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Jim Harding, veteran OL coach, headed to Michigan football: Report
Jim Harding, veteran OL coach, headed to Michigan football: Report
New Michigan football OL coach Jim Harding has Midwest ties, having grown up in northwest Ohio, played college ball at Toledo and coached Troy High.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Jim Harding, veteran OL coach, headed to Michigan football: Report
Jared Goff's season defined by too many obstacles to overcome
Jared Goff's season defined by too many obstacles to overcome
Jared Goff ranks among the NFL's best in several categories. But he couldn't overcome myriad challenges to lead the Detroit Lions to the playoffs.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Jared Goff's season defined by too many obstacles to overcome
Michigan's very first babies of 2026 make their debut
Michigan's very first babies of 2026 make their debut
Babies born in Detroit and Troy shortly after midnight in 2026 are some of Michigan's very first babies of the year.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Michigan's very first babies of 2026 make their debut
Michigan football fleshes out offensive coaching staff with 3 hires
Michigan football fleshes out offensive coaching staff with 3 hires
Michigan football is set to hire Utah WR coach Micah Simon, QB coach Koy Detmer Jr. and TE coach Freddie Whittingham (brother of Kyle).
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January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Michigan football fleshes out offensive coaching staff with 3 hires
Church targeted in Mich. human trafficking case wants riches returned
Church targeted in Mich. human trafficking case wants riches returned
The Kingdom of God Global Church alleges the seizures interfere with a legitimate business operation, as well as freedom of religion.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Church targeted in Mich. human trafficking case wants riches returned
How much snow did your Michigan home get? Search by address
How much snow did your Michigan home get? Search by address
Winter weather is here in Michigan, and cold, snowy mornings are officially a regular part of the season. Search snow totals by address.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
How much snow did your Michigan home get? Search by address
Tax refunds could be up: When will IRS accept returns in 2026?
Tax refunds could be up: When will IRS accept returns in 2026?
Taxpayers could be stretched to new limits in 2026 as key but complicated new tax breaks kick into place on 2025 federal income tax returns.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tax refunds could be up: When will IRS accept returns in 2026?
Kyle Whittingham is bringing a former rival with him from Utah, having reportedly hired BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill at U-M on Thursday.
Michigan football makes it official, plucks Jay Hill from BYU as DC
Kyle Whittingham is bringing a former rival with him from Utah, having reportedly hired BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill at U-M on Thursday.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Kyle Whittingham is bringing a former rival with him from Utah, having reportedly hired BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill at U-M on Thursday.
6-7 is cooked: Michigan university releases 2026 list of banned words
6-7 is cooked: Michigan university releases 2026 list of banned words
From 6-7 to 'cooked' to 'my bad,' here's the 50th annual list of banished words and phrases from Lake Superior State University.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
6-7 is cooked: Michigan university releases 2026 list of banned words
BREAKING: Mary Sheffield became Detroit's 76th mayor after taking the oath of office in the morning on Jan. 1, becoming the first woman to serve as mayor in the city's history.
January 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING: Mary Sheffield became Detroit's 76th mayor after taking the oath of office in the morning on Jan. 1, becoming the first woman to serve as mayor in the city's history.
Cold finish for Michigan football matched by warm hopes for 2026
Cold finish for Michigan football matched by warm hopes for 2026
"It was tough in there," Michigan football LB Cole Sullivan said after the loss. "We know that there's going to be a lot of changes made."
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January 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Cold finish for Michigan football matched by warm hopes for 2026
Utah was explosive under Beck, ranked No. 5 in scoring, No. 6 in yards per game and No. 2 in rushing yards per game during the 2025 season.
Michigan football set to hire Jason Beck as offensive coordinator
Utah was explosive under Beck, ranked No. 5 in scoring, No. 6 in yards per game and No. 2 in rushing yards per game during the 2025 season.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Utah was explosive under Beck, ranked No. 5 in scoring, No. 6 in yards per game and No. 2 in rushing yards per game during the 2025 season.
