DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings overcame a poor performance on the penalty kill Thursday and another game with a lopsided shots disadvantage to win their third in a row.

Last week wasn’t my best effort but I still had twice as many correct picks as incorrect ones as I was 14-7. Heading into Week 9, my season picks record is now 90-37. Can I do even better? Let’s find out.

BAY CITY, MI – First Lady Jill Biden and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz will be in Bay City on Monday, Oct. 28, to drive support for the Harris-Walz campaign.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A woman was killed and two men were seriously injured in a shooting Thursday night on Grand Rapids’ southeast side.

HANOVER—The gym walls at Hanover-Horton are packed with banners celebrating titles won by Comets of the past.

DETROIT — Fresh off a season-opening loss, the Detroit Pistons returned to practice Thursday, preparing for their first road game. On Friday, they’ll face head coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

MANISTEE COUNTY, MI – These six trails have “off the charts levels of fall beauty,” according to Manistee Tourism.

Although it wasn’t an improvement from the week prior, I went 13-5 with my predictions in Week 8 to raise the season picks record to 116-43.

Jack Tuttle appears to be the frontrunner to start at quarterback for Michigan this Saturday, but will he actually be the guy?

Rain showers will move through all of Michigan Friday morning and early afternoon. Those showers will last off and on for six hours, and should be over when we start our weekend Friday evening.

The season two finale of FX’s hit thriller “The Old Man” airs Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 p.m. ET. This week, everything is on the line as Zoe must save Chase’s life.

JACKSON – It is Week 9 of the high school football season, so some teams will be playing their final games of the year, some will make one final push to the playoffs, and some will battle for a conference title.

HOLLAND, MI - Holland Public Schools announced Thursday that a middle school teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave, after allegedly using a racial slur during class.

Michigan’s football program scored a huge win on the recruiting trail this week with a commitment from five-star offensive lineman Andrew Babalola.

According to a report from 9News in Denver, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds was one of two people wounded in a shooting after leaving a strip club last week. The incident occurred on Oct. 18, with the NBC affiliate obtaining details through court documents.

DETROIT, MI – A Detroit-based designer and manufacturer of ultra-light electric vehicles has won Michigan’s first “Shark Tank” style competition.

FLINT, MI -- The Flint City Council is running out of time to appoint a replacement for one of their own -- the late 3rd Ward Councilman Quincy Murphy -- if members want to follow the city’s charter.

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ANN ARBOR — One of the greatest coaches in Michigan history said this about Greg Harden: “He is one of the greatest coaches in Michigan history.”

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Michigan is home to 103 state parks each with unique features from towering cliffs to tumbling sand dunes to urban recreation.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Poke Toki, a restaurant that offers Korean, Japanese and Hawaiian-style poke bowls, plans to open a location in McKay Tower by January.

ALLEN PARK -- Amon-Ra St. Brown, much like the Detroit Lions coaches, is pointing to the team’s newfound wide receiver depth as reasons to remain confident in their ability to make big plays.

A billionaire dies in a freak accident during a space training simulation, and Elsbeth investigates the cause. A new episode of “Elsbeth” airs Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

JACKSON, MI – The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office will continue to handle the case against a Jackson police officer accused of domestic assault.

BAY CITY, MI -- Statistical leaders through Week 8 of the 2024 high school football season at the Bay County schools of Bay City Central, Bay City Western, John Glenn, Essexville Garber, Pinconning and Bay City All Saints. A look at top performers for passing, rushing, receiving and scoring heading into Week 9. *Signifies eight-player football.

When a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the Odyssey’s Halloween festivities take a dark turn. ABC’s medical drama, “Doctor Odyssey,” airs a new episode on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

Walmart customers in Michigan will soon be able to have their groceries and their prescriptions delivered at the same time. On Tuesday, Walmart began offering prescription delivery in Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin, with plans to expand to 49 states by the end on January 2025.

