Margaret Walker’s lost book surfaces
For nearly 90 years, a groundbreaking, unpublished novel by the legendary Black Renaissance author lay quietly in the archives. Margaret Walker is perhaps best known...
What readers say about cashless turnpike tolls and the “Love, Kansas” initiative
Below you will find comments from our Facebook readers on some recent stories. A new $2 million marketing campaign called “Love, Kansas” invites former Kansas...
Michigan State Spartans hunting for defensive tackle JJ Hanne
Allen Trieu | Special to The Detroit News Michigan State University’s staff under Jonathan Smith has been very successful in recruiting staff from the West...
Arizona man pleads guilty to murdering his wife, less than a week after reporting her missing
By RIO YAMAT and FELICIA FONSECA – Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Less than a week after an Arizona man reported his wife missing...
New book tells stories and recipes behind Tony’s Little Italy in Ames
A native Amesian’s new book is part love story, part cookbook and part local history. “Tony’s Little Italy: A Love Story and Recipe Book” is...
With Hudson Temple’s new voice you can easily sing a new song
Rabbi Michael Ross | Exclusively for The Record-Courier Sandra Boynton writes beautiful stories and songs for children. One of my family’s favorite songs is “Singing...
Aidan Chiles and Nick Marsh of Michigan State develop their connection
Detroit — Aidan Chiles knew exactly what he was getting into when he decided to transfer to Michigan State after last season, but those who...
Spread of river algae “Rock Snot” annoys biologists and anglers in Michigan
The boulders beneath the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge were once clean and smooth, clearly visible through the clear waters of Lake Superior that flowed...
Michigan State Police dog helps search for senior trapped in ravine
A Michigan State Police sniffer dog helped locate an 81-year-old woman trapped at the bottom of a ravine in Ogemaw County, the agency reported. It...
Judge gives Michigan 30 days to respond to retired MSP detective’s federal court motion
LANSING, Michigan — The state of Michigan has 30 days to file a brief explaining why the trial of former Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant...