No-fault auto insurance changes on table in lame duck, but are 'heavy lift'   Michigan's auto insurance rates often rank among the most expensive in the nation. Many place the blame on our no-fault system, and legislators have long sought to address the situation. However, finding consensus in Lansing has proven difficult. The issue was on the table during the 2016 lame duck session, and it has returned during the current lame duck. MORE

Understanding the quick need-to-knows about El Nino   Meteorologists tend to make a lot of fuss about El Nino. (Even our favorite guy Mark Torregrossa!) However, some people still don't know what the heck an El Nino is. Well, thankfully, Mark T. is here to offer an easy-to-understand tutorial about the weather condition that occurs way out in the Pacific Ocean, but still manages to effect our daily lives here in Michigan. MORE ►Why we can thank Jesus Christ for the term El Nino

Early signing period kicks off with a bang for local preps, U-M and MSU hat One of the biggest days on the annual football calendar did not disappoint. During just the second ever early signing period, both Michigan and Michigan State made waves with five-star signings, flipping players to their programs away from other teams, and having players flip on their previous verbal commitments. The early signing period runs until midnight Friday. MORE ►See how early signing period played out for Michigan's best