Sunday, October 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1945, Virgil Trucks, just discharged from the Navy, pitched a seven-hitter as the Tigers beat the Cubs 4-1 in Game 2 of the World Series. Detroit went on to win the title in seven games.

Michigan and Minnesota played Saturday for the Little Brown Jug, a 30-cent water jug that became college football’s original rivalry trophy, and the game is in Top Stories. Ever wonder why Michigan bought that jug in the first place? Today’s Trivia has the answer.

In case you missed it on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counted down the seven pets linked to longer lives. One study that followed 3.4 million people over 12 years found that owners of a particular pet were 40% less likely to die during that period, and it’s not the one you’d guess. Some surprising animals made the cut, and the pet that landed at No. 1 isn’t even the most popular choice in American homes. Ayla ran through the full countdown and the research behind each one. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry, is sharing why he recommends an alternative to bone broth for collagen support and the simple “collagen reset technique” he says can help your body support its own collagen production.

Mom Charged with Signing Kids’ Ballots

A Park Township woman faces a felony charge after election officials say she signed and returned absentee ballots for her two adult children.

Staff noticed the signatures on the August primary return envelopes didn’t match the children’s voter records but resembled their mother’s. Neither ballot was counted.

Township Clerk Joan Zeerip said Christine Rekar admitted signing the ballots but said her daughter had given her permission. The absentee ballot tampering charge carries up to five years in prison.

“Your ballot is yours only and no one can vote that ballot for you,” Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck said. Rekar is due in circuit court Oct. 26.

Nassar Was Never on the Registry

Larry Nassar was never on the registry, Michigan State Police say, contradicting viral reports that a court ruling had removed him from Michigan’s list of sex offenders.

The Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office posted that Nassar was among more than 20,000 offenders removed after a Michigan Supreme Court ruling. State police said that’s incorrect.

Offenders not living, working, or imprisoned in Michigan don’t have to register, and Nassar is serving a federal sentence out of state.

He’d be added if he ever returned to a Michigan prison. The prosecutor’s office is run by Doug Lloyd, the Republican candidate for attorney general.

Michigan Loses 100th Jug Battle

Michigan lost the 100th game played for the Little Brown Jug, falling 20-14 at Minnesota after its offense went scoreless in the second half.

The Wolverines led 14-7 at halftime before Bryce Underwood threw two second-half interceptions. It was Minnesota’s first home win over Michigan since 1977, and Gophers fans stormed the field.

Michigan State fell 31-3 at Wisconsin after coming up empty on five fourth-down tries, and backup quarterback Cam Fancher left with an injury.

The losses dropped Michigan to 3-2 and 0-2 in the Big Ten, while the Spartans fell to 2-3 with their third straight loss.

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Doctor unveils dark bone broth secret (avoid now)

If you think bone broth is a great way to get collagen, think again.

According to a former surgeon, animal bones are known for absorbing heavy metals.

This can potentially lead to brain fog, fatigue, or even muscle weakness.

That’s why he recommends a “collagen reset technique” instead.

To his knowledge, it’s the only technique that can help your body build its own collagen.

Anyone can do it without drinking broths.

See the technique here.

➤ Statewide: Nearly 51% of Michigan high schools don’t have access to an athletic trainer, according to the ATLAS Project, which examined close to 800 schools. (Read More)

➤ Detroit: A 25-year-old faces three first-degree murder counts in the Sept. 27 shooting at an illegal after-hours party, which prosecutors say started over a missing cell phone. (More)

➤ Taylor: All four northbound lanes of Telegraph Road are closed between Pennsylvania and Eureka roads over a disintegrated drain pipe, affecting about 30,000 daily drivers. Repairs could take weeks to months. (Detour Details)

➤ Kalamazoo: Two men are charged in the linked killings of two Kalamazoo mothers, with authorities believing one death was retaliation for the other. A judge denied both men bond. (See Details)

➤ Wixom: Residents of the Hillsborough subdivision say they’re battling persistent odors from a nearby composting facility. (Get a Whiff)

➤ Traverse City: Dead Ends on Spruce, the Halloween haunt Nate Taylor has built at his house since 2018, opened for its final season there after pushback from the city. It runs through Halloween. (Enter If You Dare)

➤ The Detroit Lions will take center stage on Sunday Night Football tonight, facing the Carolina Panthers as 3.5-point road favorites. (More)

➤ Michigan hockey opened one of its most anticipated seasons with a 7-2 win over Bowling Green on Friday at Yost Ice Arena, as Michael Hage scored twice. The No. 2 Wolverines finished the home-and-home at Bowling Green on Saturday night. (More)

➤ Detroit Red Wings center and former captain Dylan Larkin was booed loudly by his own fans on Friday in response to Larkin requesting a trade this offseason. (More)

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California Surgeon: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be”

If you think collagen is only for supporting healthier skin, hair, and nails, think again.

Not only does it play a role in holding the teeth in your mouth, keeping your heart walls intact, and reinforcing your gut lining…

It’s also what allows you to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities without getting tired.

But unfortunately, eating more collagen isn’t the answer.

That’s why Dr. Steven Gundry has created what he calls the “collagen reset technique.”

And to his knowledge, it’s the only technique that’s designed to help your body build its own collagen.

See the technique here ==>

➤ A thousand plaid shirts and then some filled Houghton High School’s football field for the Canal Colors Festival’s Plaidurday, as the crowd gathered to pose for this year’s group photo. (See Plaid)

➤ Four years of social media posts by a Birmingham marketing team finally helped a Michigan woman with a rare kidney disease find a donor. PopSpeed Digital Marketing took on her campaign for free after she reached out on LinkedIn in 2022. (Read Story)

➤ Detroit Harvest Fest wraps up today at Ralph Wilson Park on the riverfront with live entertainment, dozens of food trucks, and full bars from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Plan Your Visit)

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