News Summary Michigan is pursuing $23.6 million in incentives from Gotion Inc. after the company’s electric vehicle battery plant project near Big Rapids was abandoned. The state found Gotion in default for not conducting eligible activities for over 120 days, leading to the return of grant funds. Local residents opposed
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 Office Depot has faced significant backlash after terminating an employee who refused to print a poster for a vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The incident occurred just hours before the vigil, leading to wide criticism and calls for a boycott from Republican leaders and the public alike.
News Summary A video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is being shown at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, sparking significant criticism for potential Hatch Act violations. The video criticizes Democratic lawmakers for not funding the federal government, creating concern among passengers and airport officials. While some Michigan airports have opted not
News Summary A $20 million legislative grant intended for the American-Arab Chamber of Commerce is under scrutiny as allegations of embezzlement arise against businesswoman Fay Beydoun. Initial investigations reveal funds may have been misallocated for personal enrichment instead of business initiatives. This complex case involves multiple state officials and raises
News Summary As the federal shutdown continues and residents recover from ice storms, Grand Rapids is seeing a rise in scams. The Better Business Bureau warns against fraudulent relief check claims and scams impersonating local authorities. Individuals are urged to remain vigilant, verify claims through official channels, and protect their
News Summary Charles Hinton, a 33-year-old resident of Riverview, will not face charges for the fatal stabbing of Ramon Vazquez after the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office ruled it as self-defense. The incident, which occurred at a Kroger grocery store, involved Vazquez allegedly initiating the confrontation by attacking Hinton. While cleared
News Summary Authorities in Huron County have arrested a man linked to a multi-county tractor theft ring in Michigan. Jeffery S. Nunnery, 54, faces felony charges for stealing a Massey Ferguson tractor. Two stolen tractors have been recovered, and further investigations at Nunnery’s home revealed more stolen items. The Huron
News Summary The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the pivotal case of Michael Pung v. Isabella County, addressing crucial property rights in tax foreclosures. The dispute centers on an estate’s tax bill that led to a foreclosure sale significantly below the home’s assessed value. Legal experts believe the outcome could
News Summary In a significant ruling, District Court Judge Kristen D. Simmons dismissed criminal charges against 15 Republicans accused of trying to falsely certify Donald Trump as the election winner in Michigan. The defendants faced serious felony charges, but the judge determined that the prosecution failed to prove intent. The
