, the state of Michigan has one ranked basketball team. And it isn’t the one that started the season ranked in the top 10. Michigan State climbed to No. Michigan State was ranked No. Michigan St. 7-220.

LANSING -- The Kirtland’s warbler has been named the new face of a specialty Michigan license plate. Starting in January 2022, the once-endangered bird will grace the state’s wildlife habitat fundraising license plate in honor of the species’ recovery. “We hope highlighting the Kirtland’s warbler will encourage continued funding for conservation efforts of Michigan’s threatened and endangered species.”In 2019, the Kirtland’s warbler was removed from the federal endangered species list. The elk license plate will remain available until the end of December 2021. The wildlife habitat license plate can be purchased through the Michigan Secretary of State.

ROYAL OAK, MI - Michigan has lost a member of its red panda community. Ta-Shi was one of the oldest red pandas living at an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo. After a 2018 expansion, the Detroit Zoo’s red panda exhibit, known as the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Red Panda Forest, became one of the largest of its kind in the country. Red pandas are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. On average, adult red pandas typically weigh between eight and 17 pounds.

A Michigan teacher has been suspended for disturbing comments made to students following the shooting at Oxford High School last week.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- A new IV therapy location will be opening in Ann Arbor early next year, the first of four locations planned for the east side of Michigan. Infusion Associates, which provides outpatient infusion therapy for chronic illnesses and COVID-19, announced it would be opening an Ann Arbor location in January 2022 at 250 West Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 130. The new location is the fifth in Michigan and the first of four planned for the east side of the state. Infusion Associates provides outpatient infusion therapy for those unable to take or tolerate oral medications, as well as provides COVID-19 monoclonal antibody infusions. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Washtenaw County could be limited in implementing future tax increases.

The prosecutor overseeing the case against the student accused in last week’s deadly Michigan school shooting and who took the rare step of charging his parents has left open the possibility that school officials could also face charges.

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI - A man, 60, from Van Buren County’s Keeler Township, was arrested last week after admitting to police he exposed himself to a woman and her young daughter. The man was arrested on charges of aggravated indecent exposure and accosting a minor with immoral purposes at a Sister Lakes laundromat Saturday afternoon, Nov. 4, according to a news release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to investigate the report of a man exposing and sexually pleasing himself in front of a 46-year-old woman and her 11-year-old daughter at the laundromat on 95th Avenue, police said. Footage revealed the suspect exposing his genitalia and sexually pleasing himself while looking at the daughter before being verbally confronted by the mother, police said. After he was arrested, the 60-year-old man was taken to the Van Buren County Jail, pending arraignment on the two charges he faces.

JACKSON, MI – The holiday season can be an added source of stress for families in need, and Community Action Agency is seeking the public’s help to lessen this burden this year. Currently one family in Jackson County and seven families in Hillsdale County still are in need of being selected in the Adopt-A-Family program, CAA officials said. CAA identified the families within its programs who are working to achieve self-sufficiency but need a little extra help for the holidays. Gifts can either be delivered through CAA staff, or if the family agrees, gifts can be dropped off personally to the family. Questions about the CAA Adopt-a-Family program can be directed to Communications and Information Manager Steve York at 517-539-8310 or syork@caajlh.org.

Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Express Employment Professionals of Grand Rapids is recruiting for over 500 light industrial positions during what it’s calling a week-long “jobs fest.”The staffing company says in a news release that it represents over 100 Grand Rapids area employers, and that hourly wages for the open positions range from $14 to $20 or more. Job seekers can participate by calling (616) 281-0611 between 8 a.m. and 5 pm., or by stopping by the Express Employment Professionals’ office at 1760 44th St. SW in Wyoming. Job seekers can also schedule a phone interview online by clicking here. “As we move into the end of the year companies are continuing to ramp up their hiring efforts as they look towards 2022,” David Robb, director of operations at Express Employment Professionals, said in a news release. “This year we are seeing more hiring demand than ever before for this time of year.

Ford on Monday informed employees that it now plans to begin a pilot phase for select employees in February and March.

