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Pharmacist pleads no contest to involuntary manslaughter in Michigan deaths from meningitis outbreak
A Massachusetts pharmacist pleaded no contest Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of 11 people in Michigan, all victims of tainted steroids that caused a national meningitis outbreak in 2012. Glenn Chin, 56, will get a 7 1/2-year prison sentence in October. He will benefit by receiving credit for...
Trump’s Howell event was a ‘blatant’ violation of Michigan campaign law, Dem lawyer says
Former President Donald Trump speaks at "Crime and Safety" press conference held in Howell. Aug. 20, 2024. Photo by Jon King. An event Tuesday labeled as a press conference by former President Donald Trump was instead a “blatant” violation of state election law, which ironically also featured a former state legislator who helped pass the law making it illegal.
State Reps promote dune protection legislation at Oval Beach, Saugatuck
Democratic State Representatives Rachel Hood of Grand Rapids and Joey Andrews of St. Joseph met with the press and stakeholders to promote two bills currently being drafted that would add extra protections to Michigan’s sand dunes, which make up about 25% of the state’s coastal acreage. “It’s important...
'No' and 'pro' Gotion sides hold rallies as fight for battery plant heats up
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — American flags and "No Gotion" signs were scattered throughout the backyard of Lori Brock's horse farm on Wednesday. "We have a huge lineup of people that are supporting us and our fight here, and I couldn't be more proud and more humbled as well," said Brock.
Portage helps the state appeal FEMA's denial of federal disaster relief for tornado damage
In July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied a disaster relief request for Southwest Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer submitted the request after tornadoes and other storms struck the area on May 7. The state has until September 21 to appeal the decision. In an effort to win that appeal,...
Michigan woman, 77, dies after collision with carriage on Mackinac Island
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – A 77-year-old Michigan woman died after she collided with a carriage on Mackinac Island. The Mackinac Island Police Department said the crash occurred at Main Street and Bogan Lane at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The woman from Huntington Woods was riding a bicycle westbound when...
Family fun will be in focus at Kalamazoo’s 4th Annual Anti-gun Violence Community Carnival
KALAMAZOO, MI – Rev. Lenzy Bell remembers when young men didn’t shoot one another. There were always fights, the pastor of First United Baptist Church recalls. But, he says, “We settled it.”. “There were all kinds of fights on campus,” he says, remembering his college days in...
Southwest Michigan Business Giving Away Free Furniture
It's that time of the year where all of the incoming freshmen are beginning to start their college years. They are jumping with joy and excitement as they are going dorm room shopping, meeting their roommates, and preparing to move away from their family and friends for a new phase in their life. On top of the freshmen joining campus, all over the sophomores and upperclassmen are returning to their second home.
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - We made it to a Friday morning! Good morning, mid-Michigan, we hope the week has been good to you. If you’re with us this morning, check these five stories to know. 1. Seven Michigan State Police troopers filing 14 lawsuits against the police agency. They claim...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan helps children dealing with hair loss
DETROIT – Hair loss is a sensitive topic for people, but it’s significantly harder for children. Maggie Varney is on a mission to restore hair and confidence. On Tuesday (Aug. 20), Varney showed Local 4 the hair restoration process for boys and girls. “There’s no place like this...
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