Michigan Democrats expand voter registration and election safeguards in the swing state

Michigan Democrats expand voter registration and election safeguards in the swing state

Michigan Democrats are building on an effort to overhaul election laws in the state by allowing 16-year-olds to register before they can legally vote at 18 and adding more protections for election officials ahead of a 2024 presidential election that the swing state could play a critical role in. The election bills package, signed Thursday … Read more

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season

The back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else next weekend. A season defined by almost-upsets and favorites finding a way continued during rivalry week with CFP contenders withstanding unranked in-state foes Saturday. No. 1 Georgia had to work harder than it has in years … Read more

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney a possible candidate for Texas A&M job

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney a possible candidate for Texas A&M job

Brent Zwerneman is a staff writer for the Houston Chronicle covering Texas A&M athletics. He can be reached at brent.zwerneman@houstonchronicle.com. He is a graduate of Oak Ridge High School and Sam Houston State University, where he played baseball. Brent is the author of four published books about Texas A&M, three related to A&M athletics. He’s … Read more

Michigan Capitol implements new AI tech to detect guns

Michigan Capitol implements new AI tech to detect guns

LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – An artificial intelligence that can identify guns is being implemented on the Michigan Capitol grounds.  It’s called ZeroEyes, and it analyzes surveillance footage from existing cameras. It’s meant to be an additional layer of security improvements for the state Capitol.  “If someone pulls a gun out in front of one … Read more

Ottawa Co. health officer asks judge to enforce $4M settlement

Ottawa Co. health officer asks judge to enforce $4M settlement

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Ottawa County’s health officer filed a motion asking a judge to enforce a settlement agreement between her and the county. Adeline Hambley’s attorney, Sarah Howard, says it’s a case of “buyer’s remorse,” claiming the county agreed to settle for $4 million initially, but now is trying to back out. Howard says … Read more

VIDEO: Lincoln Park police search for person of interest after youth sports center damaged by fire

VIDEO: Lincoln Park police search for person of interest after youth sports center damaged by fire

LINCOLN PARK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The Lincoln Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a person of interest in connection to an arson that happened at the Lincoln Park Junior Rails and Cheer building in October.  The incident happened at about 4:25 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, at 4050 … Read more

University of Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says

University of Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says

Michigan is preparing to take possible legal action if the Big Ten Conference punishes the Wolverines’ football program before a full investigation into allegations of an impermissible scouting and sign-stealing scheme, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The potential for a court fight has increased in recent days … Read more

AP survey finds 80% of major college football schools now sell alcohol at stadiums on game day

AP survey finds 80% of major college football schools now sell alcohol at stadiums on game day

College football tailgates are as synonymous with the game as blocking and tackling. Burgers, brats and beer go along with the cornhole and camaraderie for tens of thousands of people every Saturday, a beloved tradition seen outside stadiums big and small. “My dad almost gets more excited for football season than I do because of … Read more

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Separation weekend in Big 12, SEC becomes survive-and-advance day around nation

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Separation weekend in Big 12, SEC becomes survive-and-advance day around nation

A separation weekend in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference turned into a survive-and-advance Saturday around college football. It’s November. Just win. Don’t fret over the how. No. 1 Georgia got all it could handle from No 14 Missouri and No. 8 Alabama won a score-fest with No. 13 LSU to put the SEC superpowers … Read more