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Lawyer removed from Dominion case over ‘truly egregious misconduct’
Stefanie Lambert, an attorney charged with illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election, has been removed from a defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems. Lambert represented former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne in the case, in which Dominion alleged that Byrne made false statements about the company’s role...
Viral Michigan Judge Gives Man Jail Time For Telling Him to ‘Kiss My A–‘
You'll probably remember, a while back, the story of Corey Harris, and how he was popped with a short stint in jail for being behind the wheel during his virtual hearing... regarding his suspended license. Well, that whole story was a whirlwind of its own, but the viral judge at...
Weekly fishing report: August 14
The Michigan DNR is joining the Detroit Tigers to sponsor a Hunting and Fishing Night at Comerica Park on Sept. 10. Come watch the Tigers reel in a win and land yourself a Detroit Tigers tacklebox while enjoying the night with other hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts from around the state. Click here to get your tickets.
Michigan bill would protect some first responders from employer discrimination
(The Center Square) – A new bill introduced to the Michigan House would protect emergency responders from getting penalized for leaving work to address crises. Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, introduced HB 5905 Tuesday, which would prohibit employers from discriminating against, disciplining or discharging an employee for being absent from work to deal with an emergency as an emergency responder. The employee must provide proof of need for the employee’s service,...
WARNING: Dangerous “Challenge” Can Get Your Michigan Kids Shot
TikTok has become one of the world's most-used social media platforms over the last couple of years. The short-video-based platform has billions of users worldwide sharing their experiences, showcasing their lifestyles, and certain skills, or simply enjoying the world around them. Some people have even turned TikTok into a source of income and have made significant money creating content. Just like anything else in the world, users on TikTok often follow popular trends that appear on the app.
Lansing’s infamous Pennsylvania Avenue bridge gets new bling
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The infamous Pennsylvania Avenue bridge, “Big Penny,” in Lansing, has some new bling. A group called Stupid Lansing took credit for some signs put up Wednesday night by Big Penny. The signs read “Trucks munched,” with 17 this year and 70 since 2004. A video on their Facebook page showed a concrete truck smacking the bridge on Aug. 15, hence the sign update.
Lansing man convicted of modifying pistol with illegal 'Glock switch'
GRAND RAPIDS – A Lansing man was convicted this week on charges that he had an illegal "machine gun," the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday. Valentino Wallace, 22, of Lansing, was charged in federal court with possessing the automatic firearm. Online court records indicate the trial began in late July and concluded this week. Records do not indicate when Wallace will be sentenced, but show Wallace has been held in detention since July 2023. ...
Motorcyclist killed in Manlius Township after SUV runs red light
MANLIUS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A motorcyclist has died after being struck by an SUV Wednesday in Manlius Township near Fennville. An investigation revealed that the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on 58th Street at around 10:45 p.m. on August 14. Local: Harper Creek teacher resigns after charges filed for 'off-duty...
1 injured in early Thursday rollover crash in Lansing
LANSING — One person suffered serious injuries early Thursday in a single-vehicle rollover crash, the Lansing Fire Department said. The driver of a pickup truck had to be extricated from their truck after it crashed near the corner of Miller and Wise roads at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, the LFD said in a release. ...
6 Sports Two-A-Days: Lansing Sexton and Lansing Everett looking to build off a postseason appearance
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Rivals Lansing Sexton and Lansing Everett both reach the postseason in 2023 and both are seeking more after a first-round exit in the postseason. The two rivals are stops No. 5 and No. 6 on the 6 Sports Two-A-Days tour. Of the eight wins the J-Dubbs had last season five resulted […]
Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake have harmful algae blooms
MASON COUNTY, Mich. — Harmful algae blooms (HAB) have been confirmed in Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake in Mason County, according to District Health Department #10 and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The HAB in Bass Lake was confirmed on Aug. 12 and the HAB...
Juvenile in custody after KVET seizes drugs, guns in Kalamazoo raid
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A juvenile was arrested for drug and firearm-related charges in Kalamazoo. On August 15, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team, or KVET, executed a search warrant on Neumaier Court in Kalamazoo after an investigation into drug sales and illegal firearm possession. KVET investigators seized roughly...
A teen was falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes
DETROIT (AP) — A teenager on a field trip to see a Detroit court ended up in jail clothes and handcuffs because a judge said he didn’t like her attitude. Judge Kenneth King even asked other kids in the courtroom Tuesday whether the 16-year-old girl should be taken to juvenile detention, WXYZ-TV reported.
"Auto Workers for Trump 2024" ramps up counter-movement after UAW endorses Harris
(CBS DETROIT) — The United Auto Workers union announced it is launching an outreach program ahead of the November election following its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Harris' campaign stop with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.The union hosted a call Wednesday, during which members will hear what's at stake in November, the union's key issues, and how they're looking to win against the so-called "billionaire class."The UAW is calling this its most ambitious political program in decades to elect Harris as the next president.But on the flip side, there's "Auto Workers for Trump 2024.""The truckers that...
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