East Jordan
LATEST NEWS
Inmates impacted by staffing shortage in Michigan prisons
Mich. (WJRT) - Inmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections are voicing concerns about a staffing crisis in state prisons. ABC 12 reported on July 3rd that Michigan Corrections Officers called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the state's National Guard to help with staffing. The corrections officers' union said...
Michigan police find homemade bomb in man's car during traffic stop
WYANDOTTE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police arrested two men on Wednesday after finding a homemade bomb inside his car during a traffic stop in Wyandotte.At about 10:40 p.m., two officers stopped a vehicle. The officers noticed "inconsistencies" while talking to the two men inside the vehicle, according to Wyandotte police. During the investigation, police discovered a homemade bomb containing shrapnel."This type of explosive device is designed to do one thing-kill or injure people. Shrapnel is designed to increase the lethality of the device; therefore, it can be safely assumed that their intent was malicious. However, this device will never hurt anyone due to the outstanding policework by Officer Tyler Groat, Officer Rasmussen, and Officer Saltsman," police said in a social media post.The two men were arrested for possession of an explosive device, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of cocaine.
Michigan elections FAQ: Does new recount law bar fraud investigations?
A reader asks Bridge how they can challenge election results after recent recount reforms. Fraud can still be reported to law enforcement officials, but canvassers can no longer investigate on their own. Voter fraud is ‘extremely rare and isolated’ in Michigan, but perpetrators are caught and prosecuted, state says...
New roof for Charlevoix City Hall among 7 historic preservation projects to win grants in Michigan
What’s happening: Historic preservation projects in the communities of Charlevoix and Coldwater are among seven such projects to receive a total of $250,000 in grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), it was recently announced. The awards were made possible by the federal Historic Preservation Fund-Certified Local Government (CLG) program as administered by the SHPO.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
For TV star Hill Harper, Michigan’s U.S. Senate race may be toughest role
Detroit actor Hill Harper boasts celebrity backing but is struggling to break through in Michigan race for U.S. Senate. In the Democratic primary, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has dominated the fundraising race on Harper and aired three TV ads. Harper hopes to appeal to people who ‘are not necessarily your...
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Harbor Springs passed a new zoning code. Residents are working on a referendum to pause it
HARBOR SPRINGS — More than two years ago, the Harbor Springs planning commission started to take a look at the city's zoning code and work on updates. The commission went through the zoning code and made a recommendation to the city council, including updates that reduced the number of zoning districts from 17 to nine, allows the building of accessory dwelling units and more. The council was supposed to vote on the code in March, but postponed the vote after community members asked for a public hearing scheduled for the summer so more property owners could talk about the zoning. The council held a public hearing on May 6, and adopted the ordinance on May 20.
Congressional Republicans threaten to subpoena Biden administration over swing-state voter outreach program
EXCLUSIVE — Republican leaders on the House and Senate Small Business committees are threatening to subpoena the Small Business Administration for information on its voter registration program with Michigan. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), chairman of the House committee, and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) called the agreement “politically motivated” in a letter sent to SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman on Monday. In the letter, exclusively […]
Michigan regulators want to ‘hear directly from Yoopers’ for U.P. energy study
MARQUETTE, MI - As Michigan energy regulators study the unique challenges facing the Upper Peninsula’s electric grid and its path away from fossil fuel-based power generation, they want to hear from residents. The Michigan Public Service Commission will present on an ongoing U.P. energy study and take public comment...
Michigan weekend forecast: Mild temps, slight chances for rain
A beautiful weekend of weather is in store for much of Michigan, with mild temperatures and mostly dry and sunny conditions. Starting with Friday, mostly sunny skies are expected for all of Lower Michigan and much of the Upper Peninsula. Fair-weather cumulus clouds will likely develop inland from the lakes but will not amount to much. Western portions of the Upper Peninsula may see slightly more in the way of cloud cover, but still a pleasant day, nonetheless. Everyone will stay dry.
WEIGHTY CHARGE: 340-Pound Foster Mom Accused of Homicide After Lying on 91-Pound Boy for ‘Acting Up’
An Indiana woman has been arrested in Michigan in connection with her foster son’s death, RadarOnline.com has learned.On April 25, deputies responded to a home in Valparaiso after receiving information about a 10-year-old boy suffering a medical emergency, according to Front Page Detectives.The boy, Dakota Stevens, was taken to a hospital and then later airlifted to another facility, where he was taken off life support two days later and died.In June, the medical examiner ruled Stevens’ death homicide by mechanical asphyxia.On July 12, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for 48-year-old Jennifer Wilson’s arrest for a charge of...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.