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Feds: Michigan trying to 'brush aside' school discrimination complaint
Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all claims it violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns last week. Federal officials said the state has fundamental misconceptions about its legal obligations to students. (Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat) This story was originally...
Amid ‘green burial’ dispute, judge rejects Michigan township’s cemetery ban
Officials in Brooks Township responded to a proposed ‘green burial’ cemetery by banning all cemeteries in the community. Peter and Annica Quakenbush responded with a lawsuit, and a judge sided with them Thursday. It’s the latest in a string of disputes over an increasingly popular end-of-life option.
Jonesville Has Plenty of Returnees, Goals for 2024
Key participants for the Jonesville High School varsity football include, from left, Coach Frank Keller, Carson Playford, John Milks, Cooper Stevens, Skyler Cooper, and Makinlee Packer. (8-16-2024, 12:00PM): Jonesville High School football looks to get back into the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs. With eight returning players on each...
Troopers looking for public's help solving two crimes in St. Joseph County
Michigan State Police troopers are asking for assistance in solving two incidents in St. Joseph County. Troopers are investigating a destruction of property that occurred in the 30000 block of Plumb School Road, in Fawn River Township that took place between July 30 and Aug. 13. Three bullet holes were found in the...
Phase 1 of Boos Center refurbishment complete
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The City of Jackson has invested many resources into the refurbishment of Loomis Park over the past several years, including a new playground, big lighting upgrade, and now a half million dollar rehab of the Boos Recreation Center. Phase 1 is complete,...
Suspected drug dealer arrested in Columbia with 156 users does of crack cocaine
A Michigan man at the center of an investigation into the distribution of drugs in Columbia is caught with more than 150 user does of crack cocaine. Michael Thomas, 31, of Muskegon, Michigan, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence. Detectives say Thomas had...
79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 15, 2024
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court:. – Shawn Donald Pitre, 18, of 8444 S. James Rd., Baldwin; fleeing and eluding, operating without insurance, operating without a license; and driving an unregistered vehicle. Preliminary exam: Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. – Johnathon...
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Severe t-storms in Michigan today? Timing of 2 lines of storms should be on our side
There is a chance of severe thunderstorms today over Lower Michigan. The timing of two lines of thunderstorms should minimize the threat to just an isolated coverage on severe storms. Let’s get updated on when and where strong thunderstorms are possible. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) just sent us...
Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak will plead no contest in Michigan case
DETROIT, Michigan — A Massachusetts pharmacist charged with murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents from a 2012 U.S. meningitis outbreak has agreed to plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter, according to an email sent to families and obtained Friday by The Associated Press. The deal with Glenn...
Focus West Michigan for 8-16-24
Today on Focus West Michigan: Michigan schools are getting millions of dollars to fight the mental health crisis among students, a new children’s rehabilitation hospital is being built in Grand Rapids, a look at this weekend’s new films and more state and West Michigan news. Transcripts are provided...
Michigan man sentenced to life in prison for death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith
(CBS DETROIT) - Rashad Trice, the man charged in connection with the death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith last year, was sentenced to life in prison, the Michigan Attorney's General's office announced on Friday.Trice pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct in July 2024. He initially faced 20 charges after the state consolidated the charges filed in multiple counties.In a federal case, he pleaded guilty to kidnapping resulting in death."Nothing can bring Wynter back, but I hope knowing that Mr. Trice will spend the rest of his life behind bars, without the need for a lengthy trial, offers some solace to her loved ones," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. "Thanks to the tireless work of law enforcement and prosecutors in my office, the man responsible for these horrific acts will never again endanger our communities." Trice was accused of kidnapping Wynter on July 2, 2023, in Lansing after assaulting her mother. He was arrested in the early morning hours of July 3 in St. Clair Shores; however, the child was not with him at the time of the arrest. Wynter's body was found on July 5 near the Coleman A. Young International Airport in Detroit.
Trump narrowly leads Harris in Michigan: Poll
Former President Trump is narrowly leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the critical swing state of Michigan, according to an AARP survey released Thursday. Trump leads Harris with 45 percent support to her 43 percent among likely voters in the battleground state, while 8 percent said they would support a third-party candidate.
Michigan’s newest weapon in addiction fight runs on gas and four wheels
The state gave $2.7 million to addiction service providers for transportation. The money is part of $1.6 billion state and local governments are getting from national opioid settlements. Advocates cite transportation as a hurdle in fighting the opioid epidemic. ST. IGNACE — There’s a new Ford Edge SUV in the...
Biden awards $50 million to support EV manufacturing in 6 states
(CBS DETROIT) — The Biden administration announced that $50 million will be awarded to six states with significant automotive communities to help convert manufacturing facilities to support the electric vehicle supply chain. The funding is made possible through the administration's Investing in America plan. It builds on the $1.7 billion awarded to 11 "shuttered or at risk" facilities in several states to bolster electric vehicle production. Michigan is one of the recipients and will get $18,406,420.45. The other states that will receive funding include: Ohio: $9,373,236.32 Indiana: $8,770,249.81 Kentucky: $4,876,458.57 Tennessee: $4,513,688.68 Illinois: $4,059,946.17 The allocations were determined after an April request for information on how small- and medium-sized...
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