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State police bust theft ring in Grand Traverse Co.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — On July 18, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post received a complaint of a motorcycle stolen from a home in Blair Township. Through investigative efforts, community social media posts, and a string of anonymous tips, troopers located the truck and identified two suspects in less than three hours, officials said. Two men, a 40-year-old from Green Lake Township and a 38-year-old, were believed to be involved, troopers said. The 40-year-old man was interviewed at his residence, troopers said. The stolen motorcycle was not found, troopers said. The following day, troopers conducted a traffic stop in the early afternoon and developed additional investigative leads about a separate location in Green Lake Township where the second suspect was hiding, they said.
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be a coronation for Biden now becomes an open contest in which nearly 4,700 delegates will be responsible for picking a new standard-bearer to challenge Republican Donald Trump in the fall. The path ahead is neither easy nor obvious, even with Biden endorsing Harris. There are unanswered questions about logistics, money and political fallout. Biden won every state primary and caucus earlier this year and only lost the territory of American Samoa. At least 3,896 delegates had been pledged to support him.
Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt with his new running mate, Vance, by his side
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) — Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an assassination attempt Saturday, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his newly named running mate. “It was exactly one week ago, even to the hour, even to the minute,” Trump told the crowd, reflecting on the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania that left him with a bloodied ear, killed one of his supporters and left two others injured. “I stand before you only by the grace of almighty God,” he said, the white gauze on his ear now replaced by a skin-colored bandage. “I shouldn’t be here right now,” he went on. Trump was joined by Ohio Sen. JD Vance at the pair’s first event together since they became the GOP’s nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Former Michigan football player dies in an apparent drowning at reservoir
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday in an apparent drowning at Porcupine Reservoir, according to the school. A search began Saturday afternoon after callers reported that a young man seen diving from cliffs at the reservoir did not resurface, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said. His body was recovered by a dive team at around 9:05 p.m. “Our investigation leads us to believe this is a tragic accident as multiple witnesses recount the same information,” the sheriff’s office said. Seldon joined the Utah State football program this summer after transferring from New Mexico State, where he played the past two seasons under Nate Dreiling, Utah State’s interim head coach and defensive coordinator. Before that, he spent two seasons at Michigan.
Detroit’s giant slide is back. There will probably be fewer bruises this time
DETROIT (AP) — A giant slide in Detroit reopened Friday, and no one lost a tooth — yet. The slide at Belle Isle state park made headlines, landed on late night TV and even inspired a song after viral videos in 2022 showed riders flying and bouncing down the bumpy ramp. Two years later, the six-lane slide is open again, this time with some changes. The Department of Natural Resources added padding to the slide, acquired new sacks for riders and skipped the wax. “It was awesome, even though it was kinda scary,” Eliseah Griffin, 11, told The Detroit News.
Jets practicing in Traverse City skies before Jet Blast in Oshkosh
TRAVERSE CITY - Jet Blast Oshkosh is coming up and the jets have made a stop in Traverse City before heading over to the Cheesehead State. The Jet Association is a group of people who maintain and keep their jets flying. These Jets are historical to our history with one of planes being from Russia and flying in the Vietnam War. The Jets will be practicing tomorrow to get ready for the weekend. Michael Terfehr President of 45 North Aviation says, “So about 11 jets here. It’s not really a public show per se, but we get together so that we can practice formation flying and get warmed up so that we can go to Oshkosh.” If you are looking for a viewing spot, Boon Road will give viewers a site of the Jets landing and taking off.
Microsoft outage delays airlines at Cherry Capital Airport
TRAVERSE CITY - Microsoft has experienced an outage worldwide impacting different services. One of which is flights. Cherry Capital Airport has its own experience. Kevin Klein CEO of Cherry Capital Airport says, “At 4:00 this morning, we received notification that some of the airline tenants were having some computer problems. So with that, we immediately did an inventory of all airport systems. So make sure our safety and security systems were all intact and operating fine. Our next step then was to talk with the FAA to make sure all those systems were fine. And then the TSA. So once...
