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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.
Trump narrowly leads Harris in Michigan: Poll
Former President Trump is narrowly leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the critical swing state of Michigan, according to an AARP survey released Thursday. Trump leads Harris with 45 percent support to her 43 percent among likely voters in the battleground state, while 8 percent said they would support a third-party candidate.
Michigan’s newest weapon in addiction fight runs on gas and four wheels
The state gave $2.7 million to addiction service providers for transportation. The money is part of $1.6 billion state and local governments are getting from national opioid settlements. Advocates cite transportation as a hurdle in fighting the opioid epidemic. ST. IGNACE — There’s a new Ford Edge SUV in the...
Burr Oak delays start of school year by two weeks
Due to delays in construction and the safety concerns for students, the Burr Oak Board of Education announced they have chosen to delay the start of the 2024/25 school year. Classes which were scheduled to begin on Monday, August 19th, are now set to begin on Tuesday, September 3rd. A plan is underway to keep the school calendar as close to possible as the original, and information pertaining to possible changes will be posted at a later date.
Biden awards $50 million to support EV manufacturing in 6 states
(CBS DETROIT) — The Biden administration announced that $50 million will be awarded to six states with significant automotive communities to help convert manufacturing facilities to support the electric vehicle supply chain. The funding is made possible through the administration's Investing in America plan. It builds on the $1.7 billion awarded to 11 "shuttered or at risk" facilities in several states to bolster electric vehicle production. Michigan is one of the recipients and will get $18,406,420.45. The other states that will receive funding include: Ohio: $9,373,236.32 Indiana: $8,770,249.81 Kentucky: $4,876,458.57 Tennessee: $4,513,688.68 Illinois: $4,059,946.17 The allocations were determined after an April request for information on how small- and medium-sized...
Rock Star Buys Winery & Vineyard in Southwest Michigan
A popular winery and vineyard in Southwest Michigan is under new ownership and its owner is someone whose music you've likely heard on the radio. After a concert performance in Grand Rapids, OneRepublic's Zach Filkins visited some nearby wineries and decided that it was time to buy one. According to Mlive, Filkins and his wife Lindsay purchased Karma Vista winery in Coloma. Coloma is located on Lake Michigan, about 40 miles north of the Michigan - Indiana border.
Sturgis woman killed in shooting at White Pigeon McDonald’s
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Michigan State Police from the Marshall post say a shooting Friday afternoon in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant in White Pigeon involving a separated married couple from Sturgis has resulted in the death of the woman while the man who allegedly fired the shots is in critical condition.
Parking Changes Coming To Legendary Michigan Mall
The Kalamazoo Mall is historic for many reasons but mainly because it was not only one of the first malls in the entire country, but it was the first mall of its kind in the world. The Kalamazoo Mall was the first walking mall to exist, as for years the only access to the mall was by walking and no motor vehicles were allowed. Residents and visitors of Kalamazoo could get a quality meal, be groomed, find clothing, and more while walking the mall.
Food service, cell phone policy among changes at Sturgis Public Schools
The 2024-25 academic year official begins Aug. 19 at Sturgis Public Schools. Superintendent Art Ebert recently provided an overview of changes, enhancements and programs the district will install in 2024-25. School meals partnership. SPS entered a partnership with Taher to provide school meals. Taher is a family owned business that...
Michigan man is NASCAR’s youngest Cup driver. His parents are to thank.
PORTAGE, MI -- At 6-foot-4, NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar stands head and shoulders above many of his competitors. But the Michigan driver one of the more humble characters in the sport, which comes from his upbringing. The Portage native, just 21 years old, has had a meteoric rise...
Kalamazoo Latinx Festival returns, rain or shine
El Concilio’s 3rd annual Kalamazoo Latinx Festival will be held from 12 pm - 11:30 pm on Saturday, Aug 17 at the Arcadia festival site. Executive director Adrian Vasquez joined Cara Lieurance to discuss the details. The free festival offers a larger variety of live music, food vendors, artisans...
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
Nessel’s Line 5 Case to remain in Michigan as court rejects request for rehearing
Michigan’s Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday rejected a request to rehear its decision to return Michigan Attorney General Nessel’s case against Line 5 to state court, keeping the case in Ingham County’s 30th Circuit Court. While Nessel initially filed the case to shut down the controversial pipeline in 2019 in state court, where […]
KCSO: Four West Michigan men charged in child exploitation sting
GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - The Kent County Sheriff's Office says four men, including a high school teacher in the Battle Creek area, have been caught in a child exploitation sting. Forty-year-old Jason Burgess of Colon resigned from Harper Creek community Schools after being charged. Samuel Durham of East Grand Rapids,...
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.
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