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No charges in killing of gray wolf in southern Michigan. Experts stumped about how it got there.
Read full article: No charges in killing of gray wolf in southern Michigan. Experts stumped about how it got there.Wildlife experts have hit a dead end in their quest to determine how a gray wolf arrived in southern Michigan for the first time in more than 100 years.
What was a gray wolf doing so far south in Michigan? The DNR is investigating
Read full article: What was a gray wolf doing so far south in Michigan? The DNR is investigatingThe Michigan DNR is investigating after a gray wolf was killed in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, far south of where the state’s known wolf population lives.
Opioid-laced cocaine cause of ‘mass drug overdose’ in Michigan home on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Opioid-laced cocaine cause of ‘mass drug overdose’ in Michigan home on ThanksgivingCocaine laced with an opioid, such as fentanyl, is believed to have caused a “mass drug overdose” at Calhoun County home on Thanksgiving.
Children narrowly saved from Michigan mother’s attempt to kill them by drowning, stabbing
Read full article: Children narrowly saved from Michigan mother’s attempt to kill them by drowning, stabbingA Michigan mother is facing attempted murder charges after she was arrested while trying to drown her 2-year-old daughter in the bathtub in a Calhoun County home.
Body cam footage shows how 3 children narrowly escaped being killed by their mother in Calhoun County
Read full article: Body cam footage shows how 3 children narrowly escaped being killed by their mother in Calhoun CountyBodycam footage captured the moment officers kicked in the door and found a 35-year-old mother holding her 2-year-old daughter underwater in the bathtub of their home in Calhoun County.
Alligators are being shipped to sanctuary in Michigan when they grow too big, become dangerous
Read full article: Alligators are being shipped to sanctuary in Michigan when they grow too big, become dangerousAlligators that have grown too big and become too dangerous for others to handle are being shipped to an alligator sanctuary in Michigan.
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.
Serial killer sentenced after pleading guilty to killing Battle Creek woman missing since 2005
Read full article: Serial killer sentenced after pleading guilty to killing Battle Creek woman missing since 2005A serial killer who pleaded guilty to killing a Battle Creek woman who has been missing since 2005 was sentenced to more years in prison.
12 people wanted for 20+ Michigan marijuana dispensary break-ins after stolen safe thrown off roof
Read full article: 12 people wanted for 20+ Michigan marijuana dispensary break-ins after stolen safe thrown off roofWarrants have been issued for 12 people involved in a string of more than 20 marijuana dispensary break-ins across Michigan after a stolen safe was thrown from the roof of a house.
Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplers
Read full article: Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplersFederal investigators say a Norfolk Southern train that derailed in Alabama earlier this month lacked required alignment control couplers and a company inspection didn't identify their absence.
Michigan secures big role in EV future as Ford plant to be built in Marshall
Read full article: Michigan secures big role in EV future as Ford plant to be built in MarshallWith Ford's announcement this week that it will be opening an e-v battery manufacturing plant in Marshall, it is now the sixth EV battery-related business in Michigan which now positions the state as one of the top three in the nation to produce next-generation autos.
Suspected serial killer extradited to Michigan to face murder charges in woman’s 2005 disappearance
Read full article: Suspected serial killer extradited to Michigan to face murder charges in woman’s 2005 disappearanceA man who pleaded guilty to the murders of two women in Pennsylvania was extradited to Michigan to face a first-degree murder charge in the death of a Battle Creek woman who vanished in 2005.
25 years ago: Battle Creek woman vanishes from home leaving food in pot on stove, car locked in yard
Read full article: 25 years ago: Battle Creek woman vanishes from home leaving food in pot on stove, car locked in yardIt has been 25 years since Bernadette Ruby Behmlander vanished from her Battle Creek home.
Consumers Energy mobilizing crews to begin restoration after severe storms struck Michigan
Read full article: Consumers Energy mobilizing crews to begin restoration after severe storms struck MichiganThe company said they’re waiting for the severe weather to leave the state after thunderstorms and heavy gusts of wind caused over 84,000 homes and businesses to lose power Wednesday afternoon.
Winning Lucky For Life ticket worth $25K a year purchased at Battle Creek gas station
Read full article: Winning Lucky For Life ticket worth $25K a year purchased at Battle Creek gas stationA winning Lucky For Life ticket was sold at a Battle Creek gas station and the winner has a year to claim their prize.
Kellogg’s splits into 3 independent companies -- here’s everything you need to know
Read full article: Kellogg’s splits into 3 independent companies -- here’s everything you need to knowOn Tuesday, the Kellogg Company announced that the headquarters will transition to a duel campus being shared in Battle Creek and Chicago. The cereal company also announced its plans on separating into three independent companies to focus on particular strategic priorities.