Tech outage affects passengers at Cherry Capital Airport
TRAVERSE CITY -- Millions of airline passengers, including people flying out of Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport were affected by a world-wide internet outage. The outage was experienced by Microsoft and impacted different services, including airlines. Passengers at Cherry Capital were left unable to check in to their flights. To be clear, it was problem for the airlines, not the airport itself. “At 4:00 this morning, we received notification that some of the airline tenants were having some computer problems. So with that, we immediately did an inventory of all airport systems. So make sure our safety and security systems were all intact and operating fine. Our next step then was to talk with the FAA to make sure all those systems were fine. And then the TSA. So once we knew the safety security systems of the airport were all intact and that we then started to learn that it wasn’t a cyber attack, it was a computer update,” said Cherry Capital Airport CEO, Kevin Klein
GFL driver dies from crash injuries in Otsego Co.
OTSEGO COUNTY — Troopers said a GFL garbage truck was traveling west on Schuss Lane near Conifer Trail in Bagley Township when it went off the road and hit a tree. When troopers arrived on scene, they found a 43-year-old man from Kalkaska unresponsive. Troopers administered CPR until EMS arrived on scene. The driver was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately died from his injuries. Michigan State Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Online registration deadline for Michigan Primary Election is July 22
Monday, July 22 is the last day for Michigan citizens to register online or by mail to vote in the state’s Aug. 6 Primary Election. Eligible Michigan residents can register to vote online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by mailing, or scanning and emailing, a completed application to their local clerk by July 22. Applications are available online or at clerk’s offices. To be eligible to register to vote in Michigan, an individual must be a Michigan resident, a United States citizen, 17.5 years of age (18 by Election Day), and not currently serving a sentence in jail or prison. Michigan residents can check their voter registration status at Michigan.gov/Vote. Voters who already have their absentee ballot are encouraged to mail it today to avoid postal delays, or hand-deliver the ballot to their clerk’s office or secure ballot drop box. All ballots must be received by clerks by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
DNR seeks public input on Hartwick Pines State Park planning
Those interested in long‐term planning for Hartwick Pines State Park in Crawford County are invited to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources‐hosted public meeting 6‐7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about the new draft Phase 2 general management plan, proposed improvements and planning process, followed by time for feedback and questions with DNR staff. The meeting will take place at the Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, located at 2833 Monarch Drive, Grayling, inside the park. The DNR uses general management plans to define long‐rang planning and management strategies that protect the resources of state parks, while addressing recreation and education needs and opportunities.
Kaleva man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child as part of a violent online group
MANISTEE COUNTY — On Thursday, Richard Densmore of Kaleva, known by his online alias “Rabid,” pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child. Sexual exploitation of a child carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. “The guilty plea of Richard Densmore is an important step forward in our efforts to protect kids from the rising threat of sadistic online predators,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “This case is a flashing red light to the dangers of devices. Parents, guardians, and users can protect themselves and their loved ones, but they have to be aware and they have to act.” Densmore admitted that in September 2022, he sent a minor on the Discord messaging app money for her to send a picture of her bare chest with “Rabid” written on it.
International Bridge Walk was canceled this year but will return in June 2025
SAULT STE. MARIE — The International Bridge Administration and the chambers of commerce of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and Ontario on Friday announced the next International Bridge Walk will take place Saturday, June 28, 2025. This year’s walk, which had been slated for June 29, was canceled due to inclement weather. “We deeply regret the cancellation of the 2024 walk,” said International Bridge general director Peter Petainen. “But with heavy rains and a number of thunderstorms in the area, we acted out of an abundance of caution to put the safety of participants first.” Sault Michigan Chamber director Tony Haller and Sault Ontario interim CEO Don Mitchell expressed thanks to everyone who worked to prepare for the bridge walk this year.
