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Grand Rapids is set to host Michigan's largest Taco & Tequila Festival on May 3, with over 25 vendors and 150 tequilas. Organizers promise a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Xuan Thanh Vo received a life sentence for the first-degree murder of Sandra Villarreal in a Walmart parking lot, with Judge Lightvoet citing the need for societal protection.
The trial of retired MSP Sgt. Brian Keely for the murder of Samuel Sterling has been postponed indefinitely, with only an evidentiary hearing set for April 21.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Detroit opens two affordable housing developments, Brush Park Apartments and MLK on 2nd, with a budget over $30 million, offering 86 units for lower-income residents.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers in Michigan propose reforms to the school code to prevent neglect after three children were found abandoned in Pontiac, requiring schools to confirm new enrollments before unenrolling students.
Nearly ten pounds of drugs were seized by law enforcement in Macomb County, leading to two arrests and the confiscation of over $20,000 intended for forfeiture.
A Michigan man was convicted of attempting to kill his ex-fiancée, resulting in her losing an eye. The man claimed it was a suicide attempt gone wrong, but evidence proved otherwise. He faces life in prison.
A suspect was arrested in Muskegon after a domestic dispute prompted local schools to implement security measures; schools have since resumed normal operations.
Two hospitalized in Luce County after a suspected drunk driver hits snowmobile and flees; driver later arrested.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Hurley Medical Center in Flint has adopted Abridge, an AI tool that transcribes doctor-patient conversations for easier note-taking, as reported by WNEM.
Retail & Industry in ...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued a cease-and-desist order to BetNow.eu for operating without a state license and targeting Michigan residents.
Michigan's iGaming and sports betting revenue hit a record $331.2 million in January, up 25.4% from December, as reported by the state's Gaming Control Board.
Detroit Police seek three suspects in a non-fatal shooting at a gas station after an argument escalated. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.
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