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A military aircraft is expected to land on a U.P. highway this summer for a training event, WLUC reports. Few details have been released but a similar exercise was successfully completed in the Alpena area during summer 2021, the report said. M-28 is an east-west highway running the length of the Upper Peninsula; the exact location of the exercise has not been released. The exercise, believed to be the first time modern military aircraft have been landed on a U.S. civilian roadway, was part of the annual Northern Strike war-readiness training exercise hosted by the Michigan National Guard.

Winner advances to Caledonia regional vs. Portage Northern district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Laingsburg district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Hemlock district winner. Wednesday, June 1: Laker High at Genesee Christian, 5:30 p.m.; Bad Axe at Harbor Beach, 5:30 p.m. Friday: Championship match, 5:30 p.m. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Capac district winner.

A Michigan man was arrested after he poured syrup in a couple’s fuel tank and caused their car to break down because they had gotten into an altercation, police said.

Winner advances to Caledonia regional vs. Portage Northern district winner. Winner advances to Cedar Springs regional vs. Spring Lake district winner. Winner advances to Williamston regional vs. Otisville-LakeVille district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Laingsburg district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Hemlock district winner.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at the 2022 high school girls soccer districts involving the 26 schools in the MLive Bay City coverage area. Follow along here for the pairings, schedules and results as they update throughout the tournament. Below is a historical list of past district champions from the Bay City area. **Subscribe to MLive for complete access throughout the spring sports season, just $1 for 3 months! **RELATED READINGBay City area baseball, softball and girls soccer district pairings

Winner advances to Caledonia regional vs. Portage Northern district winner. Winner advances to Cedar Springs regional vs. Spring Lake district winner. Winner advances to Williamston regional vs. Otisville-LakeVille district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Laingsburg district winner. Winner advances to Montrose regional vs. Hemlock district winner.

ALPENA, MI – A Michigan is accused of committing a strange crime in Northern Michigan. Jeremy Michael Fischer, 42, of Ossineke, was charged with malicious destruction of personal property $1,000 or more, but less than $20,000, after he allegedly dumped maple syrup into a vehicle’s fuel tank. When the woman’s vehicle stopped working shortly after the argument, she suspected the man had done something to it and called troopers from the Michigan State Police Alpena Post. Troopers checked the fuel cap and noticed a sticky substance, having an odor of maple syrup. The vehicle was towed to a local garage and the mechanic confirmed there was a gooey substance in the bottom of the tank that had clogged the fuel pump.

The largest school outbreak involved 62 students and staff at Dewitt High School in Clinton County, which was one of seven outbreaks involving 10 or more infected people. In total, 343 students and staff had positive COVID cases linked to school outbreaks last week. Michigan’s latest outbreaks report marks a continued upward trend. During the prior week, state health officials identified 104 new outbreaks, with 48 school outbreaks and 287 infected students and staff. Below is an online database that allows readers to search outbreak data by school name or by city or county.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Officials are reminding residents that a fire weather watch has been issued for much of Michigan this weekend. “Increased fire danger will be in place across Northern Michigan today, resulting in the issuance of a Fire Weather Watch,” the NWS said. The combination of warm, dry weather and dry grasses and leaves left over from winter means people need to keep fire safety front and center, according to the DNR. If you are operating an ORV, power tools or other machinery, remember that a hot muffler or engine can ignite dry leaves or grass, so keep machines away from those and other potential fuel sources. Get more fire safety tips at Michigan.gov/PreventWildfires

ALPENA, MI – A Northern Michigan woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly coercing sexual assault victims into lying to police to help the suspect avoid prosecution, police said. Stingray Sheyann-Jean Thompson, 29, of Alpena, is accused of bribing and coercing victims into lying during a Michigan State Police investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a minor, according to a news release from MSP. A report was submitted to the Alpena County Prosecutor’s Office and an arrest warrant was issued, police said. Thompson was arrested on Monday and lodged in the Alpena County Jail. Her next scheduled court appearance is at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17.

ALPENA, MI – A Northern Michigan man is accused of sexually abusing two children under the age of 13, police said. Levi Dalton Braund, 31, of Alpena, is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct against a person under 13. In November 2021, troopers from the Michigan State Police Houghton Lake Post were contacted by Child Protective Services about the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. The victim told a parent that she had been sexually abused by the defendant. He was arraigned on Monday, April 18, in the 87-B District Court in Kalkaska County.

The world’s largest rubber duck is coming to Michigan. The massive yellow duck is among several attractions coming to Alpena and Marquette as part of the 2022 Festival of Sail. “We’re excited to bring this incredible festival, along with the world’s largest rubber duck, to Alpena,” said Craig Samborski, Festival of Sail producer. The ships, and the rubber duck, will make their way to Marquette’s Mattison Lower Harbor Park on Lake Superior Aug. 12-14. Tickets are available online (Alpena, Marquette).

