The U.S. Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department. It ...

EAST LANSING — Free Press sports writer Chris Solari takes a look at the Michigan State football players who helped or hurt their stock in the Spartans’ 28-10 loss to Penn State on Saturday, Nov. 15.

After weeks of public backlash, the Michigan Board of Education officially moved forward to adopt controversial new Michigan Health Education Standards Framework.

Schools across the U.S. are seeing a big drop in enrollment from immigrant families. Many parents have been deported or returned to their home countries due to immigration crackdowns. In ...

Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.

Digital Promise has announced the launch of the K-12 AI Infrastructure Program, a multi-year initiative "aiming to close the gap between scientific principles of teaching and learning and the promise ...

When the clock hit zero at Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium Saturday afternoon, the Hillsdale Chargers were somewhere in Ohio, but the Frats were celebrating their 12-6 win over the Fundies in the ...

The white oak tree that stretches its branches outside the George G. White Middle School in Hillsdale first sprouted about 170 years ago, before the first shots were fired in the U.S. Civil War. And ...

Town decides to save 170-year-old tree in front of school building. Here's why An estimated 170-year-old white oak tree outside of George G. White Middle School in Hillsdale on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

Week 12 of OHSAA high school football is here, and Ashland County's top two teams all season are eager to keep their seasons going. We'll have a massive rematch in Columbus and a playoff opener to ...