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This is an MLive file photo of an aerial view of Palisades Nuclear Power Plant along Lake Michigan in Covert, Michigan in November 2023. Joel Bissell | MLive.com COVERT, MI — Federal regulators are poised to approve a restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant, putting Michigan at the heart of a national nuclear energy renaissance. Nuclear power has emerged as …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan Football program is engaged in ongoing discussions to kick off the 2026 season on foreign soil, playing host to Western Michigan at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, on Saturday, Aug. 29. This non-conference matchup would become the first game played by the Wolverines outside of North America. Also known as …

The two million acres of corn fields dotting the state aren’t just making food. They’re creating heat. And with sweltering temperatures just around the corner, things are about to get extra hot. Corn “sweats” to cool off, releasing water vapor into the air. This increases the humidity and makes temperatures feel much warmer, said Michigan State University professor Bruno Basso. …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Belly fat is a common problem for many people, but a certain kind of belly fat could be raising your risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. Experts say it’s worth the effort to lose that deeper fat for a healthier, longer life. This type of dangerous fat, known …

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti reportedly submitted a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions recommending that Michigan not face additional penalties related to the sign-stealing operation uncovered during the 2023 season According to a report from ESPN’s Dan Wetzel, sources familiar with the case said the letter was read at the Wolverines’ two-day infractions committee hearing in June. Petitti himself did …

Michigan’s June hearing in front of the NCAA Committee on Infractions included a letter from Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti arguing that Michigan should face no additional sanctions stemming from its 2023 impermissible scouting scandal, ESPN reported Monday. The Big Ten confirmed to The Athletic that Petitti provided a letter to the NCAA, as he was unable to attend the hearing …

Dan WetzelJul 21, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Give Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti credit for this: He will advocate for what he believes is best for one of the league’s teams. That’s true even if that same program previously unleashed an avalanche of headline-grabbing …

Over the next few weeks Michigan will be positioned in the severe thunderstorm zone of the current upper-air pattern. Here’s what that means for us here in Michigan. First, before we look at the expected weather pattern let’s step back and just look at the time of year. We are in July which is the hottest time of the year …

Storms already are moving across the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula and the eastern U.P. Farther south, another batch of possibly severe weather is working its way across Lake Michigan and heading toward West Michigan. You can see the always-updated radar on our MLive weather page. As these storms continue to pop up this afternoon, wind damage appears to …

People shop at a Manhattan retail store on July 15, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Consumers’ worst fears about tariff-induced inflation have receded, though they are still wary of price increases to come, according to a University of Michigan survey Friday. The university’s closely watched Survey of Consumers for July showed overall sentiment increased slightly, …