Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order on Thursday establishing the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. This initiative aims to reduce firearm-related violence by providing policy recommendations. The task force’s creation follows a recent incident on June 15, when a gunman opened fire at a Rochester Hills splash park, injuring nine people, including two...
In a stunning turn of events, former Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran has been sentenced to prison for her involvement in drug dealing activities while serving as police chief. The sentencing took place before the Honorable Judge Kathleen M. Brickley in the 36th Circuit Court in Van Buren County. Beltran received a sentence of 40...
Is there anything more universally delicious than chocolate? Think about it: it’s a staple sweet treat and, on more than one occasion, has mended a broken heart during a binge eating session. The art of creating those decadent chocolate treats we love is truly an art form and one not just anyone can master. According...
PINCKNEY — Residents of Pinckney are reeling from the news that their local Rite Aid pharmacy is set to close its doors, part of a broader decision by the chain to shutter nearly all of its locations across Michigan and Ohio. The closure includes the sole Rite Aid store located at 75 S. Dexter St....
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department announced on Friday that there will be special event parking fees in effect for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4. This change aims to manage the increased influx of visitors expected at Washington Park. On July 4, cars and motorcycles without...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska serial killer who confessed to murdering five people, including one when he was just 14 years old, has died in an Indiana prison, according to officials. Joshua Wade, 44, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City on June 14, as confirmed by...
In a concerted effort to combat the growing issue of retail crime, Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel addressed the public on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of the FORCE Team’s initiatives. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Michigan businesses suffered a staggering loss of $3.2 billion due to retail theft in 2022. This significant financial...
LANSING, Mich. — A significant shift may be on the horizon for Michigan’s guardianship system as the state senate reviews a set of bills aimed at reforming the current framework. The proposed legislation has been the focus of extensive advocacy, with numerous individuals and organizations pushing for changes they believe are long overdue. Senate Judiciary...
In a surprising turn of events, Pizza Hut has closed 15 locations in Northwest Indiana, leaving employees and customers stunned. The closures came without warning, and the only clue for one manager was a “fatal error” message on her computer. Despite efforts to attract customers with nostalgic programs, the franchisee’s financial troubles ultimately led to...
CASS COUNTY, Ind. — In a harrowing incident that highlights the dangers of online activity, a 14-year-old girl from Logansport, Indiana, has been safely recovered after allegedly being kidnapped by five men and transported across state lines to Missouri. This case has prompted law enforcement and human trafficking experts to urge parents to be vigilant...