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Michigan man wins $500K on scratch off after being inspired by movie character
(CBS DETROIT) - A 26-year-old Genesee County man who was inspired to buy a Michigan Lottery ticket by a look-alive movie character won $500,000 on a scratch off ticket. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased a Lucky No. 13 instant ticket at the E-Z Stop Food Mart, located at 5106 North Saginaw Street in Flint."I was watching a movie, and the main character won big on a lottery ticket. The main character was my look-alike, so I took it as a sign to go buy a ticket," the man said. "Later that day, I was with some friends and scratched the...
James and Jennifer Crumbley sent to separate prisons in Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) - James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, will serve out their sentences in separate Michigan prisons.According to the Michigan Department of Corrections, James Crumbley was sent to the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson. The all-adult male facility is responsible for intake processing before inmates are transported to a general population prison.Jennifer Crumbley, who initially requested to be housed at her attorney's guest home, was sent to the all-female Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti.READ: Michigan judge hopes sentences for James and Jennifer Crumbley will prevent future school shootingsThe Crumbleys will be in prison...
Flint teen admits to accidentally shooting and killing friend
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A teenager from Flint pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Thursday for the shooting death of his friend in January 2023. Makhi McPherson, who was 17 when the shooting took place, admitted that he and another friend were playing with the gun when it went off in the basement of McPherson's aunt's house.
‘This is not a game’: Crime Stoppers introduce cold case initiative
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A new initiative by Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County will use a deck of cards to help solve crimes in the community. The Cold Case Playing Cards project was created with a grant from Season of Justice, a non-profit that helps support investigative agencies with DNA testing and advocating for cold cases.
Sauna, billiards room and home theater: Lakeside Michigan mansion hits market at $2.79 million
LAPEER, MI — As the temperatures rise and summer’s warmth is nearly upon us, lakeside is the place to be. And with this home, the lake is right there in your backyard. Located at 4143 Longview Drive in Lapeer, this gem is listed for $2,799,000 through American Homes and Realty with Janet Mass, a real estate agent.
Flint toddler who shot herself undergoes another major surgery
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A Flint toddler who accidentally shot herself with her dad’s gun is undergoing another major surgery on Thursday, April 18, at 8 a.m., according to her family. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said on Valentine’s Day, 3-year-old Skye McBride got ahold of her father’s gun...
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