Michigan lawmakers seek documentation of transgender athlete eligibility in Ann Arbor volleyball case
A group of Michigan state legislators is demanding clarity and documentation from the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regarding the eligibility of a transgender athlete competing in the girls’ volleyball tournament for Ann Arbor Skyline High School. In a letter addressed to MHSAA leadership, 14 state representatives — all Republicans — expressed concerns about whether a…
MHSAA Member High Schools Report Highest Participation Since 2018-19
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan High School Athletic Association member high schools reported a combined participation of 275,684 athletes in MHSAA-sponsored tournament sports during the 2024-25 school year – the highest number of participants in those activities since 2018-19 and despite another decrease in combined enrollment across those 754 schools. This past year’s participation total…
2025 Emily Duits Memorial Sand Volleyball Tournament a Huge Success
Lake Odessa, MI — On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Emily Duits Courts at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds buzzed with energy as the annual Memorial Sand Volleyball Tournament welcomed over 30 teams from Youth, High School, Recreation, Competitive—and for the first time, a new “Glory Days” division—turning the event into a full-day celebration of volleyball, remembrance…
2025 NYBA Camp Extends Community and Athletics to All
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – June 23, 2025 More than just basketball was on display at the MSA Sports Complex on June 23, as the Grand Rapids National Youth Basketball Association (NYBA) held its annual summer camp for youth athletes across West Michigan. The 2025 NYBA Camp served as a beacon for athletic development, character building,…
Far Out Volleyball Club Raises Over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan During Annual Polar Plunge
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In a stunning show of generosity and spirit, Far Out Volleyball Club raised over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan during its annual Polar Plunge fundraising campaign, making it the top fundraising organization in the state for 2025. The club, one of Michigan’s premier youth volleyball programs with a long-standing commitment to…
Coopersville Celebrates 100 Years of Football with Historic Victory
COOPERSVILLE, MI — In a night filled with pride, nostalgia, and gridiron grit, the Coopersville Broncos football program marked its 100th anniversary with a resounding victory that honored the legacy of a century’s worth of teams, players, and coaches. The game served as a living tribute to a football tradition that began in 1924, and…
MHSAA Media Advisory: MHSAA Begins 100th Anniversary Celebration
Press Release August 12, 2024 Good afternoon from the MHSAA, As fall sports teams begin practice today (Aug. 12) and competitions over the next few weeks, we wanted to take just a quick minute to connect on a milestone we will be celebrating throughout the 2024-25 school year. This will be the 100th anniversary of…
Michigan Athletes to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, and nearly two dozen athletes with Michigan connections are representing the United States. Here’s a look at some of the standout competitors: Heath Baldwin Event: DecathlonMichigan Connection: Michigan State UniversitySchedule: August 2-3 Baldwin is making history as the first Spartan in two decades to qualify for the Olympic decathlon,…
Controversy Erupts Over 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrated for its vibrant display of French art and culture, has sparked intense debate and reactions ranged from the humorous: “it looks like a bad acid trip” to the deeply offended. The controversy centers on a segment featuring a reimagining of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,”…
Political Whirlwind: Biden Withdrawal, Harris Ascension and Trump Attempted Assassination
In a political season that unfolded with unprecedented drama, the summer of 2024 witnessed a series of seismic events that reshaped the presidential race. The dramatic turn of events started on June 27, with what was destined to become a landmark presidential debate and concluded with the rise of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee…
BREAKING: President Joe Biden Drops Out Of Race For The White House
In a perhaps one of the most stunning, yet unsurprising political developments in recent memory, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection, leaving the Democratic Party scrambling to find a formidable challenger to Donald Trump. The decision, made amid growing concerns about Biden’s age and ability to effectively campaign, marks…
Biden Faces Growing Pressure to Exit Presidential Race Amid Democratic Unrest
President Joe Biden finds himself at the center of a political storm as calls for him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race intensify and rumors swirled that an announcement may have been as imminent as this weekend. This pressure comes amidst doubts from top Democratic leaders and a backdrop of internal party conflict…
Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump at Butler, PA Rally
Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, fired eight rounds, injuring Trump and killing a spectator. Two others were critically injured. The Incident As Trump spoke at the rally, he…
Debate Disaster: Biden Implodes
Biden’s Debate Performance: Analyzing the Impact and the Path Forward In the high-stakes world of presidential debates, every word and gesture is scrutinized. On Thursday night, President Joe Biden faced one of the most critical tests of his presidency as he took the stage for the CNN presidential debate. His central mission was clear: reassure…
A New Era Begins: Seven Schools Depart OK Conference for River Cities Alliance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a move that has reverberated through the West Michigan high school sports community, seven schools have broken away from the Ottawa-Kent (OK) Conference to form a new league: the River Cities Alliance. This significant shift marks one of the most dramatic changes in the conference’s 65-year history. The Departure The…
Ottawa-Kent Conference Unveils Major Realignment: A New Era for West Michigan High School Athletics
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — On Monday, the Ottawa-Kent Conference (OK Conference) finalized a groundbreaking realignment that will reshape the landscape of high school athletics across West Michigan. This significant move, which comes just two months after seven schools announced their departure from the league for a new venture that will be known as the River…
Mark Uyl, MHSAA, Issue Statement on State of Coach Availability
Via Mark Uyl, MHSAA: There is a crisis in Michigan schools today that centers on one problem:Not having enough people. In discussions with school district personnel, we are being told there has never been a more difficult time for finding people than today. All of us are searching high and low to find coaches for…
Judge Ayoub Issues Motion Approving Proceedings to Advance to Trial in Officer Schurr Case
Read Judge Ayoub’s motion to bindover former GRPD Officer Christopher Schurr for trial in the homicide of Patrick Lyoya below. Key evidence was elicited by attorneys, including that Schurr was not fired due to any actions taken during the arrest or killing and instead faced termination because of charges being brought by the prosecution. It…
National Figures descend on Michigan Ahead of Next Tuesday’s Election
Bernie Sanders follows up on Barack Obama’s visit to the Mitten state in support of Governor Whitmer’s re-election bid. The moves signal increasing nervousness about the prospects of a democrat loss in a state that the first time incumbent governor won by 10 points during the last cycle. Below is a press release from Friends…
A Stinky Affair: Kalamazoo Plugs its Nose for New Ordinance
Business and community members in Kalamazoo say a new ordinance stinks; literally. City leaders recently voted to put forward “equitable changes” that decriminalize public urination, defecation and littering in addition to other offenses. The move has caused backlash, most notably from business owners in the city center that have had to clean human waste from…
BREAKING: President Joe Biden has Tested Positive for Covid
News broke Thursday morning that President Joe Biden, 79, has tested positive for Covid. The elder politician has received both shots of his initial vaccine and has been boosted with two additional shots. Famously, Biden has claimed on several occasions that the vaccine keeps a person from a coronavirus infection and the associated disease, Covid-19.…
Tragedy Strikes Oxford
Update: Parents of alleged school shooter arraigned into custody after going missing in southeast Michigan and each have been placed under $500,000 bond on charges related to manslaughter. Shots rang out in the hallways of Oxford High School this week, leading to the senseless deaths of four students and injuries to several more. Hanah St.…
Local Winter Color Guard Programs Dazzle at Jenison High School
Five teams representing 4 winter color guard programs put on an exhibition of their skills on Saturday night at Jenison High School. The first routine of the night was run by Jenison High School Junior Varsity. The squad performed to a cover of Whitney Houston’s “I wanna dance with somebody” recorded by the artist Ben…
Breaking: Police Swarming campus at SVSU
The Saginaw Valley State University student newspaper is reporting that police were called just after 8pm on Thursday night regarding a faculty member in distress at the school’s Science West building. Police remain on campus as of Friday morning and little else is known at this time. Police spokespeople have issued a directive to students…
Biden & Peters Claim Victory in Michigan
Just four years after a surprising upset in the Mitten state, Joe Biden has seemingly pulled the state back into the Democrat column. Senate incumbent candidate, Gary Peters, also pulled off a hard fought battle with challenger, John James to claim reelection. The battle appears far from over, though, as legal challenges have already been…
President Trump Draws Overflow Crowd in Final Push for the Mitten State
