Chicago has once again been marred by a spate of gun violence over the weekend, leaving a grim tally of casualties. According to Chicago police reports, at least 27 people were shot, with four fatalities recorded across various neighborhoods. One of the incidents occurred late Friday night in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side....
A $1 million grant was given by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to assist in converting the abandoned Fisher Body Plant 21 in Detroit into homes. EGLE stated on Thursday that the $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant would take care of the transportation, disposal, and examination of contaminated soil. According to...
Explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP) beyond its breathtaking landscape to find a gastronomic journey that awaits your palate. The Upper Peninsula, affectionately called “Yooperland” by locals, is home to a distinctive culinary scene influenced by decades of immigration, lumberjacking, and mining. Discover a universe of robust tastes and surprising surprises as we examine 5 dishes...
Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City welcomes audiences to a captivating rendition of “Talley’s Folly,” the esteemed 1980 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson. Positioned as the second installment in The Talley Trilogy, between “Talley & Son” and “Fifth of July,” the play transports viewers to 1944 within the confines of an abandoned Missouri boathouse....
In a troubling case from East Lansing, a Michigan nurse is facing charges for allegedly falsifying the medical records of an elderly patient following a fall. Tessy I. Idusuyi, 49, is accused of placing false information on a medical chart and fourth-degree vulnerable adult abuse. The charges stem from an incident at the Ingham County...
A Michigan man has been sentenced to five years probation after being convicted of tampering with the natural flow of the Platte River at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Andrew Blair Howard, 63, was found guilty of vandalism and tampering, actions that have led to significant penalties and a ban from all National Park Service...
In a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates, a Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction against several restrictive state abortion laws. The ruling, handed down on Tuesday, halts the enforcement of Michigan’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period before receiving an abortion, as well as the state’s “informed consent” law and a ban on advanced practice...
In a commendable act of community vigilance, a newspaper delivery driver played a pivotal role in thwarting a burglary at Cattleman’s Coffee in Grass Lake Township, Jackson County. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 24, prompted swift action from local authorities following a timely notification by the vigilant driver. The...
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...