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 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 The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency has issued a recall for Runtz-branded vape cartridges produced on February 25 due to harmful chemicals. This follows a similar recall of Kushy Punch cartridges. Consumers are urged to check packaging and report any adverse reactions. Approximately 5,800 cartridges were sold, with many
News Summary Claire’s, the well-known accessory chain, has announced the closure of 291 stores nationwide following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on August 6, 2025. This decision reflects ongoing challenges in the retail sector, particularly for brick-and-mortar stores. Among the affected locations are 11 stores in Michigan. Despite these closures,
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
News Summary The Michigan Department of State is working with the U.S. Justice Department to share voter registration data, including names and voting history, while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. This follows federal requests amid concerns about data handling. The department awaits guidance on securely transferring the data, which is
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 The Trump administration has agreed to release $171 million in federal education funding for Michigan, following a multistate lawsuit led by Attorney General Dana Nessel. The funds, frozen earlier due to political objections, are expected to be disbursed by October 3, 2025. This decision brings relief to educational
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 The Michigan Attorney General’s Office has filed appeals for five dismissed double voting cases from the August 2024 primary elections in St. Clair Shores. The appeals follow allegations of improper voting, including accusations against Douglas Kempkens Jr. for voting absentee while also in person. The AG’s office aims
