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‘Bummed it wasn’t me': Dismay vanishes for 2-person club after $1 million lottery win
Read full article: ‘Bummed it wasn’t me': Dismay vanishes for 2-person club after $1 million lottery winA two-person club was originally “bummed” when they found out someone had won $1 million through the lottery, but then they realized it was them.
Members of Meijer retail fraud ring charged in $805K Michigan counterfeit coupon scheme
Read full article: Members of Meijer retail fraud ring charged in $805K Michigan counterfeit coupon schemeSeveral people are facing charges after Meijer discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars lost in a retail crime scheme.
Oakland County woman pleads guilty in arrest phone scam
Read full article: Oakland County woman pleads guilty in arrest phone scamThe investigation into the arrest scam began when the co-conspirator posed as someone working in the “IRS Fraud Department” and unwittingly sent a text to a cell phone number assigned to a federal agent.
Michigan State Police seeks man convicted of sexual assault, running a drug house
Read full article: Michigan State Police seeks man convicted of sexual assault, running a drug housePolice said Stephen (Steve) Philip Foster is wanted on multiple warrants -- including possession and distribution of child sexual abusive activity and failure to register as a sex offender
Oakland County woman charged in arrest phone scam after accomplice accidentally texts federal agent
Read full article: Oakland County woman charged in arrest phone scam after accomplice accidentally texts federal agentThe scam reportedly attempted to obtain $60,000 from a Kent County resident in order to avoid arrest and prosecution.
2 plead guilty in sextortion case that caused Michigan teen to die by suicide
Read full article: 2 plead guilty in sextortion case that caused Michigan teen to die by suicideTwo Nigerian men have pleaded guilty to one charge after officials said they threatened to release a nude photo of a 17-year-old Michigan boy, causing him to die by suicide inside his home.
Former President Donald Trump addresses Michigan Republicans on immigration, border security
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump addresses Michigan Republicans on immigration, border securityFormer President Donald Trump spent the afternoon in Michigan on Tuesday while traveling to Grand Rapids to speak to Kent County area Republican Party members about immigration and border security.
Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smith’s kidnapping, death under new agreement
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smith’s kidnapping, death under new agreementThe man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a new plea agreement.
Man admits to kidnapping, strangling Wynter Cole Smith to death in plea agreement
Read full article: Man admits to kidnapping, strangling Wynter Cole Smith to death in plea agreementThe man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a plea agreement filed Thursday.
VP Kamala Harris is traveling to Grand Rapids to continue nationwide ‘Fight for Reproductive Freedoms’ tour
Read full article: VP Kamala Harris is traveling to Grand Rapids to continue nationwide ‘Fight for Reproductive Freedoms’ tourVice President Kamala Harris will travel to Grand Rapids to continue her nationwide "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour.
Grand Haven man faces felony charges for selling access to stolen Meijer ‘mPerks’ accounts
Read full article: Grand Haven man faces felony charges for selling access to stolen Meijer ‘mPerks’ accountsA 22-year-old Grand Haven man is facing felony charges in connection to the theft and sale of account access to Meijer “mPerks” accounts.
Michigan detectives interview convicted murderer before his death, looking into unsolved slayings
Read full article: Michigan detectives interview convicted murderer before his death, looking into unsolved slayingsAuthorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after speaking with a convicted murderer with terminal lung cancer who died recently.
Man accused of being hired to kill Michigan teen to hide a sexual assault dies awaiting trial
Read full article: Man accused of being hired to kill Michigan teen to hide a sexual assault dies awaiting trialWhile being lodged at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility, Bennett reportedly attempted to hire another inmate to kill a key witness.
Michigan woman pleads guilty after pretending to be licensed nurse for second time
Read full article: Michigan woman pleads guilty after pretending to be licensed nurse for second timeA Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges after using someone else’s credentials to work as a nurse -- for a second time.
Submit your short story to the Write Michigan contest for a chance to win $500
Read full article: Submit your short story to the Write Michigan contest for a chance to win $500Writers in Michigan are encouraged to submit their short stories to the Write Michigan Short Story Contest for a chance to win a $500 prize.
