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Deandre Martece Williams has been sentenced to 327 months in prison for charges including felon in possession of a firearm and kidnapping, following a series of violent crimes he committed in 2023.

Former WMU exchange student arraigned in cold case sexual assault after extradition

Al Allan De Los Santos Mueses, a 40-year-old former exchange student from the Dominican Republic who attended Western Michigan University, was arraigned in Kalamazoo on July 28 after being extradited from Miami.

Small business group urges clarity in Michigan graduated income tax petition language

Small business representatives raised concerns at a Michigan Board of Canvassers meeting regarding the summary language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would introduce a graduated income tax in the state.

CEO and medical director charged in $500M COVID-19 test billing fraud scheme

Two individuals have been charged in connection with a $500 million scheme involving fraudulent billing for COVID-19 testing services, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.

Birmingham financial advisor faces insurance fraud charges involving senior clients

A Birmingham man, Todd Bernstein, 67, has been charged with four counts of insurance fraud, each carrying a possible four-year sentence.

Northern Michigan lacrosse releases full schedule for upcoming 2026 season

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) lacrosse team has released its schedule for the 2026 season, with games set to begin in February.

Sen. Nesbitt on Traverse City crime: 'This unspeakable violence has no place in Michigan'

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, said that he is closely monitoring the situation in Traverse City and has called for unity and support for those affected by recent violence.

Michigan House Republicans say school phone ban bill failed with no Democratic votes

Michigan House Republicans announced that State Representative Noah Arbit expressed support for Representative Mark Tisdel's bill to limit cell phone use in schools but ultimately voted against it.

Michigan marks six decades since start of medicaid healthcare coverage

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) marked the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, a program that has provided health care coverage to millions in the state since its creation.

Oakland County man wins top Colossal Cashword prize from Michigan Lottery

An Oakland County resident has claimed a $2 million top prize after playing the Michigan Lottery’s Colossal Cashword instant game.

Attorney General Nessel resolves lawsuits against tree companies over alleged deceptive storm clean-up practices

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the resolution of legal actions against several tree service companies accused of misleading consumers following severe storms in Michigan. “When severe weather strikes, Michigan consumers...

Northern Michigan golf announces fall tournament schedule for 2025/26 season

The Northern Michigan University men's and women's golf teams have released their fall tournament schedule for the 2025/26 season.

Former owners plead guilty in survey firm fraud; company agrees to pay $1.1 million

Anthony Thelen, a current co-owner and executive of Surveying Solutions Inc. (SSI), and Adam Ball, a former owner and executive of the same company, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States Department of Transportation...

U.S. Rep. Moolenaar: 'Congress has a duty to ensure U.S. capital isn’t funding the Chinese military'

John Robert Moolenaar, Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), announced that major banks have been subpoenaed to ensure transparency over potential U.S. funding of Chinese military companies.

VA provides 2,892 home loans in Michigan totaling $836.1 million in Q1

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,892 home loans totaling $836.1 million in Michigan during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA request sent to Gladwin County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Gladwin County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Genesee County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Genesee County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Alger County Sheriff's Department regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Alger County Sheriff's Department regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Mecosta County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Mecosta County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Montmorency County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025