Arraignment Expected for Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore; MSU Trustees to Vote on Fitzgerald Hire

Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be arraigned today after being arrested Wednesday in Washtenaw County. Moore remains in custody as authorities continue investigating a reported assault in Pittsfield Township. His arrest came just hours after U-M announced his firing for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

Meanwhile, Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel remains in his position. Although reports circulated suggesting Manuel had been dismissed, university board members and officials confirmed Thursday that he has not been fired following a scheduled meeting.

MSU Trustees to Vote on Pat Fitzgerald Contract

In East Lansing, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees is set to vote this morning on the hiring of former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The proposed contract includes a $4 million annual salary, plus $1 million in supplemental income, with that bonus increasing by an additional $500,000 every year. The deal would run through January 2031.

Trustees will also vote on advancing plans for a second indoor arena at the Farm Bureau Pavilion. The project’s planning phase is expected to cost $1.5 million, funded entirely through gifts to MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

These actions come during an already busy stretch on campus, with fall commencement ceremonies beginning today at the Breslin Center and final exams wrapping up.

U.S. 127 Closures Could Slow Commute

Drivers along U.S. 127 should expect delays today. Multiple ramps and lanes will close intermittently as crews remove traffic control devices associated with the ongoing $205 million reconstruction project. Affected areas include the southbound lanes from M-43 to Trowbridge Road and the ramps from Trowbridge and Howard to southbound 127.

Ingham County Investigates Murder-Suicide Near Leslie

In Ingham County, authorities believe a murder-suicide is responsible for the deaths of a husband and wife found Thursday morning. The bodies were discovered at a home on Walker Lane in Onondaga Township, near Leslie. The deceased have not yet been identified pending family notification.

Consumers Energy Pushes Back Against Attorney General

Consumers Energy is pushing back against Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission for a rehearing on its cost recovery rules for large-scale energy users—an issue tied to the state’s push to attract data centers.

Nessel is seeking to overturn what she describes as insufficient safeguards for ratepayers, but Consumers argues that new large customers would benefit ratepayers by fully covering the costs of the services they consume.

State Police Launch Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown

The Michigan State Police today begin their annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, increasing enforcement and public messaging around the dangers of impaired driving.

In Michigan, driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher is illegal. However, drivers can also be arrested at any BAC level if officers determine they are impaired.