CBS’ hit comedy “Ghosts” continues its fourth season with a new episode on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Sam’s dad comes to Woodstone for a visit this week.

ALLEN PARK -- There is no shortage of topics surrounding the Detroit Lions this week, so what better time than the present to open the mailbag for MLive’s Dungeon of Doom podcast.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A Canton man was sent to trial for allegedly shooting out of a car in Ann Arbor, injuring one.

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FLINT, MI — If you‘re looking to celebrate Mexican heritage or eager to learn more about cultural folklore with a modern day twist, here’s the place to go.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - Muskegon County Clerk Karen Buie, a Democrat, is running for reelection in the Nov. 5 general election.

On a new episode of CBS’ “Young Sheldon” spinoff, Georgie tries to find balance between his responsibilities, leaving Mandy worried.

Tommy Carr has done quite an impressive job in his first season as the Saline starting quarterback. In his first season stepping in for his brother CJ Carr, who is now at Notre Dame, Tommy Carr continues to help Saline push forward after the Hornets were forced to forfeit their first three games because of an ineligible player.

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A 23-year-old, three-time conference player of the year is stepping away from football.

BAY CITY, MI – The historic State Theatre is reopening this week for the first time since closing and being purchased by local entrepreneur Jordan Dice earlier this year.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Starting this weekend, Michigan voters who want to avoid long lines on Election Day can cast their ballots early and in-person at designated early voting sites.

ANN ARBOR, MI - Men watch porn, and millions of men will vote for Donald Trump, said digital marketer and University of Michigan graduate Wally Nowinski.

ANN ARBOR, MI - Ann Arbor drivers should expect traffic interruptions on top of the usual football game street closures this weekend.

JACKSON, MI – A request for a personal protection order filed by a Jackson School Board trustee against the board president has been denied.

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ALLEN PARK -- Lions receiver Jameson Williams doesn’t know how he violated the NFL’s performance enhancing substances policy, but has decided against appealing the ruling. He’ll miss games against Tennessee and Green Bay without pay and is eligible to return for a prime-time game against Houston in Week 10.

BAY CITY, MI – The race for Michigan’s 95th House District pits a Republican incumbent against a Democratic challenger.

BYRON CENTER, MI — A new coffee trailer serving healthy sweet treats to locals and visitors has opened in the Grand Rapids area.

YPSILANTI, MI - Ypsilanti police have increased their presence following downtown safety concerns, despite recent protests opposing increased law enforcement in the area.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s Downtown Development Authority is updating its list of projects to tackle in the coming years and there may be some big changes coming.

PORTAGE, MI –– There’s a new late-night food option on Westnedge Avenue.

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FLINT, MI -- Flint Powers Catholic played a close match against Imlay City during a boy‘s Division 3 regional semifinal on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

BAY CITY, MI — Since last July, six Black Saginaw County residents have filed federal lawsuits against The Dow Chemical Co., alleging they were the victims of racial discrimination and a hostile work environment.

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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Augusta Township’s clerk faces a challenger in the Nov. 5 election.

KALAMAZOO, MI – Clinging to an eight-stroke lead, Kalamazoo Christian’s girls golf team could’ve easily felt the weight of the world on its shoulders when heads met pillows on Friday night.

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HOUGHTON, MI – Isle Royale National Park shared a “dream job alert” this week.

SAGINAW TWP, MI — Police in Saginaw County responded to two schools for false reports of a potential shooter.

LANSING, MI -- A Gladwin woman says she plans on using some new-found fortune to buy a new car and a house as she recently won a $300,000 jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s Top Secret Cashword instant game.

SOUTHFIELD, MI - Some local military veterans will soon call a former Michigan hotel their home.

FLINT, MI – A jury has found a Flint man guilty of shooting and killing another man outside of a Flint liquor store in 2023.

ALLEN PARK -- Lions receiver Jameson Williams continues to practice with the team while mulling whether to appeal his reported two-game suspension. Detroit anticipates being without Williams against Tennessee on Sunday, but the speedster is allowed to practice until his appeal window closes later this week.

