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Michigan State Spartans; Brian Lewerke; Mark Dantonio; Central Michigan Chippewas; Michigan Wolverines; Detroit Lions; Dallas Cowboys

Michigan State University has issued an annual report on campus safety, and it reflects the large number of reported sex crimes at MSU in the wake of the Larry Nassar abuse scandal.

UPDATED: October 1. The Ingham County Animal Shelter in Mason has restarted dog adoptions and intakes after an outbreak of ringworm. Cats are not available as of now.

A state House committee this week is scheduled to consider legislation that would create a new level of dental care in Michigan. WKAR health reporter Scott Pohl reports on why backers hope to bring dental therapists to the state, and why the Michigan Dental Association is fighting the bill.

On this week's Current State: how the Larry Nassar & Flint Water Crisis are now part of the Michigan governor's campaigns; how the political marriage gap is closing; enthusiasm among young voters; resources for sexual assault victims triggered by Dr. Ford's testimony; grey wolves relocated in the UP; and a movie cameo by the Jackson Symphony music director.

The Office of the Secretary of State says it expects long lines Monday as it eliminates driver responsibility fees.

For the past week, WKAR has worked with the Michigan Education Trust in a partnership to raise funds for the station - and provide books for kids in the Capital Region.

Michigan State Spartans; Central Michigan Chippewas; Brian Lewerke Heisman candidacy; Kyler Murray; Tua Tagavailoa; James Moore; Swap Meet with James Moore; Reflection Friday

Saturday, Sept 29th, the Jackson Symphony begins their 69th season at the Potter Center. WKAR’s Jamie Paisley has more on the concert from the J.S.O.’s music director, Dr. Matthew Aubin who could recently be seen making an on-screen cameo for the film "Bel Canto."