Nigerian men charged in sextortion case that caused 17-year-old Michigan boy to die by suicide
Read full article: Nigerian men charged in sextortion case that caused 17-year-old Michigan boy to die by suicideTwo Nigerian men appeared in court this week on charges that they threatened to release a nude photo of a 17-year-old Michigan boy, causing him to die by suicide inside his home.
2 Nigerian men charged in deadly Michigan sextortion case of 17-year-old boy appear in court
Read full article: 2 Nigerian men charged in deadly Michigan sextortion case of 17-year-old boy appear in courtTwo Nigerian men charged in a deadly Michigan sextortion case of 17-year-old Jordan Demay appeared in court Monday.
2 Nigerian men extradited to Michigan to face charges in sextortion ring that targeted teen who died
Read full article: 2 Nigerian men extradited to Michigan to face charges in sextortion ring that targeted teen who diedFederal officials provided an update on the international sextortion ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.
Live stream: Feds provide update on case against 3 Nigerians accused of blackmailing Michigan teen
Read full article: Live stream: Feds provide update on case against 3 Nigerians accused of blackmailing Michigan teenFederal officials are expected to provide an update on the international “sextortion” ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.
Live stream: Feds provide update on case against 3 Nigerians accused of blackmailing Michigan teen
Read full article: Live stream: Feds provide update on case against 3 Nigerians accused of blackmailing Michigan teenFederal officials are expected to provide an update on the international “sextortion” ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.
Michigan woman with no real medical training caught actively working as nurse once again, feds say
Read full article: Michigan woman with no real medical training caught actively working as nurse once again, feds sayA Michigan woman who has no real medical training was caught actively treating patients as a nurse -- and this wasn’t the first time, according to authorities.
Michigan foster care home accused of letting man burn to death in ‘scalding hot’ bathtub water
Read full article: Michigan foster care home accused of letting man burn to death in ‘scalding hot’ bathtub waterA lawsuit has been filed against a Michigan foster care home, alleging that a resident was left alone to burn to death in “scalding hot” bathtub water.
Grand Rapids famous Blue Bridge to close overnights during weekends due to safety concerns
Read full article: Grand Rapids famous Blue Bridge to close overnights during weekends due to safety concernsThe Blue Bridge, located in downtown Grand Rapids will be closed overnights during the weekends due to safety concerns.
Kent County man wins $538,958 playing Monthly Jackpot Progressive games
Read full article: Kent County man wins $538,958 playing Monthly Jackpot Progressive gamesThe 60-year-old man who decided to remain anonymous was randomly selected to win on May 10. He entered the giveaway by by earning entries for playing eligible Monthly Jackpot games.
Founders Brewing in Detroit faces criticism over alleged racial discrimination against former manager
Read full article: Founders Brewing in Detroit faces criticism over alleged racial discrimination against former managerA Detroit taproom for Founders Brewing Company is facing criticism over alleged racial discrimination against a former manager.
Michigan woman charged after father catches on fire, dies due to unsupervised candles amid power outage
Read full article: Michigan woman charged after father catches on fire, dies due to unsupervised candles amid power outageA Michigan woman was charged with adult abuse after her father, who was left unsupervised around lit candles, caught on fire and died from his injuries two days later.
Civil attorneys: Ex-Grand Rapids police officer who shot, killed Patrick Lyoya deviated from training
Read full article: Civil attorneys: Ex-Grand Rapids police officer who shot, killed Patrick Lyoya deviated from trainingThe attorneys for the family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was shot and killed by a white Grand Rapids police officer last year, argued Monday that the officer seriously deviated from his training during the fatal encounter, according to expert testimony.
Grand Valley State University drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for faculty, staff and students
Read full article: Grand Valley State University drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for faculty, staff and studentsGrand Valley State University has lifted the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for faculty, staff and students.
Michigan father killed in front of his children when crossing freeway after car ran out of gas
Read full article: Michigan father killed in front of his children when crossing freeway after car ran out of gasA Michigan father was struck and killed by a car when crossing the lanes of a freeway after his car ran out of gas.
Largest United Methodist Church in Michigan disaffiliates due to congregation’s relationship with LGBTQ+ community
Read full article: Largest United Methodist Church in Michigan disaffiliates due to congregation’s relationship with LGBTQ+ communityThe largest United Methodist Church in Michigan has voted to leave its denomination after a half-century-old debate over the congregation’s relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.
