The case against two Houghton County women accused of passing drugs to a jail inmate is moving forward. 29-year-old Jamie Ekdahl of Calumet and 35-year-old Sarah McMahon of Laurium both appeared in 97th District Court Wednesday. They are charged with Delivery/Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, a felony punishable by up …
Read More »Man Late For His Plane Gets Arrested
A man is under arrest after a security breach Wednesday at Detroit Metro Airport. It started with a man who had missed his flight at the north terminal. So he went through the emergency exit and attempted to catch the plane on the ramp. Airport spokesperson Erica Donerson. Airport operations …
Read More »Veterans' Court Modeled After Drug Treatment Courts
Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller is hoping to establish a veterans’ court in Kalamazoo by as early as October. Fuller spent this week in Lansing learning how to administer the court. He says it’s almost identical to the drug court model, providing accountability, but also treatment and hope.
Read More »Drunk Co-Pilot In Treatment
The co-pilot of a passenger jet plane arrested for being drunk at Detroit Metro Airport is in California for treatment, according to his defense attorney. Captain John Maguire of Pennsylvania was charged with having twice the legal blood alcohol level March 26th. Attorney Frank Manley says he wants to be …
Read More »New DPS District Projected To Be In Debt By August
As behind the scenes discussions take place in Lansing over Detroit Schools reform legislation, a new state treasury report says a new district would be in debt by August if transition money isn’t included in the final plan. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains— Tim says no action will be taken …
Read More »Marijuana Controls Stalled In Senate
Legislation to beef up controls over the state’s Medical Marijuana law remains stalled in the Michigan Senate. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains why –
Read More »Gordie Howe Initiative Helping Those With Traumatic Brain Injuries
Legendary hockey player Gordie Howe got a stem cell transplant in Mexico about a year and a half ago after suffering a stroke. Now — he’s hoping to help others with traumatic brain injuries — thru the Gordie Howe Initiative. Details from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites –
Read More »Bear That Attacked Young Girl Killed
A black bear that mauled a Cadillac-area teen three years ago has been shot and killed. The state Department of Natural Resources says a person, who wants to remain anonymous, went to help their dog who was attacked by a bear last month. The bear ran off at first, but …
Read More »Drunk Driving Crackdown Leads To Over 500 Arrests
Law enforcement across Michigan arrested more than 560 motorists for drunken driving during a recent stepped-up enforcement effort. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown took place March 16th to April fourth. Officers also issued nearly 900 citations for driving with a suspended license, over 860 for uninsured motorists …
Read More »Number of Chickenpox Cases Up
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting an increase in the number of chickenpox cases. Chickenpox is highly contagious, with the virus spreading easily through coughing, sneezing, and other contact. The illness can result in children missing several days of school, so the Department recommends that parents …
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