News Summary The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has officially terminated Gotion Inc.’s planned electric vehicle battery parts plant project in Big Rapids. The project, which was to be a $2.36 billion investment, aimed to create around 2,350 jobs. The state cited Gotion’s defaults on agreements as the reason for termination,
News Summary Michigan state officials are taking action to recover $23.6 million in incentives from Gotion Inc. after the company abandoned its electric vehicle battery plant project. The project, initially supported by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, promised to create over 2,000 jobs. However, local opposition and legal challenges hindered progress, prompting
News Summary Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Ayob Nasser and Idris Nahdi for allegedly using automated bot accounts to manipulate player engagement metrics in Fortnite. The lawsuit, initiated on October 7, 2024, claims the duo created over 20,000 fake accounts to boost their island’s traffic for monetary rewards.
News Summary The Michigan Senate approved a significant increase in hunting and fishing license fees for the first time in over a decade, with residents facing hikes to $150 for complete licenses while nonresidents will pay $450. This legislative move aims to generate millions for natural resource management amid opposition
News Summary Daniel Filer, owner of a MiG-23 plane, has filed a lawsuit against a passenger involved in a crash during an air show in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The incident occurred on August 13, 2023, when both pilots ejected after a malfunction led to the aircraft crashing near residential areas. Investigators
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law exempting tips, overtime pay, and Social Security income from Michigan’s income tax for 2026-2028. The law intends to alleviate financial burdens for around 300,000 workers, providing an average tax saving of $400 annually just from tips. This legislation aligns with recent
News Summary Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old woman from Wyandotte, Michigan, has won a $100,000 Powerball jackpot after using artificial intelligence technology to pick her numbers. Carvey purchased her ticket online for the September 6 draw, matching four white balls and the Powerball number. Initially thinking she won $50,000, she discovered
News Summary President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Mark Savaya as the new U.S. special envoy to Iraq. Savaya, recognized for his strong community ties and successful business in Michigan, aims to strengthen U.S.-Iraq relations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. As a member of the Chaldean community, he brings a
News Summary Cleveland-Cliffs is venturing into rare earth element mining in Minnesota and Michigan, aiming for U.S. material independence. CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced the discovery of two potential mining sites. This strategic shift comes amid supply chain concerns stemming from reduced exports from China and emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency
News Summary A devastating plane crash occurred in Bath Township, Michigan, killing three individuals, including two pilots and a mechanic. The aircraft, a Hawker 800 twin-jet, crashed shortly after departing from Battle Creek Executive Airport during maintenance testing. Despite the local community’s mourning, the investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining
