'Project Gump': U-M Grad Plans Coast-To-Coast Run Over 100 Days
A University of Michigan nuclear engineering graduate is planning a run similar to part of one taken in the movie "Forrest Gump."
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A University of Michigan nuclear engineering graduate is planning a run similar to part of one taken in the movie "Forrest Gump."
Managers estimate $430,000 in costs from the Jan. 17-18 vandalism.
Dawan Tyner has been in prison since 2007 for second-degree murder. But newly discovered evidence shows he wasn't at the crime scene in 2005.
Eight people were arrested at a protest that disrupted a University of Michigan Board of Regents meeting.
The university has decided to show the Iraq war drama despite protests by dozens of students who complained about the film.
Students received an email with reminders about the sexual assault and what to do if they are in that type of situation.
Students and fans in Ann Arbor are really taking a liking to new Michigan Wolverines football coach Jim Harbaugh -- even though he has yet to coach a single game.
Two of three University of Michigan students charged after their fraternity was blamed for widespread vandalism at a ski resort during a wild weekend party in January have waived their initial court hearing.
Experts from the University of Michigan are working with Detroit's public schools on a new executive leadership program, the financially troubled district said Monday.
A University of Michigan fraternity is being disbanded after some of its members were involved in vandalism at ski resorts in Northern Michigan.
A 21-year-old South Carolina man apologized to the family of a slain University of Michigan medical student before getting a no-parole sentence for murder.
University of Michigan sports neurologist Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher has treated athletes at all levels and said that while there has been an increase in concussion education and awareness, there is still a lot of misinformation.
Police said that Phillips made a remark to them that he wanted to become the go-to heroin dealer for University of Michigan students.
The University of Michigan has suspended the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and the Sigma Delta Tau sorority for their roles in a mass vandalism of the Treetops Resort in Gaylord.
Michigan defensive back Jabrill Peppers was one of the biggest recruits in the nation before he committed to the University of Michigan.
After running his first practice as Michigan's coach, Jim Harbaugh made it clear how much work lies ahead.
Fewer than one in five local leaders labeled their roads as being in good condition.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh will be the featured speaker at the University of Michigan Spring Football Clinic, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14.
A detailed draft analysis of policy options for hydraulic fracturing — more commonly known as fracking — has been released by the University of Michigan.
Students from six University of Michigan fraternities and sororities collectively caused nearly $125,000 in damages.
Before linebacker Roquan Smith announced his college choice Wednesday, many suspected it would definitely not be the University of Michigan.
The first printed editions of Shakespeare, Chaucer and Milton as well as lesser-known titles from as early as the year 1473 can now be freely read by anyone with an Internet connection.
A 21-year-old South Carolina man has been convicted for his role in the slaying of a University of Michigan medical student during a robbery at a frat house.
The university says that members of the Greek letter groups caused tens of thousands of dollars in damages to rented rooms at Treetops Resort and Boyne Highlands.
It happened Wednesday night on Observatory St. near University of Michigan Hospital.
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
An Illinois man was extradited from Texas to Michigan to face felony charges in connection with a 2024 murder and robbery in Warren.
Officials say 2-month-old Okidi ran into a habitat viewing panel. Animal care and veterinary teams determined that the giraffe calf sustained a vertebral injury.
A mother is facing multiple felony charges after police say she left two children with special needs in a Flint Township, Michigan, home for days.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
Detroit police say a "person of interest" is in custody as the Homicide Task Force continues investigating three bodies found in a Detroit home.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
No new leads have been made public in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the investigation reaches three weeks.
Snow showers return on Sunday as temperatures drop through the weekend.
Police say they are investigating after a white powdery substance was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a major defeat on Friday, striking down most of President Trump's sweeping tariffs.