Stellantis tells owners of over 24,000 hybrid minivans to park outdoors due to battery fire risk
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Stellantis is telling the owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors away from buildings, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires. The company said Thursday that it’s recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids, mainly in North America. Some are being recalled for a second time. All can still be driven. Stellantis, maker of Jeep, Chrysler, Ram and other vehicle brands, said its investigation is ongoing but the company has linked the problem to a rare abnormality in individual battery cells. The risk of fires is reduced when the battery is depleted. A company review of warranty data discovered seven fires within the group of vans being recalled. All happened when the vehicles were turned off, and some occurred during charging, Stellantis said. Four customers reported symptoms of smoke inhalation.
Highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25, featuring Michigan’s Edwards, hits the market
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market as gamers who waited more than a decade for the franchise’s next installment rush to play. The game officially launched Friday, with EA Sports increasing its server capacity during early access to handle the crush. “To say we’ve been blown away by the excitement, energy and anticipation around College Football 25 over the past few months would be an understatement,” EA Sports said in a blog post this week. “Just like you, our team has had July 19 circled for months as the culmination of so much work and dedication to build this game, and the chance to see it in players’ hands for the first time.” EA Sports’ college football games used to be released annually, a cultural icon in American sports for much of the franchise’s existence. The company froze future editions in 2013 when athletes began questioning why they weren’t getting paid to be featured in the games.
Russia convicts US reporter Gershkovich of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — A Russian court on Friday convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges his employer and the U.S. have rejected as a sham. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a secretive and rapid trial in the country’s highly politicized legal system. Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently denied the charges. U.S. officials and The Wall Street Journal have denounced the trial as a sham. Gershkovich, 32, was detained in March 2023 while on a reporting trip to the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg and accused of spying for the U.S., and has been behind bars ever since. He was the first U.S. journalist taken into custody on espionage charges since Nicholas Daniloff in 1986, at the height of the Cold War. Gershkovich’s arrest shocked foreign journalists in Russia, even though the country has enacted increasingly repressive laws on freedom of speech after sending troops into Ukraine.
Police identify Clare hit-and-run driver accused of injuring motorcyclist and passenger
CLARE — On July 18 around 11:23 p.m., a serious accident occurred at the intersection of 5th and McEwan in the city of Clare. A white Chevrolet SUV, driven by Thomas Vernon Claringbold III of Clare, was speeding south on McEwan and struck an orange Harley Davidson motorcycle at the intersection, police said. The motorcycle was carrying a male driver and a female passenger, both from Mason, MI, who suffered serious injuries, police said. One person was taken by ambulance, while the other was flown out of the Clare Municipal Airport by a FlightCare helicopter. Claringbold, who fled the scene, was quickly located and identified. Police said he was uninjured. He was arrested and charged with the following crimes:
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack — and that a fix was on the way. The company said the problem occurred when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. But hours after the problem was first detected, the disarray continued — and escalated. Long lines formed at airports in the U.S., Europe and Asia as airlines lost access to check-in and booking services at a time when many travelers are heading away on summer vacations. News outlets in Australia — where telecommunications were severely affected — were pushed off air for hours. Hospitals and doctor’s offices had problems with their appointment systems, while banks in South Africa and New Zealand reported outages to their payment system or websites and apps.
Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden hosts Free Family Fun Thursday
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — The Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden on Thursday held Free Family Thursday, where people learned about composting, among other things. Kids had the opportunity to learn about the importance of composting, how to compost and even got to play with some worms. There also were activity stations and a butterfly release. Sarah Kuschell, executive director of Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden, says, “When kids have a hands-on experience with things like soil and compost, those seeds are planted to build healthy futures. When we learn about the life cycle of a butterfly, it helps us sort of have more of an intimate relationship with that insect.” The event is from 6 to 7 p.m. weekly, with a new theme each week.
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