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St. Clair County judge’s order favors local jail in dispute over in-person visitation
Inmates at the St. Clair County jail may not have the constitutional right to receive in-person or face-to-face visits from loved ones under a recent order issued in local circuit court. A lawsuit was originally filed last March by family members and on behalf of children against Sheriff Mat King and the county, alleging a county jail policy that introduced video calls at the jail in place of face-to-face visits inflicted “grievous harm on children and parents"...
Canadian man arrested after more than 250 pounds of cocaine seized at Blue Water Bridge
(CBS DETROIT) - A 42-year-old Canadian man was arrested after authorities seized 266 pounds of cocaine from a semi-truck he was driving at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office says Juli Sabosan Sathiaseelan was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations discovered the cocaine around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the Blue Water Bridge. Sathiaseelan, the semi-tractor and trailer and the evidence were turned over to the St. Clair County Drug Task Force, which is partnering with Homeland Security Investigations on the investigation. "Our partnerships with other law enforcement agencies from local to federal are absolutely essential in keeping drugs out of our community. The Drug Task Force's impact goes far beyond the confines of the Sheriff's Office," said St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King in a statement. Sathiaseelan was arraigned and is being held at the St. Clair County Detention and Intervention Center on a $3 million bond.
Solid heavy soaker coming across Michigan tomorrow; Timeline and rain amounts
A large area of steady rain is going to move across much of Lower Michigan tonight and Tuesday. Our rain gauges are going to have quite a bit of water in them when the rain is done. Firstly, this is a steady heavy soaker for about the southern two-thirds of...
This Iconic Michigan-Born Business Has Quietly Shutdown
Pure Michigan revolves around being outdoors and one of Michigan's most iconic brands has helped outdoor fanatics get everything they need to stay outside where they love to be. However, if your go-to retailer is Moosejaw, the Michigan-born outdoor brand that has had a cult following since the 2000s, you...
Scientists Predict New Madrid Fault Could Rock Southwest Michigan
Scientists are concerned that an earthquake expected to originate in the Mississippi River could shake several states including Michigan. Friday, August 2nd, 2024 Michigan felt a 2.9-magnitude earthquake that originated in nearly the dead center of Lake Michigan. The USGS (United States Geological Survey) predicts much larger earthquakes headed our way.
Alert: 7th Case of Measles Confirmed in Michigan
Michigan hasn't experienced a measles outbreak since 2019, when 46 cases were confirmed across the state. While things aren't quite as severe this year, the number of cases is increasing. Earlier this year, we reported on the first measles case of 2024 in the state. In that case, a child...
Fade to Black: Michigan-Owned NEWSNet Suddenly Pulls the Plug
In a surprising turn of events, NewsNet, the Farmington Hills-based 24-hour news outlet owned by the creator of 5-hour Energy, has abruptly ceased operations after just two years on the air. Metro Detroit businessman Manoj Bhargava, the owner of the popular 5-Hour Energy, was at the helm of the 24-hour...
Fast Food Chain Backed By Former Big Ten QB Coming to Michigan?
Easily one of my least favorite things about Michigan is the lack of quality fast food options. The current options available just don't cut it. That's a rant I've gone down before, so I'll spare you the soapbox here. There is one fast food chain out there that is quickly...
Quake Shakes Lake Michigan; What Does That Mean?
Lake Michigan is kind of known for its odd occurrences from time to time. Of course, it's home to the" Lake Michigan Triangle," which has been the site of multiple UFO observances, mysterious shipwrecks, and last year's odd "hot spot" in the middle of the lake. But this time, things...
Michigan DJ goes viral on TikTok with one-note challenge
(CBS DETROIT) — An Ann Arbor-based DJ has gone viral in several TikTok videos by asking people, "Can you name this song in one note?"Derrick Castenholz says the idea came to him in the basement of his southeast Michigan home during the pandemic lockdowns.At the time, he was doing virtual gigs as well as creating content on the side to pass the time. Little did he know, his ideas evolved into debates in the comment section on videos he would post leaving the viewer with one question."At one point, I played 'Shook Me All Night Long,' and in the comment section, people...
Metro Detroit forecast through Wednesday: Showers, winds, and then the sun will come out
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast for Monday afternoon throughout southeast Michigan as a cold front moves into the area. The good news about that: Some cooling off. The temperatures are expected to go from the mid-80s down into the 70s, and stay there through Thursday, when highs will be in the low 80s again. Initially,...
Powerball winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Aug. 5 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $174M ($86.6 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...
West Michigan School Districts fight to add and keep teachers
Joshua Schott chose to work this summer; he could have been off. Schott used to be a special education teacher, but quit education. He now drives from Constantine to Elkhart, Indiana to work at an RV company. "It's nice to have extra money, and not have to worry about paycheck...
Ohio Just ‘Bombed’ Michigan With an F-16 and Full Fuel Tanks
LIsten, I know we joke a lot about hating Ohio... which we do... but it's never gotten to the point where things have been violent for a long time. So when an F-16 out of Toledo dropped full fuel tanks on Michigan, then turned right around and landed safely back home, there had to be questions asked.