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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 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...
Saving a small-town newspaper; Kamala Harris visits; People Mover shutdown; more
Good morning! Today is Thursday. ⛅ Weather: Today's expected high is 74 degrees. It'll be partly sunny, cooler and less humid. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. Saving the paper. This story resonated with me because it shows the power of what one...
Harris condemns ‘heinous, horrible and cowardly’ Trump assassination attempt
Vice President Harris condemned the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump at a campaign event Wednesday. “I will say a few words about the attempt on the life of former President Trump over the weekend,” Harris said at the event in Michigan. “As we all know, it was a heinous, horrible and cowardly act.…
Search for missing kayaker suspended at lake in Ionia County
BERLIN TWP. — Police and fire personnel have suspended a search for a kayaker who fell into Sessions Lake on Sunday evening and did not resurface. In a Thursday evening news release, the Ionia County Sheriff's Office said the unsuccessful, 4½-day search was being paused amid what it called difficult conditions. "We will resume...
Local first responders speak out about challenges with workplace burnout
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - You may love going to work, or you may dread it. Either way, it’s something most of us have to do, and it occasionally leads to feelings of burnout. The Centers for Disease Control defines burnout as an “occupational phenomenon.” While it’s not an official medical condition, the CDC says it needs to be intentionally addressed.
Lansing small businesses feeling effects of Michigan Ave construction despite free parking
Lansing is offering free two-hour parking as construction on Michigan Avenue continues to interfere with traffic for nearby businesses. The project has transitioned into its second phase, closing the road from Fairview Avenue to Foster Avenue. Mayor Andy Schor announced Tuesday that Lot 8, the city-owned parking lot behind the...
Jase Richardson shares who he is with Michigan State basketball's social media team
Michigan State basketball freshman have reported to campus, and the freshman are ready to make their mark on the storied program that Tom Izzo built in East Lansing. Jase Richardson is a legacy, the son of Spartan legend Jason Richardson, and is looking to make his own stamp on MSU’s program.
What a Bowl Bid Would Do for Coach Jonathan Smith and Michigan State Football
Coach Jonathan Smith will have an uphill battle this season. This means Michigan State reaching a bowl in Coach Smith's first season could be huge for the future of Michigan State football.
WEATHER EXTRA: Weekend of sunshine ahead
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - We end the work week with patchy areas of fog, but it should cause little in the way of problems for the morning drive. High pressure that is draped over the Great Lakes region will provide more sunshine for Friday. We will also be a few degrees warmer with highs in the upper 70s and spend overnight under mostly clear skies as we drop back to the mid-50s.
Michigan State’s secondary faces fresh start after ugly era ends
Note: This is the eighth installment in a series reviewing Michigan State’s position groups heading into fall camp. Today’s position: defensive back. If Michigan State had an on-field identity during Mel Tucker’s four-year tenure, it was a porous pass defense. If you purchase a product or register...
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