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Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting preteen girls, giving them meth
Read full article: Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting preteen girls, giving them methAfter being charged in 2019, he fled the state and was eventually found in Mexico. He was extradited to Michigan by U.S. Marshals in June.
‘It’s important to show respect’: Hundreds gather to honor life of fallen Oakland County deputy
Read full article: ‘It’s important to show respect’: Hundreds gather to honor life of fallen Oakland County deputyA sea of support was shown for the family of Oakland County Deputy Bradley Reckling.
Experts assessing tornado damage, unsure how many hit Michigan
Read full article: Experts assessing tornado damage, unsure how many hit MichiganMembers of the National Weather Service were on the ground Wednesday morning in southwest Michigan to assess tornado damage following a night of severe weather.
Michigan State Police test technology that sends text updates to 911 callers
Read full article: Michigan State Police test technology that sends text updates to 911 callersUnder a new pilot program, Michigan State Police will be testing technology that provides text updates to 911 callers in certain situations in parts of the state.
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Michigan National Guard expands no-cost community COVID-19 testing at eight new sites this weekend
Read full article: Michigan National Guard expands no-cost community COVID-19 testing at eight new sites this weekendLANSING, Mich. The Michigan National Guard will continue its partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan State Police, and local health departments to offer COVID-19 testing this weekend in Branch, Chippewa, Gratiot, Marquette, Muskegon, Newago, Schoolcraft, and Wayne counties. The Michigan National Guard has more than 45 trained testing teams ready to assist, of which 21 are currently assigned to support the community testing mission. All team members from the Michigan National Guard have tested negative for COVID-19 and have been following strict medical protocols to ensure health and safety and to protect Michigan communities. These drive-through testing sites will feature additional resources, such as information for those interested in joining the Michigan National Guard and resources for veterans. Whitmers request to extend use of Michigan National Guard
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Capri Drive-In movie theater opens at half-capacity amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Capri Drive-In movie theater opens at half-capacity amid coronavirus pandemicCOLDWATER, Mich. Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason were on the big screen as a drive-in movie theater in southern Michigan reopened, despite business shutdowns during the coronavirus. Capri Drive-In co-owner Susan Magocs said she needs to make money and still can keep visitors safe. The theaters two screens opened Friday night near Coldwater in Branch County. Capri Drive-In offered Smokey and the Bandit, Jurassic Park, Trolls World Tour and Sonic The Hedgehog.Magocs cut capacity by 50%. Stephanie Freiny says theres nothing wrong with having fun if it can be done safely.