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1 week ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Caoilinn Goss |Doug Tribou |Rachel Mintz
This story is part of Michigan Public's series "Mornings in Michigan," which features morning moments from across the state. Mornings can be hectic, especially at a local bakery. I recently met a busy baker who’s still a firm believer that slower is better. An auspicious holidayIt’s Saturday morning at Rich Grains Bakery in Milan. The big bank of windows at the front of the building illuminates a long counter with a sumptuous display of breads and pastries.
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1 week ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |John Bacon |Caoilinn Goss
A Stanley Cup Final rematch is on the way. There's hope for three championship-starved NBA fan bases. Changes — and maybe more changes — are coming to the College Football Playoff. Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon joined Morning Edition host Doug Tribou to talk about those stories and more sports news. Doug Tribou: Let’s start with the NHL. The Stanley Cup Final is set and it’s a rematch of last year’s final.
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1 month ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |John Bacon |Caoilinn Goss
The Pistons magical turnaround season is over. The Knicks came from behind in the closing minutes of Game 6 to beat Detroit 116-113 in their NBA playoff series Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon joined Morning Edition host Doug Tribou to talk about that and more from the world of sports. Doug Tribou: Game 6 was right in line with the rest of the series. Back and forth, the Knicks led by 15 at one point, looked like they might pull away.
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1 month ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |John Bacon |Caoilinn Goss
The Pistons stayed close, but in the end, couldn’t catch the Knicks Thursday night. New York won 118-116 in Detroit to take a 2-1 series lead. For more on the series and a look at the first round of the NFL Draft, Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon joined Morning Edition host Doug Tribou. NBA PlayoffsNew York Knicks vs.
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1 month ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |John Bacon |Caoilinn Goss
Playoffs?! Yes, we're talkin' about playoffs. The Pistons are in. The Red Wings are nearly out. And Western Michigan is making program history in the NCAA men's Frozen Four. Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon joined Doug Tribou on Morning Edition. NCAA Men's Frozen Four National ChampionshipWestern Michigan vs. Boston UniversitySt. Louis, Sat. 7:30 p.m. Doug Tribou: Since we last spoke, the Pistons have clinched an NBA playoff spot for the first time since 2019.
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2 months ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |John Bacon |Caoilinn Goss
What’s that in the air? Hope? Anxiety? Anguish? Elation? Sometimes all four in a matter of minutes? It must be spring in the world of sports. For a look at the Pistons' and Red Wings' playoff chances, the start of the Tigers' season, plus college basketball and hockey news, Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon joined Doug Tribou on Morning Edition. Tigers 2025 Home OpenerChicago White Sox vs.
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2 months ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |Caoilinn Goss
Powerful winds and thunderstorms struck Michigan Sunday evening, uprooting trees, downing limbs, and knocking out power lines. As of 8:00 a.m. Monday, DTE Energy reported more than 22,000 customers were without power in southeast Michigan and the Thumb region. In an online post, DTE said it expected 95% of its affected customers to have power back by the end of Monday. At the same time, Consumers Energy had a total of more than 176,000 people without electricity.
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2 months ago | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |John Bacon |Caoilinn Goss
In the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Thursday night in Denver, the Michigan Wolverines beat the U-C San Diego Tritons 68-65. Michigan State will play their opening round game against Bryant University Friday night. Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon joined Morning Edition host Doug Tribou to talk about college basketball, controversial choices by the NCAA tournament selection committee, and more. Doug Tribou: One way to sum up last night’s game is to say Michigan won.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |Caoilinn Goss
When property owners die without a will or other estate plan to legally pass on that inheritance, it can put a family’s generational wealth at risk. These so-called “heirs' properties” are typically passed informally from one family member to another without a legal transfer. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed the “Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act." The law is designed to help families keep homes and land in the family. State Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing) sponsored the bill.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
michiganpublic.org | Doug Tribou |Caoilinn Goss |Katheryne Friske
Detroit exited bankruptcy in December 2014. The largest U.S. city to enter municipal bankruptcy had about $7 billion in debt restructured or canceled. Another $1.7 billion was set aside to improve city services. Former chief U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen served as the chief mediator for Detroit’s bankruptcy proceedings. His new book is titled Grand Bargain: The Inside Story of Detroit’s Dramatic Journey from Bankruptcy to Rebirth. He spoke with Michigan Public Morning Edition host Doug Tribou.
