Incoming Sec. of State praises Michigan's role in electoral reform    Michigan Secretary of State-elect Jocelyn Benson gave the closing remarks this week at a symposium on the electoral college in Ann Arbor. Benson touted Michigan's new-found position at the head of voting reform in the U.S. after voters earlier this month approved Proposals 2 and 3. The former covered ending gerrymandering. The latter covered sweeping election reforms. "It's a very exciting moment for democracy in Michigan because of that," Benson said. MORE ►Michigan voters embrace reshaping redistricting procedures

Michigan's best, worst places for hunting deer   If you noticed the office is peculiarly quiet today, don't fret. You haven't been left behind. Firearm deer season has arrived, and Steve from accounting is off in the woods somewhere getting his Fred Bear on. (Well, Mr. Bear was a bowhunter, but we digress.) For those of you still crafting your hunting plans, we've got the results from a 2017 survey to help you find your prime hunting grounds. MORE ►10 things to know about hunting in Michigan ►Opening day weather forecast: Pretty darn good

Michigan prep players sign with college programs hat The college basketball early signing period started Wednesday with a number of the top high school players in the state committing to their respective schools of choice. Highlights include the top men's prospect in the state, New Haven's Romeo Weems, signing with DePaul, and a trio of Saginaw Heritage standouts making their selections official. Michigan State and Michigan's men's teams had relatively quiet days, though the Spartans remain in the hunt for a pair of five-star recruits. MORE ►Saginaw Heritage's 'Iconic Trio' sign on with colleges ►MSU signs two, waiting on pair of standouts