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Three members of the Michigan family featured in TLC’s reality show “Meet the Putmans” were killed in a tragic car accident on Friday night. Family patriarch Bill “Papa” Putman, his wife, Barb — who goes by “Neenee” — and their daughter-in-law Megan died when a semi-truck ran through a stop sign and collided with their jeep at a rural intersection …

CASS CITY, MI – A well-known Michigan family has come forward with a statement following the death of 3 of their relatives who were part of the TLC reality show “Meet the Putmans.” The Putman family confirmed on social media Saturday afternoon that patriarch Bill “Papa” Putman, his wife “Neenee,” and Aunt Megan had all died in a car accident. …

Gov. Whitmer, legislative leaders announce they’ve reached tentative agreement on state budget  Full details not yet known, but plan will include new funding for Michigan roads State lawmakers still need to pass, and Whitmer must sign, state budget before Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders announced late Thursday they have reached …

LINCOLN—After the first set, Nebraska looked like it was in for a long evening against Michigan.  The Wolverines rallied to close their deficit to 22-21 before NU won three of the final four rallies to pull it out. The teams went back and forth for 30 minutes as Michigan out-hit the top-ranked Huskers, .323 to .302 in the first set.  …

Husker fans had high hopes when the Cornhuskers hosted perennial powerhouse Michigan last Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.. As everyone knows, MU edged the Huskers 30-27. MU was a 2½-point favorite going into the game. The loss might be a moral victory of sorts for Nebraska considering just two years ago, MU embarrassed the Huskers 45-7. Fortunately for Nebraska, …

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – A bat found inside a residence in Northern Michigan has tested positive for rabies. The Grand Traverse County Health Department confirmed the news on Monday, noting that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services tested the bat after possible human exposure. All individuals identified as exposed are receiving the necessary post-exposure medical care, officials …

Michigan State football post-game grades: USC  247Sports Time ran out for Michigan State football vs USC. But Spartans showed tons of fight  Detroit Free Press Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State football’s 45-31 loss at USC  Lansing State Journal Sources: MSU set to have top WR, RB vs. USC  ESPN With Makai Lemon slicing and scoring, USC defeats Michigan State to remain unbeaten  Los …

Nebraska’s 30–27 loss to No. 21 Michigan highlighted the gap between an FCS opponent and the grind of the Big Ten. After grinding out a win against Cincinnati’s downhill rushing attack, the Wolverines gashed the Huskers on the ground and exposed lingering defensive issues. As we take a deeper dive into the advanced analytics, here are the final Pro Football …

Adam RittenbergSep 21, 2025, 03:45 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III flew back to campus with the team Sunday after being released from a Los Angeles hospital for an injury sustained against USC on Saturday night. Matthews was placed onto a stretcher and carted to an …

Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III was carted off the field late in the first half of Saturday night’s game against No. 25 USC after a violent collision near the goal line at the Coliseum. The play came on a first-and-goal from the 9-yard line, when Trojans running back Eli Sanders took a handoff and was met head-on by Matthews …