Thousands huddled in freezing rain at Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport from the early hours of Tuesday morning to well into the afternoon. Pulling into the airport, one may have been forgiven for thinking they were arriving at a Big Ten tailgate party. Despite the frigid temperatures and wet conditions, attendees made the long walk…
Trump to Visit Michigan Tuesday & Harris to Attend Campaign Stops Sunday
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at what is being billed as a Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Lansing, MI at the Capital Region International Airport. Michigan Herald Tribune has requested media credentials to cover this event. Democratic vice presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, will also visit the Mitten State this week in separate…
Michigan to Host Dueling Visits from Presidential Candidates this Week
Michigan will receive visits from 2020 hopefuls, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, this week. The former vice president arrives to deliver remarks at 1:15 pm today in Warren, MI and the president will hold a rally for supporters in Freeland, MI tomorrow at 7 pm. The visits mark the kickoff of what is sure to…
Governor Whitmer Refuses Widespread Calls to Open New Sectors
Governor Whitmer announced Wednesday that no determination would be made regarding the reopening of gyms, theaters, bowling alleys and high school sports. Whitmer insinuated an announcement would be coming in the next few days, though she gave no indication what data or science would be available or different to make a new determination. In the…
Governor Whitmer to Hold Press Conference: Fate of Gyms, Theaters and Sports Expected to be Addressed
Governor Whitmer has scheduled a press conference this afternoon at 2:30 pm. A day after theaters, gyms owners and athletes across the state hoped to hear good news, it appears their wait may be coming to an end. The announcement was expected yesterday afternoon, but the governor and other officials announced that no decision had…
New Reporting Suggests Many Positive Coronavirus Cases May Not Be Contagious
Reporting by the New York Times last week highlighted a possible answer to the unique presentation of the coronavirus in human subjects. Since March, most governmental steps have largely been based on the believed ever-present threat of asymptomatic spread of the virus. Information pouring in from across the globe during the rapidly developing situation created…
Shocking Development out of the Big Ten Conference
Just two days after the Mid-American Conference announced it would forego fall sports and instead choose to reschedule games to the spring, the Big Ten Conference appears poised to cancel fall sports as well. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Big Ten has voted to cancel fall sports and most shockingly of all, Big…
Mid-American Conference Postpones all Fall Sports
The Mid-American conference and its three Michigan member schools (Central, Eastern & Western) have announced that fall sports will be cancelled this fall and rescheduled to the spring. The move comes just days after it was announced that Western University would maintain its lucrative matchup with Notre Dame. However, with most member schools losing their…
Governor Whitmer Names ‘Racism’ a Public Health Crisis
The governor has announced an update to last month’s press conference, which forecast her administration’s moves to combat systemic racism within the health field. The argument made in that press conference detailed disparities between healthcare outcomes and illness across racial lines. The prescription given at the time was to require training in racial sensitivity as…
Meijer & Tlaib Grab High Profile Primary Victories before November Election
Two primary races had their answer early on primary election night, while the race that drew most attention across the state and nation required more time to settle over night. In a battle to challenge Republican turned Independent turned Libertarian party congressman Justin Amash for his 3rd District house seat, Peter Meijer overcame state representative…
Governor Whitmer Announces Stricter Statewide Guidelines
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced at 9pm via Twitter on Tuesday night that she would be expanding and re-upping various restrictions in the mitten state as a response to what she claims has been a recent spike in cases. “I’ve said this from the start — these are difficult decisions, but I will do what is…
MHSAA Releases Updated Guidelines for Fall Sports
As students prepare to enter the 2020-2021 school year and athletes ready themselves to participate in early-season practices and tryouts, the MHSAA has a released their updated guidelines for fall sports programs. The full text of the release is below. Dear MHSAA Community, The Representative Council met this morning to discuss fall sports. Here is…
Coronavirus Antibody Testing Provides Hope as Mortality Rate Appears Lower than Early Indications
The potential for hope might seem misplaced as the world faces down the start of another month battling the novel coronavirus. It may be hard to understand the full context of how far we have come in the last several months. Our newsfeeds and televisions have seen a steady flow of articles, opinion pieces and…
