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Amid ‘green burial’ dispute, judge rejects Michigan township’s cemetery ban
Officials in Brooks Township responded to a proposed ‘green burial’ cemetery by banning all cemeteries in the community. Peter and Annica Quakenbush responded with a lawsuit, and a judge sided with them Thursday. It’s the latest in a string of disputes over an increasingly popular end-of-life option.
Charges in Apartment House Gun Scare
(La Porte, IN) - Charges are filed in connection with a La Porte man pointing a loaded rifle and threatening to shoot multiple people. Police on Monday responded to an apartment house on Lincolnway near Jackson St. The investigation shows a woman in response to door knocking across the hallway...
Harper Creek teacher resigns after charges filed for 'off-duty behavior,' district says
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A teacher at Harper Creek Community Schools has resigned after charges were filed for their "off-duty behavior," according toSuperintendent Rob Ridgeway. This behavior was unrelated to any district activities or students. Kent County: Undercover sting targeting online child exploitation nets six suspects in Kent County.
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.
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...
Data Outage Affecting Cell Carriers in Kalamazoo County, Battle Creek
UPDATE 8/16/24: Upon driving to work this morning I noticed my 5G data had been restored. Still no official word from Verizon on the outage. Are you still experiencing trouble?. ORIGINAL ARTICLE:. If you've suddenly lost the ability to receive texts and phone calls you may be affected by service...
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