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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to highlight her plans for education in Michigan during her first State of the State address next week. During a recent stop at Cops & Doughnuts bakery in Clare, Whitmer shared her intentions with a group of small business owners and former educators. "I think you're going to see something different this time around," said Whitmer, when pressed about the fact previous governors had broached the same issue in their State of the State addresses. "I need you to help me get it done." The address is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5. MORE
►Whitmer's first State of the State set for Feb. 5
►Under Proposal A, Michigan ranks last in funding growth for public schools, MSU study says

Stay off roads during Monday's winter storm, forecasters urge

Forecasters were predicting a nasty winter storm Monday, with 12+ inches of snow expected in some areas. A winter storm warning was issued for a broad swath of Michigan from 1 a.m. Monday until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids cautioned against travel, as blowing snow was expected to create life-threatening conditions for motorists. Just days after the storm, dangerous cold is expected across the state. And here we thought we were going to get away with a mild Michigan winter. MORE
►Expect seriously cold weather midweek in Michigan
►Bay City declares major snow event
►A look at expected snow totals during winter storm

Spartans' unbeaten B1G streak comes to an end

With the program's first 10-0 start in Big Ten play on the line, the Spartans couldn't deliver. Despite a near-comeback late in the game, Michigan State was unable to overcome an abysmal start against Purdue and fell to the Boilermakers, 73-63. MSU had been the only B1G team undefeated in conference play heading into Sunday's matchup. The Spartans now sit at 18-3 on the season. MORE
►Fatigued Michigan State finally falls at end of tough stretch

See the fun at the 2019 Zehnder's Snowfest

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It was bitterly cold and there was plenty of snow, but that's to be expected at an event called Snowfest, right? Hundreds braved the wintry conditions to take part in Frankenmuth's Zehnder's Snowfest over the weekend. There were snow sculptures to gawk at, live music to listen to, a petting zoo to pet at, and a fireworks show to boot. MORE
►Video: See the snow sculptures at Zehnder's Snowfest

The Blizzard of '78 brought Michigan snow 'so deep, you couldn't even shovel it'

K Monday's snowstorm may not be reaching blizzard levels, but it's bound to dredge up memories for some old-timers. Forty-one years ago, the Great Blizzard of 1978 socked Michigan, dropping 18 inches of snow over a 24-hour period. We found some old photos from the Ann Arbor area, showing how residents responded to a storm that brought snow "so deep, you couldn't even shovel it." MORE