Bernie Sanders Rally Draws 7,600+ to Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids
The Crowd A sizable and energetic crowd gathered in Calder Plaza on Sunday afternoon for a “Get Out the Vote” event to rally with 2020 presidential democrat candidate Bernie Sanders. The crowd in the packed plaza looked a lot like Bernie’s support might be expected to based on turnouts around the country in 2016 and…
Bernie Sanders Earns First-Ever “Detroit Action” Presidential Endorsement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE via Bernie 2020March 6, 2020 DETROIT – Detroit Action, a grassroots organization that fights for the equity and equality of black and brown Michiganders, on Friday endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders for president. In their first-ever endorsement in a presidential primary, Detroit Action highlighted Sen. Sanders’ career of standing in solidarity with working…
Bernie Sanders Adds Stops to Michigan Swing Ahead of Primary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE via Bernie 2020March 5, 2020 WASHINGTON －Sen. Bernie Sanders will travel to Michigan this weekend to rally supporters in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor ahead of the March 10 primary. Sen. Sanders’ previous trips to the Great Lakes State include joining the picket line in solidarity with striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members in…
Former Michigan Senator Carl Levin Endorses Joe Biden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE via 2020 Biden for PresidentMarch 4, 2020 Building on the momentum coming out of Super Tuesday, former Michigan Senator Carl Levinreleased the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “Like many Democrats in Michigan and across the country, I have struggled with the question of which Democratic presidential…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Endorses Joe Biden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE via 2020 Biden for PresidentMarch 5, 2020 Whitmer Named Fourth National Campaign Co-Chair After historic wins in states across the country on Super Tuesday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “Working families in Michigan need a president who will show up…
Michigan Congresswomen Elissa Slotkin, Haley Stevens, and Brenda Lawrence Endorse Joe Biden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE via 2020 Biden for PresidentMarch 5, 2020 Today, Michigan Congresswomen Elissa Slotkin, Haley Stevens, and Brenda Lawrence released the following statements endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “Today, I filled out my absentee ballot for Joe Biden. I did so for a host of reasons, but most importantly because…
Bernie Sanders to Return to Michigan Ahead of Primary
For Immediate Release via Bernie 2020March 4, 2020(Featured Image: Gage Skidmore) WASHINGTON －Sen. Bernie Sanders will travel to Michigan this weekend to rally supporters in Detroit and Grand Rapids ahead of the March 10 primary. Sen. Sanders’ previous trips to the Great Lakes State include joining the picket line in solidarity with striking United Auto…
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm Endorses Joe Biden for President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE via 2020 Joe Biden for PresidentMarch 4, 2020(Cover image by Gage Skidmore) Today, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “I’m beyond thrilled to endorse Joe Biden. When Michigan was on its knees during the bankruptcies in the auto industry, Joe Biden was our champion…
Sand Lake Village Committee Meetings Tonight
The Sand Lake Village Committee will be meeting tonight at Sand Lake – Nelson Township Hall at 7pm. The meeting will handle business with the Sand Lake Department of Public Works, Fire Department Committee and Human Resources. Each meeting will be held consecutively. The meetings are open to the public.
Michigan Senate Bill Proposes Amateur Athlete Likeness Commercialization
Democratic State Senator Adam Hollier of Detroit has proposed Senate Bill 660, which would extend likeness commercialization rights to all amateur athletes, regardless of level or league. While similar legislation has been proposed recently in the state supporting the measure for college athletes, Hollier thinks such a measure does not go far enough and would…
Bernie Sanders to Open Five Campaign Offices in Michigan Ahead of Primary
Header Image by Matt A.J. via Flickr.com Four years removed from an intense primary contest that catapulted him to national prominence, Bernie Sanders will once again plant roots in Michigan ahead of the state’s primary on March 10th. Sanders, who won the state in 2016, edging out Clinton 49.8% to 48.3%, hopes to make the…
Representative Justin Amash (MI-3rd) Breaks Fundraising Record Ahead of 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2020 Amash breaks district record with fourth quarter fundraising GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Rep. Justin Amash, the independent incumbent in Michigan’s Third Congressional District, on Friday announced a fourth quarter fundraising haul of nearly $600,000. With net contributions totaling $592,362, Amash brought in the highest quarterly total ever recorded for the…
