BIG RAPIDS - The Ferris State women's basketball program is coming off one of its most successful seasons. Today they introduced one of the most successful high school girls basketball coaches in the state.
Colleen Lamoreaux-Tate has won about 85 percent of her games during her 17 seasons as a Varsity Head Coach for East Grand Rapids then Grand Rapids Catholic Central. She led the Cougars to a Class B State Title in 2010.
Lamoreaux-Tate said that she has always dreamed about coaching at the collegiate level, and while she's had previous opportunities, this job was the right time and the right fit.
The new coach talked about the importance of recruiting and having more athletes from the state of Michigan on the roster. She also talked to 9&10 News about her Northern Michigan connections. Lamoreaux-Tate played with St. Ignace LaSalle girls basketball coach Dorene Ingalls at Lake Superior State University. She also played for current Traverse City West Athletic Director Patti Tibaldi when Tibaldi was the Head Coach at Aquinas College.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:49:54 GMT
Two people were hurt in an explosion in Kalkaska County Wednesday evening. It happened around 8:30 p.m. at the Northern A 1 Truck Wash in Kalkaska. The fire chief tells 9&10 News two men were washing
Two people were hurt in an explosion in Kalkaska County Wednesday evening. It happened around 8:30 p.m. at the Northern A 1 Truck Wash in Kalkaska. The fire chief tells 9&10 News two men were washing
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:48:42 GMT
A Northern Michigan family-owned restaurant destroyed by flames, the family doing their best to deal with the loss tonight. The Wexford County restaurant caught fire around 1:30 this morning. Crews acted
A Northern Michigan family-owned restaurant destroyed by flames, the family doing their best to deal with the loss tonight. The Wexford County restaurant caught fire around 1:30 this morning. Crews acted
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:19:56 GMT
We can update you today on the deadly shooting of a kidnapping suspect who police say led them on a lengthy and dangerous chase. This morning, the prosecutor decided that Crawford County Deputy Michael
We can update you today on the deadly shooting of a kidnapping suspect who police say led them on a lengthy and dangerous chase. This morning, the prosecutor decided that Crawford County Deputy Michael
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:47:05 GMT
A state agency meant to help people find a job is laying off employees itself and closing a branch, the victim of federal budget cuts. Northwest Michigan Works! will even close a location and reduce
A state agency meant to help people find a job is laying off employees itself and closing a branch, the victim of federal budget cuts. Northwest Michigan Works! will even close a location and reduce
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:40:37 GMT
Yesterday was all about the hardballers, but Wednesday was ladies night. The all-state teams revealed for girl's soccer and softball with several local athletes making the cut. We had a chance to catch
Yesterday was all about the hardballers, but Wednesday is ladies night. The all-state teams revealed for girl's soccer and softball with several local athletes making the cut. Read the story to see the full list of players selected to the all-state teams in both girl's soccer and softball.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:30:23 GMT
It's a sad day in the entertainment world. According to HBO, "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini died today at the age of 51. He won 3 Emmys for his role as Tony Sprano.
It's a sad day in the entertainment world. According to HBO, "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini died today at the age of 51. He won 3 Emmys for his role as Tony Sprano.
A federal judge in Baltimore says she's satisfied for now with measures the military has taken to release documents related to Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's his court-martial in the Wikileaks case.
A federal judge in Baltimore said Wednesday she's satisfied for now with measures the military has taken to release documents related to Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial in the Wikileaks case.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:42:12 GMT
A shocking statistic- Michigan's rate of child abuse and neglect is now more than 50 percent the national average. According to a national study, Michigan ranks 41st. Statistics show 14 out of 1,000
A shocking statistic- Michigan's rate of child abuse and neglect is now more than 50 percent the national average. According to a national study, Michigan ranks 41st. Statistics show 14 out of 1,000
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:12 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:12:23 GMT
Technology meets the outdoors in a new smart phone app highlighting Michigan's northwest region. 3-1 was created by the Grand Traverse County Conservation District as a way for locals and tourists to
Technology meets the outdoors in a new smart phone app highlighting Michigan's northwest region. 3-1 was created by the Grand Traverse County Conservation District as a way for locals and tourists to
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