Condom cupcakes, kinky karaoke during Sex Ed Week spark controversy at Grand Valley State University
Read full article: Condom cupcakes, kinky karaoke during Sex Ed Week spark controversy at Grand Valley State UniversityIt was the kinky karaoke and condom cupcakes portion of Grand Valley State University’s Sex Ex Week that initially raised eyebrows. Then people started looking at the entire week of sex education events.
Michigan man who trafficked 40+ guns in 3 counties gets 3 years in prison
Read full article: Michigan man who trafficked 40+ guns in 3 counties gets 3 years in prisonA Michigan man who trafficked more than 40 firearms in three counties, including one that was used to kill a 2-year-old girl, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Lawyers for ex-Grand Rapids officer charged in deadly shooting ask judge to dismiss case
Read full article: Lawyers for ex-Grand Rapids officer charged in deadly shooting ask judge to dismiss caseAttorneys for ex-police officer Christopher Schurr are trying to get his case dismissed before it goes in front of a jury.
MSP: USPS truck, semi-truck collide head-on due to road conditions on Michigan’s west side
Read full article: MSP: USPS truck, semi-truck collide head-on due to road conditions on Michigan’s west sideA semi and postal truck were involved in a head-on crash Friday afternoon due to road conditions on Michigan’s west side.
11 Michigan men charged after FBI investigates sale of devices that turn pistols into machine guns
Read full article: 11 Michigan men charged after FBI investigates sale of devices that turn pistols into machine gunsDocuments detail drug trafficking and firearm crime allegations from a Benton Harbor, Michigan investigation that led to charges against 11 men.
Grand Rapids police face 2 more discrimination charges
Read full article: Grand Rapids police face 2 more discrimination chargesMichigan’s civil rights watchdog announced two charges of discrimination against the Grand Rapids Police Department on Wednesday, further heightening scrutiny of the department following an officer’s killing of a Black motorist in April.
Attorney: Kidnap plot leader should not get life sentence
Read full article: Attorney: Kidnap plot leader should not get life sentenceThe attorney for the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov_ Gretchen Whitmer says his client should not be sentenced to life in prison because prosecutors overstated his role in the plot and have created a “false narrative of a terrifying para-military leader."
Deer crashes resulting in serious injuries reach 10-year high in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Deer crashes resulting in serious injuries reach 10-year high in Metro DetroitDeer crashes resulting in serious injury have reached a decade high, and we’re in the middle of the “Deer-Hit” season right now.
Grand Rapids property owners settle PFAS case for $54 million against Wolverine Worldwide
Read full article: Grand Rapids property owners settle PFAS case for $54 million against Wolverine WorldwideA judge has given tentative approval to a $54 million settlement involving 3M Co., a shoe manufacturer and property owners in western Michigan who said their land and wells were contaminated by toxic “forever chemicals.”
Board of Geographic Names vote to remove offensive slur from federal use in Michigan
Read full article: Board of Geographic Names vote to remove offensive slur from federal use in MichiganThe term has been historically used as an offensive slur for Indigenous women. Officials state the removal of the slur is effective immediately.
Missing Michigan woman found dead; Police looking for man
Read full article: Missing Michigan woman found dead; Police looking for manAfter a woman who was reported missing last week in Michigan was found dead on Tuesday, police are searching for a man they are calling a person of interest in a murder investigation.
E. Coli outbreak could be linked to romaine lettuce at Wendy’s; Michigan has 43 confirmed illnesses
Read full article: E. Coli outbreak could be linked to romaine lettuce at Wendy’s; Michigan has 43 confirmed illnessesMichigan health officials have confirmed 43 cases of E. coli O157 cases that match a multi-state outbreak strain.
Kent, Ottawa and Oakland counties see ‘alarming’ jump in E.coli cases: Here’s how to prevent illness
Read full article: Kent, Ottawa and Oakland counties see ‘alarming’ jump in E.coli cases: Here’s how to prevent illnessMichigan health officials are urging residents to take precautions to make sure their food is safe as three health departments investigate an increase in the number of illnesses linked to E.coli bacteria.