Michigan dominated Ohio State and Iowa the last two weeks of the regular season to win a Big Ten championship, but now, it will face by far its toughest test as Georgia awaits in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Michigan’s boys high school basketball season officially tips off Monday, giving fans their first look at the 2021-22 hoops landscape and giving players their first opportunity to reap the rewards of their offseason grind. Constantine’s home game against Berrien Springs is the only opening-night contest around Kalamazoo, as many of the most compelling matchups will happen later in the year, when conference titles are at stake.

KALAMAZOO, MI –Western Michigan is staying close to home for the 2021 college football bowl season. The Broncos will travel two hours east for a Quick Lane Bowl matchup with Nevada at Ford Field in Detroit, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27. WMU will be making its 11th bowl appearance and its second postseason trip to Ford Field, following the Broncos’ 2011 matchup with Purdue in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, which the Boilermakers won 37-32. The Broncos’ lone bowl win came in 2015, when the P.J. More college football bowl coverageEastern Michigan football gets Liberty in Lending Tree BowlMichigan State to face Pittsburgh in Peach BowlMichigan earns College Football Playoff berth, to play GeorgiaSkyy Moore’s record-tying game leads WMU football past MAC West champ Northern Illinois

The school has sold out its allotment of tickets for the semifinal matchup against Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 31. The athletic department’s email directed fans to the Orange Bowl website to buy tickets. The high demand for the Orange Bowl is unsurprising. The Bulldogs have not appeared in the Orange Bowl since 1959. This year’s Orange Bowl matchup is set to start at 7:30 p.m.

MLive released its offensive and defensive Dream Teams for the 2021 Michigan high school football season last week, which highlighted some of the state’s best players. If you missed who made the list from MLive’s nine coverage areas, you can see all of them by clicking on the links below.

Guns used in U.S. school shootings have often come from the homes of young perpetrators, but parents are rarely charged for the violence that occurs, experts say.

YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti Community Schools is seeking qualified teachers and classroom paraprofessionals during an upcoming virtual career fair. The district will conduct 30-minute interviews with interested candidates via Zoom from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. Candidates interested in interviewing should schedule an interview online by Dec. 15. For more information on job openings in the district or the job fair, visit the district’s website or contact YCS Human Resource Director Sue McCarty via email. READ MORE:More Washtenaw County schools cancel classes due to threats, staff shortagesTeaching art, serving lunch, driving the bus: Brutal shortage has Michigan schools looking for ‘super subs’Ann Arbor Public Schools explains shortage of subs, breaks down staff absences

On Monday, Dec. 6, the Detroit Zoo announced that a 16-year-old red panda has been euthanized due to a rapid decline in health.

Tributes to the four slain students were all over Michigan and the Big Ten championship game on Saturday.

Representative Thomas Massie is facing criticism for sharing the post in the wake of a school shooting​ in Michigan.

Early in his freshman season at Michigan, he’s taken the same approach coming off the bench. For the first time all season, he played more than starting point guard DeVante’ Jones (17 minutes). Michigan made the same move last season with Columbia grad transfer point guard Mike Smith, and it worked out very well. Howard -- who famously was part of an all-freshman starting five at Michigan -- has started one freshman, Caleb Houstan, from the season opener. If Collins gives Michigan the best chance to win, Howard will make the change, regardless of Collins’ inexperience or the fact that Jones could feel slighted.

MLive sets the stage for the 2021-22 campaign by offering a look at the boys basketball scene in the Bay City area, with a glance at the top seniors, top juniors and top games to watch. Here we take a glance at 10 must-see games from the 26-team MLive Bay City coverage area. John Glenn at Bay City Western (7 p.m., Dec. 7): There sometimes isn’t a lot of love between these neighboring rivals. Bay City Western at Bay City Central (7 p.m., Feb. 15): There is a never a dull moment when these archrivals clash. RELATED READING20 seniors watch on the Bay City area girls basketball scene10 juniors to watch on the Bay City area girls basketball scene10 must-see games on the Bay City area girls basketball scene

Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation's findings will determine whether school officials will be charged in last Tuesday's attack at Oxford High School.

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The Kirtland's warbler will replace the elk on Michigan's wildlife habitat license plate starting in January.

