Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning! On this day in 2005, the Michigan House passed a resolution to declare February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day to honor the late president’s birthday.
Michiganders posted photos of multiple ice caves and volcanoes seen on the shores of Lake Michigan following the recent freezing weather. Check out photos of the caves here and read more in Top Stories!
Branded Bills’ all new collegiate collection featuring both Michigan and Michigan State is now on sale! Shop the collection now to sport your favorite university with one of Branded Bills’ hallmark quality, breathable hats.
Detroit 17/32° ☁️ | Grand Rapids 18/33° ☁️ | Ann Arbor 17/32° ☁️ | Lansing 18/33° ☁️ | Flint 17/31° ☁️ | Saginaw 19/33° ☁️ | Kalamazoo 18/33° ☁️ | Muskegon 21/34° ☁️ | Traverse City 17/31° ☁️ | Marquette 16/26° ☁️ | Escanaba 19/28° ☁️ | Sault Ste. Marie 16/25° ☁️ | Alpena 18/29° ☁️
DOJ Arrests Man for Doxing Oak Park ICE Agent
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of a Minneapolis, Minnesota man for allegedly calling for the murder of federal agents and posting the address of an Oak Park agent online.
The man in question, self-identified Antifa member Kyle Wagner, was arrested for federal threat and cyberstalking charges after posting a video online urging followers to “hunt” ICE, including those who are “armed” to “fight [ICE]. This is kill or be killed.”
A decision to pursue an indictment, which would allow for a felony trial, will be announced in the near future, according to the DOJ’s release.
You can read the full press release here.
Ice Caves and Volcanoes Spotted on Great Lakes
Michiganders posted photos of ice caves and volcanoes that formed on Lake Michigan after weeks of frigid temperatures and heavy snow.
Popular spots where ice caves were seen on Lake Michigan include Empire, Glen Haven, Leland, and Northport.
While ice caves and volcanoes are stunning to the eye, they also can be dangerous, and officials are warning Michiganians to be cautious when encountering the structures.
You can see photos of the ice caves here.
Tigers’ Skubal Wins Record-Breaking $32 Million Arbitration Against Team
Detroit Tigers ace and two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case against the team and will earn a record-breaking $32 million this year after the decision.
Salary arbitration hearings are allowed when a player has between three to six years of experience, and the player proposes a salary based on past comparable salaries.
Skubal won the case based on a seldom-used provision, which allowed him to use his Cy Young awards to compare his salary to pitchers earning the highest salaries in the league.
It’s unclear how the ruling may affect Skubal’s future with the team. You can read more on the ruling here.
Branded Bills’ Collegiate Collection is Here
The company notorious for its flexible, silky-smooth hats that feel incredible now feature both prominent Michigan schools in their Collegiate Collection.
The University of Michigan "Michigan Block" Curved 5 Panel Rope
And for a limited time, Branded Bills is offering free shipping on orders of over $75, with easy returns on orders up to 60 days after purchase.
Shop Branded Bills today to sport your favorite team in style!
Around the Mitten
Northern Michigan: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources purchased a privately-owned hunting club in an $18 million deal. (See Photos)
Statewide: The majority of the state will encounter slick roads from freezing rain through this afternoon. (See Map)
West Michigan: Evolution North America, an online casino, announced plans to hire 300 employees at its Grand Rapids location. (More)
Kalamazoo: A group of fans donning cow-clad-print clothes lined up for the grand opening of the new Chick-Fil-a on Gull Road. (See Photos)
Statewide: The state is planning to tag 43 moose for research following an unexpected drop in the moose population. (More)
Flint: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed 10,000 gallons of jet fuel were released into the airport storm water system last week. (More)
Sports
No. 2 Michigan basketball blew Penn State out 110-69, achieving the program’s best start in history at 21-1. (See Box Score)
The Pistons dropped their second straight, losing 129-116 to Washington. (See Box Score)
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson came up empty handed despite being nominated for two NFL Honors. (More)
Weekend Events!
Ice sculptures will fill Holland’s heated sidewalks this evening through tomorrow, with over 10,000 pounds of sculptures, special offers from local businesses, and food for onlookers to enjoy. (More)
Sault Ste. Marie’s Legends on the Snow is where history, craftsmanship, and winter adventure collide. The snowmobiling show features classic sleds that ruled the tracks in the ’60s and ’70s to rare, one-of-a-kind restorations. (Details)
The classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Phantom of the Opera continues at Detroit’s Opera House this weekend. (See Tickets)
What are your weekend plans?
Previous Results
What's your favorite Pizza chain? 🍕
Domino’s - 12%
Little Caesar’s - 10%
Hungry Howie’s - 3%
Papa John’s - 7%
Jets Pizza - 30%
Other - 37%
A common thread in yesterday’s responses? Buy local:
Answer: Other, “Buy local. Chains don’t make good pizza!”
Answer: Other, “John's pizza in Davison MI”
Answer: Other, “Sammy's Pizza”
Answer: Other, “Mr Scribs”
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