LANSING, Mich. — Michigan's Speaker of the House announced a series of steps to cut down on violent crime across the state. Rep. Matt Hall was joined by sheriffs, police chiefs and prosecutors from around the state during a news conference Wednesday.

Michigan State (16-3, 6-2 Big Ten), which has won four straight, had four different players score in double figures. Theryn Hallock led the way with 17 points, Julia Ayrault scored 16, Jocelyn Tate 15 and Grace VanSlooten 10. The Spartans hit 13 of 27 3-pointers and outscored the Nittany Lions 38-20 in the paint.

LANSING — On the first day of another Michigan legislative session Wednesday, newly elected House Speaker Matt Hall's voice quaked as he stood on the rostrum holding the gavel and celebrating GOP victories last fall that flipped the chamber he now leads ...

Michigan State University students are working on a new type of concrete aimed at helping the pothole problem in Michigan.

The Arctic air mass over Michigan and the whole of the Midwest may stick around as late as Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

Jocelyn Tate didn't like what the opposing scouting reports said about her. So the senior has made it a point to change that in her final season and show she's more of an offensive threat for the Michigan State women's basketball team.

Dusty May and Michigan men's basketball continue to target some of the top high school talent in the country, including prospects who have ties to one of the Wolverines' biggest rivals.

Under the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Snake is near. Here's a look at various traditions where you can celebrate in Michigan.

Breezy conditions are favored today with max wind gusts ranging from 25-30 mph. Some localized areas could also see gusts exceed 30 mph. This could potentially cause blowing snow that could hinder travel.

Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).