The curtain drops on the 2021-22 high school wrestling season Dec. 8 with the first dual matches of the season. The state of Michigan is again home to an outstanding group of wrestlers in the upperweight classes and those wrestlers begin the march to Ford Field in Detroit and the individual wrestling state finals scheduled for March 4 and 5. The Clinton wrestling team has been a force in Division 4 the past several seasons and that will not change this year with senior Logan Badge returning. Badge is looking to join an exclusive club of Michigan wrestlers as he aims for a fourth individual state championship this season.

NASHVILLE, MI — MOO-ve on over, there’s a new No. 1 chocolate ice cream in America. MOO-ville Creamery, out of Nashville, Michigan, was recently recognized by The North American Ice Cream Association for its flavorful chocolate ice cream — as well as its traditional strawberry and vanilla flavors — at the association’s annual Conecon last month in Orlando, Florida.

FLINT, MI -- The “This is Me” special needs fashion show has become a safe space for 22-year-old Emari Suggs. “I’ve learned that in order for both me and Emari to be happy, I have to stop making him conform. Related: ‘This Is Me’ special needs fashion show in Flint provides stage to showcase confidenceParticipants in the fashion show ranged from 1 to 40 years old and hail from Flint to Texas. Autism Support and Resource Center, Hurley Medical Center, HAP and Community Foundation of Greater Flint partnered with Trendsetter Productions to put on the event. Inspired by the interaction, Palmer set out to give a platform to individuals who have special needs and a spotlight to do something that they’re more than capable of doing.

The team received inspiration from last week’s tragic events that had taken place in Oxford, Mich.

Michigan has prices continue to decline as crude oil prices drop, according to data from AAA.

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Detectives with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office plan to interview a Metro Detroit artist who they believe may have a connection to the disappearance of the parents of the 15-year-old accused in the Oxford High School shooting.

Attorney General Dana Nessel said she’s been in communication with Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald about her concerns and frustration involving the school shooting at Oxford High School. The Attorney General said these types of investigations are perfect for her office.

All three people who have been charged so far in connection with the fatal Oxford High School shooting are related and jailed at the same facility.

Michigan was already struggling with its fourth surge of the coronavirus before word came that yet another variant, now called omicron, has mutated its way into circulation.

With school shootings a large concern across the United States, many schools have implemented the ALICE training program in an effort to prepare students and school staff for such an emergency.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald sat down with Flashpoint host Devin Scillian to discuss her thought process behind charging Ethan Crumbley’s parents in connection with the Oxford High School shooting.

The College Football Playoff is set and it is historic: Cincinnati will play Alabama in the Cotton Bowl and Michigan will face Georgia in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

Michigan is the No. 2 team in the final College Football Playoff rankings and will play No. 3 Georgia in the Orange Bowl semifinal.

Even though the Michigan Wolverines made it to the mountaintop of the Big Ten, champions for the first time in 17 years, they made it clear Saturday night some things are bigger than football.

The parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter appeared to have fled town Friday following news that they were to face charges in the shooting, and police say they were assisted by someone they knew.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office announced Sunday it has offered “full and comprehensive review” of the Oxford High School shooting to the Oxford school district.

The Michigan Wolverines are Big Ten champions, and for the first time in program history, they will be in the College Football Playoff.

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Hassan Haskins ran for two second-half touchdowns and broke a school record as No. 2 Michigan captured its first Big Ten title in 17 years and a probable playoff berth with a 42-3 rout over No. 15 Iowa.

Michigan heads into its first Big Ten championship game with a national playoff berth on the line when the Wolverines face Iowa -- a matchup that seemed improbable just a week ago.

Michigan poison control officials have issued a warning about possible cases of fentanyl-laced marijuana in the state, labeling it as a potential “emerging public health threat.”

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OSCO) is holding a news conference Saturday afternoon to discuss the details of the arrest of James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter.

The Michigan Wolverines have won their first Big Ten Conference football championship since 2004, first outright since 2003, and subsequently earned their spot in the College Football Playoff to play for a national championship.

In a letter, Tim Throne, the superintendent of Oxford Community Schools, offered the school’s version of the events that led up to the tragic shooting at Oxford High School earlier this week.

Hunter Dickinson had 23 points and 14 rebounds, freshman Caleb Houstan scored a season-high 17 points and No. 24 Michigan beat San Diego State 72-58.