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Mike Brown Doubles Down on Notre Dame Football’s Six-Wideout Rotation
Notre Dame may boast its deepest pool of pass-catchers in years. Coach Mike Brown even noted on Thursday that there are potentially nine wideouts on the roster he’d feel comfortable putting into a game, but at least a few of those may see limited to no action this fall.
PHOTO STORY: Plainwell sweeps annual Viking Stampede
NILES — The Niles and Edwardsburg cross country teams kicked off the 2024 season at the Viking Stampede in Madeline Bertrand Park Friday morning. Marshall’s Reece Davis placed first overall with a time of 16:08 and Plainwell’s Claire Vos took first in the girls race with 20:40. Niles’ boys team placed fourth overall with 96 […] The post PHOTO STORY: Plainwell sweeps annual Viking Stampede appeared first on Leader Publications.
Deli meat listeria outbreak in Indiana & 12 other states kills 3 and sickens dozens
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least one person in Indiana and dozens more across the country, prompting a lawsuit from a Minnesota pregnant woman who said she almost lost her unborn child after getting sick. Three people have died since health officials began tracking the outbreak in July....
Man carries firearm on walk to Northside Middle School, EPD confiscates gun
ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Police Department responded to a local school for a report of a suspicious person with a firearm around 8:04 a.m. on Thursday morning. When the officers arrived at Northside Middle School (300 Lawrence Street) they learned that a man was allegedly walking a family member to school when school security approached him on the sidewalk by the front doors.
Vehicle crashes into utility pole, causes power outage in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — A crash in Mishawaka has caused a power outage. It happened early Friday afternoon, just outside the Saint Joseph Hospital on Douglas Road. A vehicle crashed into a utility pole, which caused the outage. There is no word yet on when power will be restored.
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Severe t-storms in Michigan today? Timing of 2 lines of storms should be on our side
There is a chance of severe thunderstorms today over Lower Michigan. The timing of two lines of thunderstorms should minimize the threat to just an isolated coverage on severe storms. Let’s get updated on when and where strong thunderstorms are possible. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) just sent us...
Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak will plead no contest in Michigan case
DETROIT, Michigan — A Massachusetts pharmacist charged with murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents from a 2012 U.S. meningitis outbreak has agreed to plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter, according to an email sent to families and obtained Friday by The Associated Press. The deal with Glenn...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Salvation Army of Michigan City hosts Bridges Out of Poverty sessions with Comcast support
On August 14, the Salvation Army of Michigan City began its next 12-week session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World.” The free class is designed to help attendees build skills and overcome challenges to create stability. It is offered twice a year.
Arrested Burglars Chased by Victim
A La Porte County man returned home to find two burglars inside and gave chase. He didn’t catch them but recently they were taken into custody. According to La Porte County Police, brothers Jacob and Daniel Sutton were inside a home last month in the 6200 block of N. Fail Road when the resident and his juvenile son returned to find them inside.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust to make $4.3B in Kellanova sale
The $7.6 billion W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust stands to make about $4.3 billion from a deal announced Aug. 14 between two of the leading snack producers. Mars, the maker of products like M&M’S, Snickers and Skittles, will acquire Kellanova, the maker of products such as Pringles, Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts, in a $36 billion deal that’s expected to close within the first half of 2025, according to a news release.
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