In a highly publicized, highly emotional case in the state, a judge in Michigan declared a mistrial when jurors indicated they could not agree on the verdict in the murder trial of ex-Grand Rapids police Officer Christopher Schurr. The trial involved the April 2022 in-service fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man from… Continue Reading →
Each and every child deserves to grow up active, healthy, and energetic – but in Michigan, it’s never more unaffordable than now. According to the Michigan Moves Coalition, nearly one of every three kids throughout the state are overweight or obese, and fewer than 25% engage in daily activities at recommended levels. Those are facts… Continue Reading →
In a recent salvage effort near Ludington, Michigan, an underwater boat had been pulled off the bottom of Pere Marquette Lake. While the operation itself was incident-free in returning the vessel to its surface, the operation was far from incident-free as it ended up causing a serious environmental concern in the shape of an inadvertent… Continue Reading →
For around 250 Barry County high school seniors, this month is about more than caps and gowns – it’s about flipping the page to a new life chapter. The comfortable familiarity of school bells, homework, and early mornings is now history. Now, these young men and women stand at the entrance of their futures, holding… Continue Reading →
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan joined an 18-state coalition in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging it is illegally delaying the progress of wind energy projects. The litigation follows a federal order issued by former President Donald Trump in January that abruptly suspended approval of wind energy projects subject to federal review. Michigan Attorney General… Continue Reading →
In a sudden turn of events, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel declared that her office is dismissing all the charges against seven University of Michigan students who were arrested last May 2024 at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment. The timing could not have been more perfect – the announcement was made one day before a judge… Continue Reading →
As Michigan prepares for its 2026 governor’s race, one candidate is putting a very personal story at the heart of her campaign. Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s sitting Secretary of State and sole female on a widening list of prospective candidates, is telling her miscarriage story for the first time with her new political memoir, The Purposeful… Continue Reading →
With Election Day looming this Tuesday, neighbors across mid-Michigan are getting ready to venture out to the polls. It’s not a typical election, and the ballot will include some weighty local issues of immediate concern to daily life, from schoolhouses to covering public safety services. Whether concerned parent of the school your child attends or… Continue Reading →
Surprise resignation: In a surprise news release, University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono said that he would step down after having held the post for a fairly brief three-year period. Ono has been selected as the sole finalist to be president at the University of Florida, which he will start this summer, subject… Continue Reading →
In a significant move toward transparency, the State of Michigan made nearly 2,000 pages of election training materials available to the public after being pushed by state lawmakers. The materials, including training newsletters, clerk guides, and guides used on election day, were made public Friday. This comes on the heels of a subpoena from the… Continue Reading →