It's time to make your pick for Michigan's Best Diner   The hunt is on for Michigan's Best Diner, and you can help. Our regional polls have launched, letting you pick your favorite diner in your region. The deadline to vote is noon Friday, Feb. 1. Regional poll winners will be revealed that same day. You can vote once per hour, per email address. Your picks will help us decide which diners to visit across the state as we search for the one greasy spoon to rule them all. MORE ►Follow the Michigan's Best Facebook page

Assessing Big Ten title chances for MSU, UM   Thanks to Michigan State's loss to Purdue, there's essentially a tie atop the Big Ten conference standings. The Spartans are 9-1 in B1G play and Michigan is 8-1. Both teams are strong contenders to win the regular season crown, but there are plenty of variables that could change the landscape significantly (keep an eye on those surging Boilermakers). We take a look at what's ahead for both teams in the fight for the title. MORE ►MSU, UM hold steady in AP rankings ►How a loss two years ago changed the Michigan program

Kalamazoo schools report zero expulsions after 'paradigm shift' hat A major shift in disciplinary actions is being credited for helping Kalamazoo Public Schools reduce expulsions to zero in 2017-18. The "paradigm shift" toward restorative discipline, such as daily class meetings or conflict resolution meetings, help students remain in school and learn resolution skills, said Nkenge Bergan, director of student services for the district. "We're trying to give them a skill that will serve them well as adults," Bergan said. MORE

  

Ice bridge between Drummond Island and Canada is now open   File this one under "Just one of those neat Michigan things." The ice bridge between Drummond Island and Canada is now open, allowing snowmobilers, dog sledders, snowshoers and more to cross the natural bridge. The bridge takes you from Drummond Island, just off the eastern edge of the U.P., to Canada's St. Joseph Island. Of course, no vehicles are allowed on the crossing. Thrill-seekers, have at it. MORE