Grand Rapids Press

1 day ago | mlive.com | Matt Wenzel

Michigan State is losing another returning EDGE player to the portal. James Schott, a redshirt junior rush end, announced Wednesday via social media he’s transferring out to use his final two seasons of eligibility. He’s the second at the position to hit the portal during the spring window after Anthony Jones did last week. Schott, 6-foot-4 and 243 pounds, had five tackles in 19 games over the last two seasons. The former three-star recruit from Indiana didn’t play as a true freshman in 2022.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Southwest Michigan’s softball scene is heating up. As April winds down, it only means warmer weather and better played softball are on the horizon. That means it’s time to take a look at the first set of rankings for Kalamazoo-area squads, which features a pair of defending state finalists –– Vicksburg and Mendon –– and plenty of other newcomers making early impressions.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

KALAMAZOO, MI –– Morasha Wiggins is coming home. The Kalamazoo Central legend and 2021 Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year announced her decision to transfer from Arizona State to Western Michigan on Tuesday, ending a two-year run with the Sun Devils and commencing a homecoming in the city where her basketball career ascended.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Sheri McWhirter

DETROIT, MI – Michigan announced its first climate grant challenge funded with federal infrastructure money the Trump administration tried to claw back earlier this year. Hundreds of climate action advocates and professionals were among the first to learn about this new grant contest at the annual state climate conference Tuesday, April 22, in downtown Detroit. Michigan officials said they are moving forward with climate action efforts, regardless of changing political winds.

1 day ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler

KALAMAZOO, MI –– When Tyrus Ratliff assumed duties as Kalamazoo Central’s new softball coach four-plus years ago, he wasn’t left with much –– try a 12-win team with seven starters gone to graduation. How things have flipped. Flawlessly. But the tables have since turned. Flawlessly.