News Summary The Lamfers family has settled a $20 million lawsuit with Meritage Hospitality Group, linked to a severe E. coli infection that left 11-year-old Aspen Lamfers with chronic health issues. The family filed the lawsuit after Aspen experienced life-threatening complications from the infection, which occurred during a widespread outbreak
News Summary A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Westland, Michigan, when 20-year-old college student Sarah Carroll was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide. Sarah had been seeking a restraining order against him amid reports of stalking. Her family mourns the loss while highlighting the need for better mental
News Summary Hungry Howie’s has rolled out its new Detroit-style pizza across its locations in the U.S. The pizza features a thick, airy crust with edge-to-edge cheese and sauce on top, available at an introductory price. Additionally, the chain has introduced the Howie Roll. This move aims to cater to
News Summary In a somber incident, the bodies of a female infant and two others were recovered from Lake Michigan and a nearby beach in Chicago. The infant, believed to be between 9 to 12 months old, was found dressed in jeans and a pink top, raising concerns about the
News Summary Chengxuan Han, a 28-year-old Chinese Ph.D. student, has pleaded no contest to charges involving the smuggling of biological materials into the U.S. Han was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after sending four packages from China, allegedly containing materials for a lab at the University of Michigan. Following a
News Summary The Michigan State Police are investigating embezzlement by a former Village of Elsie employee. Amid budget cuts, the village halts funding for the volunteer fire department and faces significant financial challenges, including a deficit of approximately $36,000. Cost-saving measures threaten emergency services and necessitate negotiations over fire station
News Summary Mark Craft, a 39-year-old from Mancelona, Michigan, faces four counts of writing non-sufficient fund checks totaling $19,000 for the purchase of cattle. The Michigan State Police initiated an investigation in May 2025 after checks were returned due to insufficient funds. Craft’s next court appearance is scheduled for September
News Summary Dr. William J. Murdoch, a family practice physician from Franklin, Michigan, was arrested for soliciting sexual conduct with a minor. The U.S. Marshals apprehended him following an undercover investigation by the ICAC unit, where he communicated explicit intentions to engage with a 5-year-old girl. This alarming case has
News Summary Dr. William J. Murdoch is facing extradition to Florida on charges of soliciting sexual conduct involving a child after an undercover investigation revealed alarming online interactions. The investigation, led by the Port St. Lucie Police Department, uncovered disturbing messages and a troubling pattern of searches related to child
News Summary A 25-year-old man from Lansing, Michigan, was sentenced to two years of probation after submitting fraudulent grant applications to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Leslie Buck pled guilty to multiple counts of perjury and using a computer to commit a crime, related to the ‘Growing MI Business’ grant