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BAY CITY, MI – Two candidates are in the running for the seat in the Michigan House of Representatives overseeing Michigan’s 99th District, which includes portions of Bay, Clare and Gladwin counties in addition to Arenac, Iosco and Ogemaw counties.

CBS’ new drama “Matlock” continues with a new episode on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. This week, Matty’s rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case.

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AUBURN, MI – They’re low on points and short on victories.

DETROIT – As much as Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde might be tempted to ride Alex Lyon’s hot hand, he doesn’t want to overwork him.

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BEULAH, MI -- Michigan bees have been hard at work earning some hardware for an up north cellar.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - Whether you’re opting for a scary or goofy Halloween costume, parents in the Muskegon area are already planning for a fun night of trick-or-treating.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — An Isabella County man is in jail after allegedly shooting at a repossession agent who had reclaimed his vehicle.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A Democratic incumbent is vying to keep their seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 5 general election.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - It seems like just yesterday Michigan high school football teams were kicking off their 2024 campaigns, but somehow the calendar says Week 9 has arrived.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Halloween is almost here, meaning it’s time to get into costume and venture out to neighborhoods for trick-or-treating.

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LaVone Hill was released from prison on Wednesday, the report said. He had been sentenced to life in prison following his 2002 conviction in the fatal shooting of two men. Over the years, he has repeatedly declared his innocence.

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SAULT STE. MARIE — Officials in Northern Michigan are making progress toward making the home of the world’s largest single-day snowmobile race useable year-round.

NEW YORK — The actors who were part of the famed “Brat Pack” spent a lot of time together during the 1980s, both working on films and on the social scene.

MECOSTA COUNTY, MI – A prisoner who escaped a moving transport vehicle suffered serious injuries, Mecosta County Sheriff Brian Miller said.

A new episode of ABC News Studios “Impact X Nightline” will discuss the final days of One Direction star Liam Payne. Much to the shock of fans everywhere, Payne died on Oct. 16, when he fell from a third-floor balcony at his hotel.

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DETROIT -- Police are investigating an alleged argument that turned fatal Thursday morning involving multiple women. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the incident took place around around 2:15 a.m. and involved two women in a vehicle and a woman who was outside the car in the area of Harper and Conner.

DETROIT — From tip off until midway through the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s season opener, Pistons fans at Little Caesars Arena brought an energy not seen in years, even for a home opener.

ANN ARBOR, MI - Briarwood Mall will soon offer people a place to shop, eat and work out all in one trip.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are saying all the right things about not overlooking the struggling Tennessee Titans. Aaron Glenn, the team’s defensive coordinator, added context to those efforts, saying he can’t overlook a scrappy, hungry team because he remembers a time when the Lions were there, too.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Inmates with a medical treatment plan for their addictions could stay on their medications while incarcerated in Genesee County through a new program that’s been approved by the county Board of Commissioners.

SAGINAW, MI – With Halloween just around the corner, mid-Michigan residents are stocking up on candy and children are picking out their costumes for trick-or-treating this year.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – An emaciated dog suffering from a damaged esophagus is among several abused and neglected animals connected to a criminal case in Northern Michigan, WPBN/WGTU reports.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — A Pinckney-area couple toured a house on Portage Lake with a real estate agent and decided it would be a good investment. They quickly made an offer and bought it as a short-term vacation rental to list on VRBO, a popular booking website similar to Airbnb.

MOUNT CLEMENS, MI -- A former top executive in Wayne County pleaded no contest this week to a charge of domestic violence and now faces up to 93 days in jail. Tony Saunders II, 38, entered his plea in connection with an alleged assault that took place on Jan 10.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s boys soccer state tournament is moving on to the region final round and MLive has brackets for all four divisions.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison in what a Washtenaw County prosecutor called “an opportunity to reflect.”