New Year's resolution for Detroit Lions: Fix the offensive line
New Year's resolution for Detroit Lions: Fix the offensive line
Tyler Linderbaum, 25, of the Baltimore Ravens is expected to be the best center in free agency and could fix many of the Lions' problems.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New Year's resolution for Detroit Lions: Fix the offensive line
Detroit Red Wings hit the halfway mark with 'huge' 51 points
Detroit Red Wings hit the halfway mark with 'huge' 51 points
An impressive first half has the Detroit Red Wings on a path that looks like it will lead to playoffs for the first time since 2016.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Detroit Red Wings hit the halfway mark with 'huge' 51 points
Powerball winning numbers, results for Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Powerball winning numbers, results for Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Wednesday, Dec. 31 drawing. Check out the results.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Powerball winning numbers, results for Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Aidan Hutchinson on Michigan hire of Kyle Whittingham: 'Cool dude'
Aidan Hutchinson on Michigan hire of Kyle Whittingham: 'Cool dude'
Aidan Hutchinson's connection with Michigan football has faded. But the Detroit Lions star commented on the Wolverines' new coach, Kyle Whittingham.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Aidan Hutchinson on Michigan hire of Kyle Whittingham: 'Cool dude'
Michigan couldn't hold onto a 3-point lead in the fourth quarter, Bryce Underwood threw three interceptions in the 2nd half and the Texas Longhorns raced past the Wolverines 41-27 in the Citrus Bowl on Wednesday.
January 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Michigan couldn't hold onto a 3-point lead in the fourth quarter, Bryce Underwood threw three interceptions in the 2nd half and the Texas Longhorns raced past the Wolverines 41-27 in the Citrus Bowl on Wednesday.
Is Kyle Whittingham coaching Michigan vs Texas in Citrus Bowl?
Is Kyle Whittingham coaching Michigan vs Texas in Citrus Bowl?
Is new Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham coaching the Wolverines vs. Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl today?
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December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Is Kyle Whittingham coaching Michigan vs Texas in Citrus Bowl?
Here are 12 restaurants opening in metro Detroit and beyond in 2026
Here are 12 restaurants opening in metro Detroit and beyond in 2026
As the calendar flips to 2026, several new restaurants are expected to open in metro Detroit and beyond. Here's a sampling.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Here are 12 restaurants opening in metro Detroit and beyond in 2026
History on the line when Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews meet in Detroit
History on the line when Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews meet in Detroit
When Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews meet Wednesday, there will be more than a reunion on the line.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
History on the line when Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews meet in Detroit
Is Michigan QB Bryce Underwood playing vs Texas in Citrus Bowl today?
Is Michigan QB Bryce Underwood playing vs Texas in Citrus Bowl today?
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood will likely be playing in the Citrus Bowl, as there has been no indication that he will opt out.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Is Michigan QB Bryce Underwood playing vs Texas in Citrus Bowl today?
Michigan football opt-out tracker for Citrus Bowl vs Texas
Michigan football opt-out tracker for Citrus Bowl vs Texas
Michigan football coach Biff Poggi has confirmed three players expected to opt out of the Citrus Bowl against Texas.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Michigan football opt-out tracker for Citrus Bowl vs Texas
Detroit Pistons depth charges rout of LA Lakers to finish road trip
Detroit Pistons depth charges rout of LA Lakers to finish road trip
Detroit Pistons score: Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27 points and backup Marcus Sasser added 19 points off the bench to lasso the LA Lakers.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Detroit Pistons depth charges rout of LA Lakers to finish road trip
Tobias Harris injury update: Detroit Pistons forward exits vs Lakers
Tobias Harris injury update: Detroit Pistons forward exits vs Lakers
Detroit Pistons veteran forward Tobias Harris exited the first half of their road game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tobias Harris injury update: Detroit Pistons forward exits vs Lakers
Winter storm moves on, but warnings remain in Michigan. What to know
Winter storm moves on, but warnings remain in Michigan. What to know
While a major winter storm has moved east, several warnings and advisories remain in Michigan. Here's where.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Winter storm moves on, but warnings remain in Michigan. What to know