Man still missing 17 years after surviving crash, running into wooded area near Fort Custer base
Read full article: Man still missing 17 years after surviving crash, running into wooded area near Fort Custer baseA Battle Creek man disappeared 17 years ago after running into a wooded area near the Fort Custer Training Center in Kalamazoo County.
Remains of Battle Creek woman murdered 17 years ago still haven’t been found; Accused killer in prison
Read full article: Remains of Battle Creek woman murdered 17 years ago still haven’t been found; Accused killer in prisonPolice believe Ashley Marie Parlier was killed 17 years ago and left in a remote area of Newtown Township. Her body has never been found.
Michigan farm accused of contaminating water sources with animal waste
Read full article: Michigan farm accused of contaminating water sources with animal wasteA Michigan farm’s animal waste practices are threatening to overload nearby bodies of water with harmful bacteria and pathogens, according to the attorney general.
West Michigan nonprofit to temporarily house hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children
Read full article: West Michigan nonprofit to temporarily house hundreds of unaccompanied migrant childrenThe nonprofit said all of the children will be tested for coronavirus twice -- once before traveling to Michigan and again upon arriving at Starr Commonwealth’s campus.
Eastern Michigan University to offer no-cost mobile flu vaccination clinics through Dec. 8
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University to offer no-cost mobile flu vaccination clinics through Dec. 8ANN ARBOR – The Eastern Michigan University Center for Health Disparities Innovations and Studies will be offering mobile flu vaccination clinics Nov. 14-Dec. 8 in partnership with the statewide Asian Community Toward Innovative Visionary Environment Coalition. “Flu vaccinations are more important than ever before this year to minimize the transmission of influenza during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Tsu-Yin Wu, CHDIS director, said in a statement. “We are increasing flu vaccine awareness, enhancing access to vaccinations, and improving connections between health care providers and underserved Asian and Arab American communities.”✉ Like what you’re reading? Clinics will be held in areas with limited acccess to flu vaccination and flu education resources for Arab and Asian Americans. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the clinics are free to the community.
Invasive mile-a-minute weed found at Albion College’s Whitehouse Nature Center in Calhoun County
Read full article: Invasive mile-a-minute weed found at Albion College’s Whitehouse Nature Center in Calhoun CountyCALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. – An invasive mile-a-minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata) has been found at Albion College’s Whitehouse Nature Center in Calhoun County, officials said. What is mile-a-minute weed? Mile-a-minute weed is an annual vine that can grow up to 6 inches per day, or 25 feet in 6 to 8 weeks. Mile-a-minute weed infestations have been reported in 15 states across the United States. While mine-a-minute weed can be removed by hand, seeds can persist in the soil for up to six years.
Landlord confesses to killing missing Battle Creek couple
Read full article: Landlord confesses to killing missing Battle Creek coupleBATTLE CREEK, Mich. – A landlord has confessed to killing a Battle Creek couple who has been missing for more than a week. Police said Chad Reed turned himself in Thursday afternoon. WOOD-TV reported that Joseph Soule, 34, and Jaclyn Lepird, 31, were last seen on Oct. 7. According to investigators, the couple lived in an apartment above Reed, who told police the incident started as an altercation. Police found the bodies of the couple in the garage of an abandoned home.
Aerial treatment to help prevent spread of EEE completed in Michigan
Read full article: Aerial treatment to help prevent spread of EEE completed in MichiganAerial treatment to prevent the spread of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been completed with approximately 462,000 acres treated, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Thursday. The treatment, which started on Sept. 16, was completed Wednesday, according to MDHHS. “Aerial treatment was important to protect the health and safety of Michiganders,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. A Montcalm County resident is suspected of having EEE following preliminary testing. Individuals younger than 15 and over 50 are at a high risk on contracting the virus, MDHHS said in a press release.
Mid-Michigan man dies after confrontation with officers
Read full article: Mid-Michigan man dies after confrontation with officersBATTLE CREEK, Mich. A mid-Michigan man has died following a chase and confrontation with officers, police said. The 22-year-old Marshall man was driving toward officers when they opened fire on him early Saturday, the Battle Creek Police Department said. Two Battle Creek officers traveling in the same patrol vehicle attempted to stop a suspected drunken driver whose SUV was veering into oncoming lanes of traffic, police said. As officers walked toward the SUV, the man suddenly drove toward them, and the three officers shot into the vehicle, police said. Investigators said its unclear how many shots were fired, and whether any of the shots hit the man.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 20194th Michigan resident dies from mosquito-borne EEEA fourth Michigan resident has died from Eastern equine encephalitis, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday. EEE has been confirmed in nine people in Michigan in Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. Police are searching for a man and a woman who are believed to have stolen from 7-Eleven store in Macomb Township. READ MOREMysterious deathPolice are investigating the mysterious death of a Clinton Township man who was reported missing and later found dead in a burned Detroit home. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.