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Michigan Grandparents Charged Under New Firearm Law Following Grandson's Fatal Shooting
In a tragic incident that took place on April 1 in Garfield Township, Michigan, a 5-year-old boy, Braxton Dykstra, was shot and killed by a young relative. The aftermath has revealed a harrowing environment of gun negligence, now leading to felony charges against the grandparents. Karl and Theresa Robart, who are expected to easily be among the first charged under Michigan's new safe firearms storage law, find themselves grappling with the legal consequences of having multiple unsecured firearms in their home, as reported by WZZM13.
Take a ride on this new 100+ mile scenic ORV trail in Northern Michigan
CADILLAC, MI - ORV enthusiasts are rejoicing in Northern Michigan as 100-plus miles of trails were opened to the public on May 1. A host of supporters gathered at the Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail/Caberfae Trailhead Staging Area for the dedication ceremony of the Cadillac Scenic ORV Ride. The scenic ride...
‘Beloved’ CMU advertising faculty member dies from injuries suffered in crash
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Michael Marn, a “beloved” advertising faculty member at Central Michigan University, died April 29 due to severe injuries he suffered in a car crash the week prior. Marn’s death was announced by the CMU School of Communication, Journalism and Media on Wednesday, May...
Potent to severe t-storms will move into southwest Lower this evening
A clump of thunderstorms is erupting over Lake Michigan, northern Illinois, northern Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan. These thunderstorms could have severe weather associated with them. Here is the always updated radar showing an explosion of thunderstorms over Lake Michigan in the five o’clock hour. Here is the radar...
How to celebrate World Labyrinth Day in Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY — If you’ve never celebrated World Labyrinth Day, then Saturday might be your chance. World Labyrinth Day is an annual event sponsored by The Labyrinth Society. According to the society, “every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the world participate in this moving meditation for world peace.” The “Walk as One at 1” is intended to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the world.
Hit-and-run driver in Northern Michigan goes into horse pasture
LEELANAU COUNTY, MI --A driver crashed through a fence and into a horse pasture Monday night, leaving a trail of damage before fleeing the scene. According to UpNorthLive, the driver hit a road sign before crashing through a mailbox and into the fence on a property along Harrys Road. After...
With ferry service facing cuts, an island in Northern Michigan fears for its future
Neebish Island is separated from the Upper Peninsula mainland by a narrow channel of the St. Mary’s River. The ferry ride across takes a scant five minutes. But soon the ferry won’t run as late or as often as it used to, and the island’s few dozen permanent residents and the few hundred who come during the summer are worried that it will choke off Neebish Island’s lifeblood.
30 dogs - some from Northern Michigan - selected to appear on Michigan Lottery’s upcoming Lucky Dog instant game
LANSING — Thirty “pawsitivley” precious pups have been selected to appear on the Michigan Lottery’s upcoming Lucky Dog instant game, including several from Northern Michigan. The winners are: “Collaborating with players – and their lucky dogs – to bring the Lucky Dog game to fruition has been a great experience for everyone at the Michigan Lottery,” said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. “I recently met some of these wonderful pups and their owners, and seeing the reactions when they were given a replica Lucky Dog ticket featuring their dog was priceless!” The Lucky Dog instant game is scheduled to launch June 4. Each $1 ticket will offer players a chance to win prizes ranging from $1 up to $5,000, with more than $5.5 million in total cash prizes. Images of Lucky Dog tickets will be unveiled on the Michigan Lottery’s social media channels in the coming weeks.
Missing woman with Alzheimer’s found in thick swamp by Northern Michigan K9 team
LEELANAU COUNTY, MI – A Michigan K9 team tracked a missing woman for several miles before she was found in a thick swamp in Northern Michigan. According to the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, the woman, who has Alzheimer’s, went missing after going on a walk near Gala Road in Centerville Township on April 26.
Garden Talk: See who's done with frost now in Michigan
We have been patiently waiting for an extended weather forecast that doesn’t show another frost. I think we have found that weather pattern for part of Michigan. The next two weeks do not show any cold mornings worthy of producing frost anywhere in Lower Michigan. The afternoon temperatures should be normal to several degrees warmer than normal. That puts us at around May 14. Our extended models do a great job at showing any trend a few weeks out. The trend on the two best models is for a slight cooling trend around May 14 to May 17. This cooling trend is expected to bring our temperatures only below normal by maybe up to five degrees.
East China Twp. man charged in Isabella County for fatal crash
A St. Clair County man has been charged in connection to a fatal crash in Isabella County. Kyle Adams, 37, was arraigned Friday on charges of operating while intoxicated causing death, punishable with up to 15 years in prison, and two counts of operating while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, each punishable with up to five years in prison.
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