The Latest Breaking News from Mich

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State needed a win, making Thursday night a perfect time for the return of Malik Hall.

Wheatley returns home to the state of Michigan to become the program’s 20th head coach.

Athletic Director Warde Manuel said Weiss, who also served as quarterbacks coach, was dismissed “after a review of university policies.” The two-sentence statement didn’t elaborate.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — When Michigan State first took the court Thursday night at the Breslin Center to take on No. 23 Rutgers, it looked like the Spartans were still thinking about the one-point loss on Monday to No. 3 Purdue.

OXFORD, Mich. — Madeline Johnson is tired of "thoughts and prayers" and wants to see action when it comes to gun control in Michigan.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A University of Michigan employee told police someone accessed university email accounts without authorization at Schembechler Hall, the headquarters of the football team that includes the offices of coach Jim Harbaugh and suspended co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss, according to a UM crime log.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is sticking with the team for next season, barring unforeseen circumstances, according to a team source familiar with the negotiations.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan officials late Tuesday placed co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss on paid leave while university police investigators probe alleged computer crimes at Schembechler Hall, the nerve center of the football team that includes the offices of coach Jim Harbaugh and staff.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, upon learning veteran offensive guards Zak Zinter and Trevor Keegan planned to return for this season, let out an enthusiastic response.