Detroit, MI, January 20, 2026 Starting March 1, Michigan hunters will have the option to utilize electronic kill tags for various species, including deer and bear. This new system aims to enhance convenience, reduce costs related to physical tags, and streamline the harvesting process via a mobile app. The use of
Detroit, Michigan, January 19, 2026 U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, alongside Rep. Michael Baumgartner, has expressed concerns about private equity’s growing involvement in college sports. They are urging the NCAA to implement measures that protect university athletic programs from profit-driven entities that may compromise educational missions. In a recent letter to NCAA
Detroit, Michigan, January 17, 2026 Recent lawsuits have been filed against Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services and Child Protective Services, asserting that the agencies returned 5-year-old Ethan Belcher to a hazardous home environment, contributing to his tragic death. Advocates and community leaders are calling for significant reforms in the
Detroit, January 17, 2026 As the Detroit Auto Show approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has warned attendees about potential scams like QR code hijacking, phishing, and credit card skimming. With increased foot traffic expected, attendees should be vigilant to protect their personal and financial information. The message promotes awareness around
Michigan, January 17, 2026 The Michigan Department of Environment has awarded $9 million in grants to 19 municipal airports in the state to tackle PFAS contamination associated with firefighting foam. The funding supports PFAS testing, source control, cleanup, and equipment replacement. The allocation comes after a request for proposals from the
Detroit, MI, January 16, 2026 On January 15, Congress passed a pivotal report reinforcing postal services for rural communities. This bipartisan legislation addresses concerns over mail pickup frequencies, processing facility consolidations, and local post office closures. Key representatives collaborated to ensure reliable postal operations, affirming the importance of accessible services for
Detroit, January 16, 2026 The Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan during his confirmation hearing to lead U.S. Southern Command. Issues raised included the lack of detailed plans for U.S. military operations in Latin America, particularly regarding increased military presence in the Caribbean amid rising tensions as seen
Warren, Michigan, January 16, 2026 In Warren, Michigan, a 19-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening a high school student with a pneumatic gun resembling a handgun. The incident occurred in January when Demarcus Desean Green-Todd and a juvenile accomplice confronted the victim in a school hallway. Green-Todd displayed
Bay City, MI, January 16, 2026 A Bay County Circuit Court judge has warned of issuing a bench warrant for Jayden D. Scott, 23, after he failed to appear for a seven-day jail sentence. Scott, known for his comments at a Minnesota rally, attended via Zoom, prompting dissatisfaction from the judge.
Macomb County, Michigan, January 16, 2026 Rita Shaba, a 40-year-old woman from Macomb County, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for her role in a $3 million Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme. In addition to her prison sentence, Shaba must pay nearly $3.3 million in restitution. She, along
