News Summary On July 31, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against strict limitations in employment contracts related to civil rights claims, allowing challenges based on reasonableness. This ruling arose from a case involving wrongful termination where previous court decisions upheld a 180-day limit for legal action. Employers must now
News Summary In a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court has determined that the smell of marijuana alone does not constitute probable cause for law enforcement to search a vehicle. This decision overturns a 25-year precedent and reflects the evolving legal context surrounding marijuana use in the state since its
News Summary On July 26, 2025, a mass stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, was thwarted by courageous bystanders, including Marine veteran Derrick Perry. The assailant injured 11 patrons, from ages 29 to 84, before Perry intervened, utilizing his firearm to disrupt the attack. Authorities confirmed multiple
News Summary A 42-year-old man has been charged with terrorism and assault after stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. The attack, involving a folding knife, occurred on July 26 and left multiple victims with injuries. Fortunately, all are expected to survive, although some remain in serious
News Summary Paul and Christy Akeo from Michigan have filed a lawsuit against Palace Resorts following a month-long detention in Mexico linked to a timeshare disagreement. The couple claims that they were falsely accused of fraud after disputing over $116,000 in charges related to their timeshare membership. Their legal action
News Summary Candice Williams, a 35-year-old woman from Genesee County, has been charged for allegedly calling in a fake bomb threat to cancel her appointment with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The incident led to a major emergency response, including evacuations and safety sweeps, ultimately deemed unfounded.
News Summary A 17-year-old high school senior, Sameer Quadri, drowned at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston on Wednesday night amid hazardous swimming conditions. Emergency crews responded to a 911 call from a friend who noticed Quadri had gone under. Despite extensive search efforts, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
News Summary A manhunt in Mears, Michigan ended tragically Sunday evening when Don Albert Stapel Jr., 59, was fatally shot by Michigan State Police. The incident followed reports of gunfire and resulted in a search operation involving K9 teams and a helicopter. Authorities had issued a shelter-in-place order as investigations
News Summary Three individuals were arrested in Gaylord, Michigan, for their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution operation at a car wash. The arrests followed an investigation by various law enforcement agencies after receiving tips about suspicious activities at the location. Primary suspects Travis Puroll and Leah Steel were charged with
News Summary Four individuals, including two doctors, have been indicted for their roles in an opioid distribution conspiracy in Michigan, involving illegal prescriptions valued at over $7 million. The conspiracy was active from November 2023 to June 2025, leading to over $1 million in fraudulent billing for unnecessary medications. With
