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Corrections officers call for measures to address staffing shortage, unsafe conditions
Corrections officers in the Upper Peninsula are calling on the state to address a "staffing crisis" — they say is creating unsafe working conditions in prisons. Officers will be hosting three informational pickets at correctional facilities in Marquette, Baraga and Chippewa counties next week. Byron Osborn is the president...
Thoughts of lives lost, scattered debris, remain on 37th anniversary of Flight 255 crash
For those adults who were in Michigan, the Downriver area in particular, today is likely one that will at some point conjure up gut-wrenching thoughts of one of the worst aviation disasters in history. It was on Aug. 16, 1987, that Northwest Airlines Flight 255 took off from Wayne County...
Focus West Michigan for 8-16-24
Today on Focus West Michigan: Michigan schools are getting millions of dollars to fight the mental health crisis among students, a new children’s rehabilitation hospital is being built in Grand Rapids, a look at this weekend’s new films and more state and West Michigan news. Transcripts are provided...
Man who pleaded guilty in Matthew Perry’s death has ties to Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A man with Michigan roots admitted to giving actor Matthew Perry the overdose of ketamine that killed him. Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, was Perry’s live-in personal assistant. He pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Ketamine Causing Death. His LinkedIn profile shows he went to Lansing Community College in the 80s and graduated from high school in Midland. He’s one of five people charged in Perry’s death—two are doctors.
Michigan Motor Carrier Officers crack down on speeding in construction zone
Michigan State Police (MSP) issued dozens of citations during a recent commercial vehicle speed crackdown in a construction zone. The post Michigan Motor Carrier Officers crack down on speeding in construction zone appeared first on CDLLife.
Michigan man sentenced to life in prison for death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith
(CBS DETROIT) - Rashad Trice, the man charged in connection with the death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith last year, was sentenced to life in prison, the Michigan Attorney's General's office announced on Friday.Trice pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct in July 2024. He initially faced 20 charges after the state consolidated the charges filed in multiple counties.In a federal case, he pleaded guilty to kidnapping resulting in death."Nothing can bring Wynter back, but I hope knowing that Mr. Trice will spend the rest of his life behind bars, without the need for a lengthy trial, offers some solace to her loved ones," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. "Thanks to the tireless work of law enforcement and prosecutors in my office, the man responsible for these horrific acts will never again endanger our communities." Trice was accused of kidnapping Wynter on July 2, 2023, in Lansing after assaulting her mother. He was arrested in the early morning hours of July 3 in St. Clair Shores; however, the child was not with him at the time of the arrest. Wynter's body was found on July 5 near the Coleman A. Young International Airport in Detroit.
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Why You’ll See Purple Porch Lights in Michigan This Fall
Once the air in Michigan begins to get crisp in the mornings, somewhere in mid to late August (sometimes sooner), and the coffee shops begin selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cider, there's a sudden run on hay bales, dried leaves, scented candles, and a slew of other decorations Fall enthusiasts are aching to hang, place, and lean. But don't mistake a purple porch light in October as someone who's celebrating Halloween, but rather as someone showing support for some of our state's bravest and most vulnerable.
MPPD Reminds Drivers of the Dangers of Impaired Driving
During the busy, end-of-summer travel season that includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) to remind drivers of the dangers of impaired driving. In 2023, 41% of fatalities...
Michigan congressman urges probe into security concerns with Chinese routers
(The Center Square) – A Michigan congressman has called on the Department of Commerce to launch a probe into Chinese Wi-Fi routers sold in America, citing their use in recent hacking attempts traced to the People’s Republic of China. Chairman John Moolenaar, R-Mich, of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party submitted a letter this week with Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. ...
Mary Jones Cannabis-Infused Sodas Set to Hit Michigan
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Mary Jones Cannabis-Infused Sodas Set to Hit Michigan. Mary Jones Partners with Emerald Canning for Michigan Launch. Summary. Mary Jones is ready to introduce cannabis-infused Jones Soda in Metro Detroit, Michigan. Partnering with Emerald Canning Partners, production will take place...
Key figure in $25M Clare health park grant cooperating with Michigan probe
Anthony Demasi cooperating in probe of $25M Michigan health park grant as he seeks leniency in separate bank fraud case. Investigation focuses on grant added to budget by former House Speaker Jason Wentworth and awarded to former aide David Coker. The Michigan Health and Human Services Department halted the grant...
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