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Bay City, MI, January 16, 2026 A Bay City man, Jayden D. Scott, faces the possibility of a bench warrant after failing to report for a scheduled jail sentence. The judge expressed discontent with his absence, especially following his controversial remarks at a Minnesota rally about a local death. This situation
Mount Clemens, Michigan, January 16, 2026 A Detroit woman, Crystal Royster, has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to making false bomb threats against Lake Shore High School. The threats were made following her daughter’s exclusion from a school play due to illness. The incident led to
Sterling Heights, Michigan, January 16, 2026 Recent data indicates alarming crash statistics at several roundabouts in Michigan. The intersection at 18½ Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue leads with 162 crashes and 12 injuries. Other notable locations include Martin Parkway and Orchard Lake Road, highlighting the need for increased driver awareness
Ypsilanti, Michigan, January 16, 2026 Three players from Eastern Michigan University’s men’s basketball team have been implicated in a federal indictment that unveils a widespread point-shaving scheme affecting multiple NCAA Division I teams. The former and current players face serious charges of bribery and conspiracy after allegedly manipulating game outcomes during
Harper Woods, Michigan, January 15, 2026 A 17-year-old student from Detroit has been charged after allegedly bringing an unsecured handgun to Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods. Police responded promptly, leading to the arrest of the teen without incident. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged the student with carrying a
Detroit, January 15, 2026 Brandon Sims, a 35-year-old man from Detroit, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for carjacking and brandishing a firearm. The incident occurred when Sims attempted to carjack a victim’s SUV while armed. Following a thorough investigation by the FBI and local police, he was
Pittsfield Township, Michigan, January 14, 2026 A traffic incident has closed all lanes of Michigan Avenue between Old State Road and Fosdick Road in Pittsfield Township, resulting in significant delays. Authorities have not disclosed the crash’s cause or reported any injuries. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as they await
Warren, Michigan, January 14, 2026 The murder trial related to a fatal police chase in Warren, Michigan, has been postponed until July 2026. The incident involved a reckless driver fleeing police, resulting in the death of a 71-year-old woman. The suspect is currently in custody facing multiple charges. This case has
Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2026 In a significant legal action, four Black employees of the Michigan Department of State have filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. The lawsuit claims unequal enforcement of policies, discriminatory hiring practices favoring less-qualified white candidates, and adverse actions
Saginaw, January 11, 2026 A 35-year-old man has been charged with distributing child pornography and creating a deep fake image of a minor in Saginaw, Michigan. The Saginaw County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to report suspicious online activity as they address the growing risks of digital child exploitation, further
