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Republicans sue Whitmer, Benson over voter registration agencies
(The Center Square) - Michigan's governor, secretary of state and three other officials are facing a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign this week over granting some government offices the power to conduct voter registration. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order in December meant to designate certain state offices, including the Small Business Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to act as voter registration agencies. The governor...
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...
Motorcyclist identified in deadly crash on State Road 2
ST. JOSEPH, Ind. (WSBT) — A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with an Amazon semi-trailer on State Road 2 on Wednesday evening. Authorities have now identified the victim. Tyler Lee Smith, 29, of Baroda, Michigan was critically injured and later died at the hospital according to the Fatal Crash...
Baroda man dies in motorcycle/semi crash in St. Joseph County
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. It happened around 6:30 pm when police were called to State Road 2 and Chapel Lane for a collision involving a motorcycle and a semi. The rider of the bike, 29 year-old Tyler Lee Smith of...
Maranda’s Park Party Recess unfolds at Milwood Elementary School in Kalamazoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Park Party Recess season is underway!. On Thursday, Maranda, WOOD TV8 staff and community partners supplied a fun-filled afternoon to Milwood Elementary School students in Kalamazoo. With sneakers laced and exciting activities and attractions awaiting outside, students were eager to let loose, have a blast...
Retired police cruisers, other Kalamazoo property going up for auction
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Retired police cruisers and other government property could be yours at an upcoming auction in Kalamazoo!. More items up for bid include pickup trucks, other city- and county-owned vehicles, furniture, electronics and equipment, according to Biddergy.com. We’re told bidding will be open to the public online...
16th Annual Old Car Show at La Porte County Historical Society Museum
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- The La Porte County Historical Society Museum will host its 16th Annual Old Car Show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you'd like to enter your vehicle in the show, registration is $20. Vehicles must be at least 30 years old and...
Front Porch Friday with Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood will be available to talk to community members at Mishawaka's Front Porch Friday from noon to 1 p.m. on the front porch of the Mishawaka Utilities Business Office at 107 N Main St. Mishawaka. City officials say mayors get things done, but only...
Film Review: Notre Dame Safety Targets Blaine Bradford and Nicholas Reddish
With the excessive heat warning a constant on the weather app this week, it felt like an optimal time to enjoy the air conditioning in my office while revisiting a film review I previously wrote roughly 100 words of. This review will focus on a pair of safety prospects, Blaine...
South Bend Police ballistics experts investigate injury to see if it was a shooting or not
SOUTH BEND — One resident was injured and two others had vehicles damaged during an incident Wednesday night with someone firing a gun, according to the South Bend Police Department, but it's not clear if the victim was injured by a bullet or by debris knocked loose by a bullet. Police were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. to the 1200 block of North Huey Street on July 17. The incident was logged as an aggravated assault-shooting with injury...
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