In her upcoming State of the State Address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has announced that she will be presenting a proposal to offer tax relief for caregivers in Michigan. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a new plan called the “Caring for MI Family Tax Credit” that aims to offer tax relief to numerous families...
A Man From Delta County Charged in Weekend Shooting
A man from Delta County was brought before Delta County District Court on Monday afternoon for reportedly shooting another man in the Flat Rock area over the weekend. A man named Jacob Chronick, 28, residing at 8311 County Road 416 J Road in Cornell, has been charged with assault with intent to do great bodily...
Michigan School Shooter’s Mother Faces Manslaughter Trial for Student Deaths
On Tuesday, the jury selection for the trial of the mother of the boy who killed four students in a school shooting began. The mother is being charged with involuntary manslaughter in an unusual attempt to put the blame for the deaths on the shooter’s parents. People don’t say that Jennifer and James Crumbley knew...
Michigan Sees Drop in Deer Harvest, DNR Addresses Regulations on FOX 17
The Michigan DNR sent a letter to the state’s deer hunters weeks before the first day of gun season. “We need to have some honest talks about how to manage deer in this state,” wrote Chad Stewart, who works for the department and is in charge of managing deer, elk, and moose. Stewart went on...
Northwest Indiana Grapples with Nearly 3 Feet of Heavy Lake Effect Snow
On Friday, heavy lake effect snow in Northwest Indiana made it nearly impossible to see and made driving dangerous or impossible. LaPorte County is under a winter storm watch until 6 a.m. Saturday, and it could sometimes be completely white outside. The National Weather Service told people in La Porte County that they might want...
Clare Man Accused of Threatening Amish Family During a Buggy Ride
In a shocking incident, a resident from the Clare area has been charged with ethnic intimidation after reportedly brandishing a knife and threatening an Amish family as they peacefully rode by in their buggy. An Amish family with a baby has recently relocated to Manistee County, according to Michigan State Police. On August 7, they...
Center Line Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Sexual Exploitation of Children
DETROIT – A 34-year-old man from Center Line, Michigan, named Colin Clemente Martin, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. The charges against him include coercion and enticement of a minor, as well as the sexual exploitation of a minor. The sentencing was carried out by United States District Judge Denise Page Hood, and the...
Amash Explores Potential Senate Bid in Michigan
Former Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) is considering a potential Senate bid in the Republican primary in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of having a “principled, consistent constitutional conservative” in the Senate. On Thursday, Amash announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he has formed an exploratory committee to assess the possibility of running for the Senate seat...
Michigan Agency Dealing With Challenges in Housing Foster Kids and Reuniting Siblings
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services continues to face challenges in meeting the majority of goals outlined in a federal consent decree, as highlighted in a recent biannual review conducted by court monitors. These goals include ensuring an adequate number of foster homes for children in the state and prioritizing the placement of...
Franciscan Health Michigan City Marks Five Years in New Location
MICHIGAN CITY – Franciscan Health Care New York It’s been five years since the hospital moved to its current site. People in charge of the city and the community are thankful and full of praise. “Our people make the difference, and they make us great,” Dean Mazzoni, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City,...