News Summary A shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, resulted in the deaths of at least four people and injuries to eight others. The suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, was shot by police shortly after arriving on scene. The church, filled with
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 As of October 2, 2025, the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, is experiencing substantial delays for commercial traffic due to a Canadian Customs system outage. Reported wait times for trucks and commercial vehicles have reached over two hours. The outage was confirmed by the Canadian Border
News Summary Michigan lawmakers recently approved a $75.9 billion budget with bipartisan support, allocating significant funds for education and infrastructure. The budget includes $51.8 billion for government operations and $24.1 billion for education, while introducing a controversial 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales expected to generate substantial road funding. Despite
News Summary The Michigan legislature has passed a $52 billion omnibus budget and a $24.1 billion school aid budget, including $200 million for school meals. Following delays in budget approvals, legislators are under pressure to generate revenue, with a proposed 24% wholesale marijuana tax sparking protests. As the new fiscal
News Summary On September 28, 2025, a devastating assault occurred at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, resulting in four deaths and eight injuries. The attacker drove into the church, set it on fire, and opened fire on congregants during a service. In
News Summary An alligator was spotted sunbathing at Belle Isle Park, causing concern among locals. The creature, found by a visitor, was rescued and is now under investigation by the DNR. Officials emphasize the need for responsible pet ownership to prevent exotic species from impacting local ecosystems. Belle Isle, Michigan
News Summary A tragic shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan on September 28 resulted in four fatalities and eight injuries during a charity service. The suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, an Iraq war veteran, drove into the church, opened fire, and subsequently
News Summary Michigan lawmakers approved a $1.6 billion continuation budget to fund state operations for one week as they work on the full budget for fiscal year 2026. Governor Whitmer signed the bill shortly after it passed with overwhelming support in both the House and Senate. The continuation budget ensures
News Summary As the October 1 deadline looms, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and bipartisan lawmakers in Michigan are working diligently to finalize the 2026 budget. With crucial components like the School Aid budget and road funding almost in place, the urgency is high to avoid a possible state government shutdown. Recent
