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Auto-moo-biles? Ethanol made from milk coming soon to Michigan

June 5, 2023

Auto-moo-biles? Ethanol made from milk coming soon to Michigan

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is building a factory that will turn milk permeate whey byproducts into 2.2 million gallons of ethanol annually.

Michigan wildfire that burned over 3 square miles sparked by campfire

June 5, 2023

Michigan wildfire that burned over 3 square miles sparked by campfire

A campfire sparked the Crawford County, Michigan, wildfire that burned over 3 square miles, according to the state's Department of Natural Resources.

High temperatures in parts of Great Lakes region force schools to close, students to shift to remote learning

June 2, 2023

High temperatures in parts of Great Lakes region force schools to close, students to shift to remote learning

High temperatures in the Great Lakes region have forced schools to close in some areas. A Michigan Superintendent claimed the temperatures raised a safety concern.

MI man who served 21 years for wrongful double homicide conviction has charges dropped

June 1, 2023

MI man who served 21 years for wrongful double homicide conviction has charges dropped

Jeff Titus, 71, erroneously convicted of killing two hunters in 2002, has had all criminal charges against him dropped after his February release from prison.

Detroit-area man gets life for killing news anchor, attacking family

June 1, 2023

Detroit-area man gets life for killing news anchor, attacking family

Arthur Williamson, 55, of Pontiac, Michigan, has been sentenced to life in prison for the fatal bludgeoning of WWJ-AM overnight anchor Jim Matthews.

School closings, early dismissals ensue as Michigan scorched by unseasonable heat

June 1, 2023

School closings, early dismissals ensue as Michigan scorched by unseasonable heat

Grand Rapids, Michigan closed its schools over the sweltering heat expected Thursday and Friday, while Detroit scheduled early dismissals for its students.

Small plane crashes in Detroit backyard; pilot, passenger unharmed

June 1, 2023

Small plane crashes in Detroit backyard; pilot, passenger unharmed

A pilot and passenger aboard a small aircraft were able to walk away unharmed after crashing between backyard garages in a residential Detroit neighborhood.

Michigan man allegedly kills half-sister over business dispute

May 31, 2023

Michigan man allegedly kills half-sister over business dispute

A Michigan man is being charged with second degree murder after he allegedly shot his half-sister over a business dispute, according to officials.

Case against MI official who brandished rifle on Zoom call may proceed, appeals court rules

May 31, 2023

Case against MI official who brandished rifle on Zoom call may proceed, appeals court rules

An appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit against Michigan official Ron Clous, who allegedly tried to "silence" a constituent by displaying a firearm during a Zoom meeting, may proceed.

Ex-Michigan police chief charged with stealing, selling disposed opioids on job

May 31, 2023

Ex-Michigan police chief charged with stealing, selling disposed opioids on job

Former Hartford, Michigan Police Chief Tressa Beltran faces nine criminal charges for stealing and selling prescription opioids from her station's disposal box.