Michigan State

Lapeer County, MI

Flint, MI

The Flint Journal

FLINT, MI -- A Genesee Circuit Court Judge has given his approval to a $626-million settlement of civil lawsuits tied to the Flint water crisis, another required step in the process of distributing settlement funds to residents who have filed damage claims. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the ruling...

Flint water settlement moves ahead with approval by Genesee County judge

Ann Arbor, MI

The Saginaw News

ANN ARBOR, MI -- One of Michigan’s largest hospital systems is at odds with a labor union after 11 employees were fired from three outpatient labs in Ann Arbor and Canton. Trinity Health Michigan’s President and CEO Rob Casalou has confirmed employees were fired for voluntarily abandoning patient care without prior notice or permission on Thursday, March 9. Investigations and terminations began during the week of March 13.

Trinity Health Michigan confirms firing of 11 employees for leaving work

Jackson, MI

JACKSON, MI – Nurse Catherine Tervol was doing the best she could to care for 10 patients connected to lifesaving medical equipment when their power went out for a week. A generator was available for them at the Onsted home, but it did not provide enough power to keep everything going at once, and it was costly, she said.

‘$35 doesn’t cut it’: Residents share power outage pains and hardships with state regulators

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Kalkaska, MI

MLive

In a small northern Michigan town, a historic opera house has been transformed into a lounge with plump leather chairs where people can sit and smoke weed together. Kalkushka, based in downtown Kalkaska, is one of two licensed cannabis consumption lounges in Michigan. The other, Hot Box Social in Hazel Park, is open for private events like birthday parties or industry meetings.

Michigan’s 2 marijuana lounges let you smoke inside. But will they take off?

Genesee County, MI

FLINT, MI – Children up to age five in Genesee County will soon be able to get new books in their mailboxes each month thanks to new federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee. The Flint & Genesee Literacy Network will launch the Genesee Kids Read program, an...

Local literacy programs to grow after $2M in federal funding secured

FLINT, MI – The Flint Board of Education has approved an investigation into a 2022 board action that resulted in the overpayment of a non-union district retiree. Board members voted unanimously to investigate the payment, which stemmed from a June 15, 2022, meeting on a surprise motion that usurped the district’s normal practice of paying non-union members.

Flint schools to investigate 2022 board action that resulted in overpayment to retiree

GENESEEE COUNTY, MI -- Sentencing of the county’s former elections supervisor has been delayed after she reported being too sick to appear in Genesee Circuit Court on Monday, March 20. Judge Mark Latchana rescheduled the sentencing of Kathy Funk for April 24 after her attorney said she could not...

Former Flint Township clerk’s illness delays sentencing in ballot tampering case

Goodrich, MI

The Ann Arbor News

GOODRICH, MI – Two major shoe companies have answered the call of a Goodrich family who searched eagerly for properly-fitting shoes for their 14-year-old son. Eric Kilburn Jr., a 6-foot-10 freshman at Goodrich High School, will soon be fitted for custom shoes by Under Armour and Puma, the family announced.

Under Armour, Puma reach out to Michigan 14-year-old in need of size 23 shoes

Lapeer, MI

LAPEER TWP., MI — An overturned semi truck that shut down I-69 in both directions Saturday morning has been identified as hauling “dangerous goods,” according to the city of Lapeer Fire and Rescue Department. The truck overturned on westbound I-69 around 4:54 a.m. Saturday, March 18, between...

Overturned semi on I-69 hauling ‘dangerous goods’

FLINT, MI - Mr. Prince Gourmet, a food truck offering gourmet tacos, is moving inside the Flint Farmers’ Market next month. The food truck typically was stationed under the pavilion at the market, 300 E. 1st St in downtown Flint, during the summer and will tentatively move inside on April 8.

Food truck offering gourmet tacos moving inside Flint Farmers’ Market

FLINT, MI – An informational event that will teach parents and caregivers about the risks of using e-cigarettes will take place in Flint next week. “Vaping 101: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know to Help Your Child” is set to take place from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the College of Human Medicine, located at 200 E. 1st St. in downtown Flint.

Informational event on risks of vaping to take place in Flint

Lansing, MI

LANSING, MI – Two people convicted of Genesee County homicides have been released on parole after previously being granted clemency by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. John Eric Aslin, who served 38 years behind bars after being sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after scaring a woman to death when she had a heart attack during an unarmed robbery he committed, was released Tuesday, March 14, according to Michigan Department of Corrections records.

2 convicted in separate Genesee County murders released on parole

FLINT, MI - The Flint & Genesee Group will hold its 2023 annual meeting this week under the theme of “Meeting What’s Next.”. On Wednesday, March 22, from 3-4:30 p.m., the group will review and celebrate its accomplishments from last year and update progress achieved in the second year of a three-year strategic plan at the historic Capitol Theatre, located at 140 E. 2nd St. in in downtown Flint.

GM’s Doneen McDowell to deliver keynote speech at Flint & Genesee Group’s annual meeting

Detroit, MI

DETROIT --- Border agents in Detroit recently made a surprising discovery in the luggage of a traveler from the African nation of Ghana. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agriculture specialists intercepted six Giant African Snails at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Friday. While intended for direct consumption,...

6 ‘highly invasive’ African snails found in luggage at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Oakland County, MI

East Lansing, MI

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI - The suspect in the fatal hit-and-run of a Michigan State University student has been arraigned on charges and is being held in jail on a $1 million bond. Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, of Oakland Township, is accused of hitting and killing MSU student Benjamin Kable, 22, of Shelby Township, on New Year’s Day and leaving scene, eventually fleeing to her native Thailand.

Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run of MSU student held on $1M bond

Burton, MI

Grand Blanc, MI

Swartz Creek, MI

Flushing, MI

Davison, MI

Clayton Township, MI

Clio, MI

Lennon, MI

Otisville, MI

Fenton, MI

Linden, MI

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Holly, MI

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Durand, MI

New Lothrop, MI

Birch Run, MI

Columbiaville, MI

Ortonville, MI

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$1.58M coming to mid-Michigan from 2021 recreational marijuana tax

Mid-Michigan’s marijuana industry is packing bowls and municipalities’ bank accounts. Genesee County, Shiawassee County and Lapeer County communities are receiving $1,580,696.32 across 28 cities and townships...

$1.58M coming to mid-Michigan from 2021 recreational marijuana tax

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