Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against Michigan State University over the leak of her identity in the sexual harassment investigation involving former head coach Mel Tucker has been dismissed by a federal judge.
Decades ago, one man looked at a potato chip and said, “I can make this better.” That turned into a quest -- and it turns out there’s a lot of science behind a bag of chips.
An invasive beetle is continuing to spread across Michigan, and scientists at Michigan State University want to hear from you if you spot it.
Brenda Tracy, the sexual-assault advocate who said former Michigan State Spartans football head coach Mel Tucker harassed her, has now filed a new lawsuit naming major Michigan State University donor and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Vice President JD Vance spoke at EDSI in Auburn Hills, condemning the recent attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township and pledging a continued focus on keeping Americans safe.
Whether you travel for work or you’re an athlete who travels to train and compete, we know being on-the-go can affect your workout regimen. A Metro Detroit student has created an app she says will help optimize your health goals.
Emergency sirens are everywhere across southeast Michigan. They are the loudest way to know something bad is coming, often a tornado or severe thunderstorm.
School is in session as college basketball is coming to NBA 2K26, with the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and 14 other iconic programs featured ahead of the game’s 2027 release.
The Michigan State University community came together to honor the three lives lost when a man opened fire on campus three years ago.
Michigan State University mistakenly sent out an “active violence” alert to thousands of people on Tuesday, almost exactly three years after the deadly 2023 shooting on campus.
No. 10-ranked Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo responded to No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May’s recent criticisms following their rivalry game on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
With the cold, wet weather across Metro Detroit, some residents have noticed tiny black bugs jumping around on snow and sidewalks.
To help clarify what this means for parents and students, Rayshawnda Temple, a nutrition and physical activity educator with Michigan State University Extension, shared insights.
The newly unveiled logo celebrates Detroit's heritage with local street signs, auto tags, industrial themes, and a basketball/vinyl record graphic that nods to Motown's music legacy.
Michigan State University announced a huge donation that the university says will help reshape Spartan athletics.
Michigan State University announced a landmark $401 million commitment from Greg and Dawn Williams -- marking the largest single gift in the university’s history and one of the biggest donations ever made in college athletics.
Michigan State University announced a $1 billion capital initiative with a goal of upgrading Spartan Stadium, the Breslin Center, and other facilities.
Many Michiganders know how frustrating road conditions can be, especially during winter. Michigan State University is working on a research project that could change that by making driving safer during rough weather.
It isn’t your ordinary concrete -- it can heal itself, heat up, and bend without breaking. These innovative properties could revolutionize how Michigan maintains its roads.
The NCAA put Michigan State’s football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team’s budget after agreeing former staff members Saeed Khalif and Brandon Jordan under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.
Michigan State University's foray into co-ed community bathrooms ended with a partial reversal when officials put up signs in an honors dorm to designate some of the facilities by gender.
It’s become a cherished tradition before the big Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines rivalry football game. For the 12th straight year, Army ROTC cadets from both schools completed “Alex’s Great State Race,” carrying the game ball 64 miles between campuses.
It’s no secret that Michigan-Michigan State is one of the biggest rivalries in college football as they duke it out for the Paul Bunyan trophy.
Few people know the Michigan State Spartans–Michigan Wolverines rivalry quite like Nicole Niemiec, who spent three years as the university’s iconic mascot, Sparty, all while keeping her identity a secret.
Mom Jacquise Purifoy is a proud University of Michigan graduate, dressed head to toe in maize and blue. Her daughter Jasmine is a Michigan State University student, proudly representing the green and white.
East Lansing police have identified the body found in the Red Cedar River on Oct. 13 as Meagan Turner, a 32-year-old doctoral candidate from Canada studying at Michigan State University.
As Michigan State University prepares to host tens of thousands of fans for its annual rivalry game against the University of Michigan, controversy over police conduct in East Lansing has moved from the sidelines to center stage.
At an August event, researchers at Michigan State University asked farmers what they think of a new electric tractor.
Currently, to apply to college in Michigan, students must include their SAT exam scores – along with the SAT essay – in their transcripts as part of the annual Michigan Merit Exam, which is administered to public high school juniors.
The Michigan Wolverines wrap up their non-conference slate with the Central Michigan Chippewas matchup on Sept. 13 inside The Big House at noon on the Big Ten Network.
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Tuesday while speaking at Utah Valley University, sending shockwaves through political circles and raising concerns about an uptick in political violence.
If you’ve driven down West Grand Boulevard anytime in the last year, you’ve seen the growing tower of steel beams across the street from the original Henry Ford Hospital.
MSU's rising star discusses his upbringing, connection with quarterback Aidan Chiles, and comparisons to Lions' legend Calvin Johnson.
Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
A memorial honoring those affected in a mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus will soon be built.
Michigan State University alumni Jase Richardson, Jaden Akins and Marcus Bingham Jr. will play for the Orlando Magic as part of the 2025 NBA Summer League.
After a lackluster debut season for Michigan State Football Head Coach Jonathan Smith, the Spartans are looking for improvement in year two.
Attorneys representing the survivors of the campus shooting at Michigan State University have reached a settlement with the university, amounting to $29.75 million.
Three victims who were injured at a mass shooting on Michigan State University’s campus in 2023 have reached multi-million dollar settlements with the college.
Michigan State University faces a new federal lawsuit by sexual assault survivor Brenda Tracy.
Michigan State University faces a new federal lawsuit by sexual assault survivor Brenda Tracy.
Police are looking for a person of interest in connection to a physical assault that happened during commencement at Michigan State University (MSU).
The ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit, along with a request for an emergency injunction, on behalf of four international students attending Michigan universities whose F-1 student immigration status was unlawfully and abruptly terminated by the Trump administration without valid reason or notice.
A Southfield-based immigration attorney is talking about what’s happening with international students having their visas revoked.
It will be a rocky end of the year for four University of Michigan students who just received word that the federal government is seizing their visas.
Attorneys representing victims in cases against former University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss say more student athletes are coming forward daily, bringing the total number of accusers to 17 across five lawsuits so far.
Michigan State University police said they’ve taken Hope Duncan, an 18-year-old resident of Eastpointe, involved in making an anonymous online threat into custody.
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo passed Bobby Knight for all-time most wins in the Big Ten Conference after their 79-65 victory vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Two years ago, a mass shooting left three students dead and five others injured at Michigan State University.
A $50 million lawsuit has been filed against Michigan State University on behalf of a student who witnessed the mass shooting that left three students dead and five others injured nearly two years ago.
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox is set to honor the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s as part of the “My Cause My Cleats” initiative.
On the last Sunday before Election Day, Democrat Kamala Harris did not mention Donald Trump’s name.
A crowd full of Michigan State University students and Lansing-area fans showed up to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game at the Breslin Center on Tuesday Oct. 8.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the closure, citing withheld documents that delayed the investigation and ultimately provided no new insights.
Michigan's attorney general says records finally given up by Michigan State University don't reveal anything new about convicted sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Larry Nassar, a former MSU employee and USA Gymnastics team doctor, was sentenced in 2018 to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing gymnasts under the guise of medical treatment.
When you have a pizza, how often do you refrigerate it within two hours? That’s the timeframe recommended by many official food safety guidelines when it comes to handling pizza.
The State Board of Education voted 7-1 to call upon the Michigan Legislature to require and fund a comprehensive independent review of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in response to requests from parents of the four students who were killed.
The U.S. Justice Department is paying a $138.7 million to settle more than 100 claims that it badly mishandled allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.