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Michigan man, 67, fatally wounded after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police said a man broke into a home to attack his ex-girlfriend and was shot and killed by the woman's stepson in Orion Township Wednesday morning.It happened just after 10 a.m. at a home on Elkhorn Lake Road in Orion Township.Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the 62-year-old woman had previously lived with the suspect, identified as 67-year-old Galen Gavitt, for 17 years in another county.Authorities said she had obtained a personal protection order against him after his alleged threatening behavior, including threats that he was going to kill her.Police said she sought refuge at...
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
Acquitted in Whitmer kidnap plot and running for office: How extremism is going mainstream
They were accused of trying to tear down the government. Now they want to join it. Two men with ties to anti-government militias who were charged (and acquitted) in the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are campaigning for office this election season. Eric Molitor, 40, of Clam Lake...
Battle Creek boy dies days after being hit by truck
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The eleven-year-old boy who was badly injured when he was hit from behind by a pickup truck while he was on a mini-dirt bike last Thursday has died. Battle Creek police say the boy died from his injuries in the hospital on Monday.
Multiple agencies respond to a two-vehicle crash on M-66 in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Multiple agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in Battle Creek Wednesday afternoon. It happened on M-66 near B Drive South around 3 p.m. News Channel 3 was on the scene and could see that one vehicle was on its side while the other vehicle, a utility van, sustained heavy front-end damage.
Relocation of historic Italianate mansion draws crowd to downtown Muskegon
MUSKEGON, MI -- Dozens of residents gathered Wednesday to watch a 155-year-old Italianate mansion be wheeled through the streets of downtown Muskegon. The mansion, known as the Nelson House, was first a private residence and later served as the rectory for the long-vacant St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church. Purchased by Muskegon Public Schools, it was set to be demolished before the city of Muskegon expressed interest. City leaders just purchased it in June for a nominal fee of $100. The cost of the move and setting a new foundation is near $230,000.
Grand Rapids police prepare for ‘active shooter’ in training coincidental to Trump visit
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Just days before former President Donald Trump is set to visit Grand Rapids under ultra-high security atter an assassination attempt, Grand Raids police trained in an “active shooter” scenario. The training, planned months ago, was coincidental to the short-notice rally scheduled by Trump. If...
MSP: Semi rear-ends car, flips over in Ionia County
IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — No one is injured after a crash involving a semi in Ionia County on Wednesday afternoon, according to Michigan State Police. MDOT said around 3:15 p.m., eastbound I-96 was closed at Nash Highway (Exit #59) for a crash. MSP said a semi rear-ended a sedan...
Inspiring ‘bizarro world’: Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes thrilled to uncork symphonic set in GR
Playing only seven such shows this summer, the celebrated guitarist will perform a wide range of rock classics with the Grand Rapids Symphony at Meijer Gardens. The Local Spins interview. LOCAL SPINS TICKET GIVEAWAY & FAN REVIEW: Would you love to see the Warren Haynes Band fire up classics with...
Buddy's closes Alpine location just over one year since opening
WALKER, Michigan — Buddy's Pizza has closed its Alpine Avenue NW location just over one year since it opened its doors. The closure was announced on Friday, July 5 and was effective immediately. The store first opened its doors in March 2023. The signage has already been removed as...
Grand Rapids man set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a child, Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer didn’t like watching episodes of “Jeopardy!” because he could never get any of the answers right. He used to think it was impossible that any normal person could have so much knowledge, and answer so many questions correctly.
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