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tasked with State of the Union Response
In a clear attempt to remedy the mistake of Democrats overlooking and eventually losing north midwestern states like Michigan and Wisconsin in 2016 to then candidate Donald Trump, the party has tasked newly elected Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan with its party’s traditional State of the Union response. The move likely seeks to provide results…
COUNTDOWN: Biggest U.S. News Events of the 2010s
As we wrap up the decade and start a countdown towards welcoming a new one, the Michigan Herald Tribune staff wanted to look back at some of the most impactful events of the 2010s. While this list is not exhaustive, we believe it captures some of the most impactful events that have or are likely…
Congress & FDA Officially Limits Sale of Tobacco Products to 21+
In news that will shock many, anger some and confuse most, the Federal government has officially raised the legal purchase age of tobacco products in all 50 states to 21 years old. The legislation follows other recent advancements on anti-tobacco advocacy with new restrictions being levied against so-called “vaping” products. While many might agree with…
Michigan Democrats Propose Host of “Red Flag” Laws
Michigan Democrats in the state house and senate have proposed a spectrum of so-called “red flag” laws, which are being described as “extreme risk protection orders.” The charge for new state legislation is being led by democratic State Senator Rosemary Bayer of Beverly Hills. Democratic State Representative Robert Wittenberg of Huntington Woods compares the red…
Small Town Rallies Around Local Family Following Unexpected Loss
As much of “small town America” is hollowed out with a resurgence of populations shifting back towards cities and their amenities, jobs, entertainment and the various other benefits that they provide, many might wonder why some resist the tidal urge and choose to remain part of their rural communities. The dynamic is reminiscent of local…
The 100th Birthday of the Grand Rapids Santa Parade
There will be several reasons to celebrate during the Art Van Christmas parade this weekend, other than Santa’s early visit to Grand Rapids. This parade serves as a kickoff to the holiday season, and it happens to be the parade’s 100th birthday. The parade started in 1919 as the Wurzburg’s Santa Clause Parade on Campau…
Santa Claus’ Early Visit to Grand Rapids
There is simply no better way to kick off the 2019 holiday season than the annual Grand Rapids Santa Parade. This year’s parade will mark the 100th year in a row that Santa Claus has come to town the Saturday before Thanksgiving and greeted the glittering eyes & bright smiles of children from Grand Rapids…
ABC Anchor Details Epstein Story Being Spiked by Execs in Leaked Video
A shocking revelation swept online forums and, no doubt, corporate boardrooms at ABC this week as James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas group released leaked video of Good Morning America and 20/20 co-anchor, Amy Robach, making stunning accusations in August regarding editorial decisions at ABC as far back as 2016. Robach divulges distressing information of ABC’s alleged…
Grand Rapids’ Upcoming Visitor: Tim Tebow
Photo: BRYAN SODERLIND NFL quarterback and devoted Christian Tim Tebow will be making a visit to Calvin University’s campus on Thursday, October 24. Tebow will serve as the keynote speaker for the Second Global Congress on Sport and Christianity conference, which is being co-sponsored by Calvin University and Hope College. While maintaining his spotlight in…
Gov. Whitmer Orders Michigan Health Department to Place Ban on Flavored Vaping Products
(Feature Photo credit: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan) Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an emergency directive to the state health department to place a ban on flavored e-cigarette and vape juice products. Whitmer cited children as her primary concern for the new rule and fears that flavored vapes could pose…
Back to School: Through the Eyes of a Student
As we begin to enter the final weeks of August, high school students are preparing themselves for an annual bittersweet event: Back to School. Teens across the state brace themselves for the highs and lows of the academic rigor, athletic endeavor and social life that await them this year in the modern high school experience.…
Great Lakes Wanderers Add Women’s Soccer Club Heading into 2019 Season
It was 2015 and the small town of Cedar Springs, MI was rocked, as local family, Brian and Kim Ricker, discovered that their son, Brison, had been diagnosed with cancer. Brison, 15 at the time, was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and given an estimated 9 months to live. Just 11 months into their…
5 Tips for the Best Back to School
It’s almost that time of year again. The days get shorter. The temperatures get cooler. The kids grasp the last threads of summer freedom and parents gently nudge their grip loose. It is BACK TO SCHOOL! Across Michigan, parents will be tearfully seeing their child off to the bus for the first time, loading shopping…