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Hero kid who saved busload of children credits lack of cellphone

May 15, 2023

Hero kid who saved busload of children credits lack of cellphone

The teenager who saved a busload of his classmates by springing to action when the driver suffered a medical emergency was alert because he was not using a cellphone.

Detroit officials shut down annual Berkley Days festival early after reports of guns, fights

May 15, 2023

Detroit officials shut down annual Berkley Days festival early after reports of guns, fights

The annual Berkley Days festival in Detroit, Michigan, was shut down a day early after a fight broke out and reports of guns in the crowd.

As pet ownership rises across the US, government rules restaurants can allow dogs in outdoor dining spaces

May 15, 2023

As pet ownership rises across the US, government rules restaurants can allow dogs in outdoor dining spaces

The United States government ruled that restaurants could allow dogs in outdoor spaces. The new ruling comes as pet ownership in the country continues to rise.

Michigan teen uses slingshot to save younger sister from abduction

May 12, 2023

Michigan teen uses slingshot to save younger sister from abduction

A Michigan teenager saved his younger sister from being attacked by using a slingshot, authorities said.

Michigan, Minnesota iron miners required to cut emissions by nearly 60% under EPA proposal

May 12, 2023

Michigan, Minnesota iron miners required to cut emissions by nearly 60% under EPA proposal

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed significant restrictions on mercury emissions from iron mining operations in the Upper Midwest.

Ex-Michigan cop, fired for reporting sexual misconduct, awarded $1.2M

May 12, 2023

Ex-Michigan cop, fired for reporting sexual misconduct, awarded $1.2M

Hothman Misane, a former Bangor, Michigan police officer, has been awarded over $1 million in a wrongful termination case alleging he was fired for reporting sexual harassment.

Second Michigan school district bans backpacks after 3rd-grader found with loaded gun: 'a drastic step'

May 10, 2023

Second Michigan school district bans backpacks after 3rd-grader found with loaded gun: 'a drastic step'

A second school district in Michigan has announced it would not allow students to use backpacks to carry their books as they can also be used to conceal firearms and weapons.

Missing Wisconsin boy, 8, found alive in remote Michigan park

May 8, 2023

Missing Wisconsin boy, 8, found alive in remote Michigan park

Nante Niemi, 8, was found alive and well in Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park after having been missing for two days.

Michigan college closes doors, hosts commencement for final graduating class

May 8, 2023

Michigan college closes doors, hosts commencement for final graduating class

Finlandia University, a small college in Hancock on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, will cease operations after holding its final graduating class' commencement ceremony.

MI plans to pass red flag law that would remove firearms from those who pose threats to themselves, others

May 8, 2023

MI plans to pass red flag law that would remove firearms from those who pose threats to themselves, others

Michigan is planning on passing a red flag law that would allow people to petition a judge to remove firearms from people who are a threat to themselves or others.