Whitmer requests legal review of Line 5 pipeline legislation   Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week requested an opinion from Attorney General Dana Nessel regarding the oil and gas pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. At issue is the legality of recent action to keep Enbridge Energy's Line 5 under the Straits and the formation of the new Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, which is charged with the oversite of the pipeline. MORE ►Snyder establishes Line 5 tunnel authority

5 ways the government shutdown will affect Michigan   To wall or not to wall is the latest standoff in Washington, D.C. The impasse has led to a partial government shutdown, which is nearing the two week mark. We've compiled a partial list of things the shutdown is affecting here in Michigan. Of course, the most affected are the Michiganders with federal jobs considered "non-essential" who are staying home instead of working. MORE

These boys know how to put that orange ball in the basket hat We are ready to fully embrace basketball season. Especially after a rough Lions season and disappointing finishes for the Wolverines and Spartans . Thusly, we offer a dip into the MHSAA record book with a look at the highest scoring single game efforts by boys basketball players in state history. The muse for this reflection? Holland Calvary's Dylan Jergens. The Central Michigan University commit (preferred walk-on) erupted (not literally) for 59 points on Dec. 27. He was a mere (!) 38 points from the record. MORE