Michigan reports ‘significant’ jump in E. coli cases: What to look out for
Read full article: Michigan reports ‘significant’ jump in E. coli cases: What to look out forThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.
Almost 100 cases of E. coli reported within 3 Michigan counties
Read full article: Almost 100 cases of E. coli reported within 3 Michigan countiesThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that three local health departments and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are investigating the increase of E. coli cases.
DNR: Michigan man admits he was often drunk while driving around, shooting deer from car
Read full article: DNR: Michigan man admits he was often drunk while driving around, shooting deer from carA Michigan man says he was “relieving frustration” by driving around at night and shooting into vacant fields when he illegally shot and abandoned several deer, a Michigan DNR investigation found.
Cheers to Grand Rapids for being America’s ‘Beer City’ for 10 years
Read full article: Cheers to Grand Rapids for being America’s ‘Beer City’ for 10 yearsBeer lovers now have a chance to celebrate the anniversary every Wednesday from June 29 to August 31. Those interested can enter the Experience Grand Rapids 10 years of Beer City USA contest. Winnings include a Grand Rapids beer experience, an overnight stay in a Grand Rapids hotel, two culture passes and a visa gift card.
Grand Rapids officer arraigned on second-degree murder charge in Patrick Lyoya shooting
Read full article: Grand Rapids officer arraigned on second-degree murder charge in Patrick Lyoya shootingThe Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a traffic stop on April 4 was arraigned Friday at 1:30 p.m. on a second-degree murder charge.
Grand Rapids officer charged with 2nd-degree murder in killing of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Grand Rapids officer charged with 2nd-degree murder in killing of Patrick LyoyaThe Grand Rapids officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a traffic stop in April has been charged with second-degree murder.
Live stream: Charging decision in Grand Rapids police shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Live stream: Charging decision in Grand Rapids police shooting of Patrick LyoyaKent County prosecutor Chris Becker gave no hints Wednesday, saying only that he would disclose his “charging decision” at an afternoon news conference in Grand Rapids.
Charging decision to release Thursday for Patrick Lyoya case in Grand Rapids
Read full article: Charging decision to release Thursday for Patrick Lyoya case in Grand RapidsWe’re less than 24 hours away from the Kent County Prosecutor announcing whether they’ll charge the Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop. The information in the case came in waves.
Kent County prosecutor expected to announce charging decision for Grand Rapids officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Kent County prosecutor expected to announce charging decision for Grand Rapids officer who shot and killed Patrick LyoyaThe Kent County Prosecutor is expected to announce whether the Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya was justified or whether charges are warranted.
Police investigate shooting at high school in Kent County this evening; 2 person hurt
Read full article: Police investigate shooting at high school in Kent County this evening; 2 person hurtDeputies with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a 16-year-old boy and 40-year-old woman were shot in a high school parking lot in Gaines Township just as a graduation ceremony was finishing.
Rev. Al Sharpton demands authorities publicly identify officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Rev. Al Sharpton demands authorities publicly identify officer who killed Patrick LyoyaRev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy for Patrick Lyoya, the 26-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by a Grand Rapids police officer.
Former Detroit police chief Ike McKinnon discusses footage of officer killing Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Former Detroit police chief Ike McKinnon discusses footage of officer killing Patrick LyoyaFormer Detroit police chief Ike McKinnon has spent a lifetime in law enforcement. He walked Local 4 through the actions of that Grand Rapids police officer.
‘Justice for my son’: Patrick Lyoya’s parents speak for first time since fatal shooting footage released
Read full article: ‘Justice for my son’: Patrick Lyoya’s parents speak for first time since fatal shooting footage releasedPatrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Grand Rapids police officer on April 4.
Investigation underway after Grand Rapids officer shoots, kills Patrick Lyoya: What we’ve learned
Read full article: Investigation underway after Grand Rapids officer shoots, kills Patrick Lyoya: What we’ve learnedThe Grand Rapids Police Department released four videos that show one of its officers shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, during a confrontation earlier this month.
‘The deep pain that too many have felt’: Michigan leaders release statements in fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: ‘The deep pain that too many have felt’: Michigan leaders release statements in fatal shooting of Patrick LyoyaThe Grand Rapids Police Department released four videos on Wednesday that show one of its officers shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, during a confrontation earlier this month.