Two missing teenage girls from Manistique have been found in southern Michigan. Battle Creek police took Sydney Horvath and Serenety Hawkins into protective custody on Tuesday. The pair were unharmed and will be returned to Manistique. The two were missing since around June 1st. No other details are available.
Read More »Dr. Benishek Receives Award from Blind American Veterans Foundation
Washington, D.C- The Blind American Veterans Foundation presented an award to Congressman Dan Benishek today in order to recognize his work to assist vulnerable veterans across the nation. Specifically, the George “Buck” Gillispie Congressional Award honors Dr. Benishek’s introduction of legislation to extend the definition of “homeless veteran” to cover …
Read More »Woman Accused Of Killing Baby Pleads Not Guilty
An Iron River woman facing murder charges has entered her plea in Iron County Circuit Court. Brittany Russell pleaded Not Guilty to one count of first degree homicide and one count of first degree child abuse. She’s scheduled for a pretrial conference on July 13th. Russell was arrested earlier this …
Read More »Murder Suspect Dies In Schoolcraft County
One of the three suspects involved in a fatal vehicle fire in Doyle Township in April is dead. 28-year-old Marietta Carlson displayed symptomatic behavior Monday according to the Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Office. Carlson was taken to the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital at the request of a duty nurse where she later …
Read More »Bill Would Compensate Innocent People Convicted Of A Crime
Michigan would compensate those who were convicted of a crime they didn’t commit under a bill that passed a House committee. Under the legislation if someone was thrown in prison and they were innocent, they would be entitled to $60,000 a year for every year they were behind bars. The …
Read More »Businesses Could Keep EpiPens On Hand Under Bill
People having an allergic reaction would have quicker access to a potentially life-saving shot of epinephrine under a bill that has passed a House committee. The measure would allow businesses to keep epinephrine injectors, or EpiPens, on hand. Theresa Anderson’s son Ben is allergic to peanuts, eggs and dairy products. …
Read More »Potential Presidential Candidate Kasich Visits Michigan
Ohio Governor and possible presidential candidate John Kasich stopped in Lansing Tuesday, in what appeared to be a precursor of an expected campaign announcement. Governor Kasich met with members of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and courted support at a gathering of Republicans in Ingham County Tuesday night. If …
Read More »Polls Show Support For Gay Marriage And Legalized Recreational Marijuana
A new Michigan poll says Michigan voters support gay rights and legalized recreational marijuana. The poll conducted by the Glengariff Group for WDIV TV in Detroit. Voters support same sex marriage by a 56-to-23 margin. They support including full civil rights protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered residents for …
Read More »Senate To Vote On Bill Ending Pay For Teachers While Doing Union Work
Government and school districts would no longer have to foot the bill for leave time for employees to conduct union business, under legislation awaiting a vote in the state Senate. Bill sponsor, Senate Republican Marty Knollenberg says the time off is a burden, especially for schools, which have to pay …
Read More »Rideshare Company Regulation Bills In Both House And Senate
Bills competing in the Michigan House and Senate would regulate rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. Senator Rick Jones is backing a bill that would hold rideshare companies to the same inspection and insurance standards as limousines. Representative Tim Kelly is sponsoring similar legislation in the House that doesn’t include …
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