ALPENA, MI – Two men have been sentenced to two years in prison while authorities investigate the suspicious deaths of two women, The Associated Press reports. Joshua Wirgau and Brad Srebnik are being investigated related to the deaths of Brynn Bills and Abby Hill. The men were sentenced last week in a separate case involving a gun crime, AP reports. Both will get credit for more than six months in jail. RELATED: Body of missing Northern Michigan teen found buried

ALPENA, MI -- A 42-year-old person is dead and an 81-year-old woman suffered significant injuries following a car crash early Saturday morning on Ford Avenue near East Herman Street. According to UpNorthLive, the 81-year-old woman was driving a Jeep around 3:40 a.m. Saturday when she crashed into an unoccupied wrecker that was parked on the street. Both occupants of the Jeep were injured and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, however the 42-year-old later died from their injuries. Police have not released the identity of the deceased.

ALPENA, MI – The owner of a Northern Michigan hunting camp watched via trail camera as a man broke into the cabin and stole several items before he was arrested. Donald Jordan Williams, 25, of Detroit was arraigned in 88th District Court for second-degree home invasion and larceny of a building on Monday. The charges stem from a March 27 incident in Alpena County.

ALPENA, MI -- A 19-year-old man wanted for murder in South Carolina is being held at the Alpena County Jail after he was found hiding in a home on Long Lake Avenue. According to UpNorthLive, Zechariah Utecht is being held while he awaits extradition back to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Police found Utecht while they were investigating an unrelated matter and determined he was wanted out-of-state. READ MORE:Accused getaway driver in fatal shooting of 7-year-old Pontiac girl turns himself inChicago-area man charged with ramming police SUV after mysteriously arriving at Saginaw County schoolBrother and sister fatally shot in Michigan, suspect in custody, police sayDeath at Battle Creek senior living community deemed a homicide by police

The Saginaw area saw three girls basketball teams claim regional championships Thursday and earn a trip to Tuesday’s quarterfinals. Reese (20-4) advances to face Madison Heights Bishop Foley (19-3) at 7 p.m. Tuesday at West Bloomfield High School. Fowler (21-3) advances to face Gaylord St. Mary (22-2) at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Manton High School. The winner advances to the state semifinals at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, against the winner of the quarterfinal game between Plymouth Christian (20-4) and Genesee Christian (20-4). If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newslettersMORESaginaw-area boys basketball district semifinal scores, with updated bracketsSaginaw High survives, advances after fending off Bridgeport

Saginaw-area girls basketball teams began the regional tournaments Tuesday, with regional championship games Thursday. Winner advances to Lapeer quarterfinal vs. winner of Fenton regional championship game between Clarkston and Hartland. Winner advances to Cadillac quarterfinal vs. winner of Gaylord regional championship game between Ludington and Negaunee. Winner advances to Traverse City Central quarterfinal vs. winner of St. Ignace regional championship game between Calumet and Maple City Glen Lake. Winner advances to Manton quarterfinal vs. winner of Frankfort regional championship game between Gaylord St. Mary and McBain Northern Michigan Christian.

Saginaw-area girls basketball regional brackets, with schedule and upcoming matchups. Winner advances to Lapeer quarterfinal vs. Fenton regional winner. Winner advances to Cadillac quarterfinal vs. Gaylord regional winner. Winner advances to West Bloomfield quarterfinal vs. Madison Heights Bishop Foley regional winner. Winner advances to Manton quarterfinal vs. Frankfort regional winner.

A retired, 50-foot state research vessel will sail into a new mission as an educational tool in Alpena, where future visitors can learn about aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes and effects on fisheries. The building around the Katherine V is already completed, but educational and interpretive exhibits will be completed through the new state grant. Other recipients of the $3.6 million in state grant dollars will spend the money on awareness, prevention, detection, and eradication of both aquatic and land-based invasive species. More details about the state’s invasive species efforts can be found at www.michigan.gov/MISGP, including a complete list of this year’s grant recipients. Related articles:‘Rock snot’ algae discovery sparks survey of Michigan’s up north riversState receives $5.8 million in grant applications for invasive species effortsGreat Lakes governors, lawmakers push for invasive carp project fundsInvasive mudsnails found in 6th Michigan riverFirewood alternative to prevent invasive species at Sleeping Bear Dunes gets mixed reviews

The freezing rain across northern Lower Michigan will be increasing early this afternoon. Now the Storm Prediction Center is keying in on an area across north-central Lower Michigan for an increase in freezing rain precipitation rates. Ice accumulations of one-quarter of an inch to one-half of an inch will be widespread across the freezing rain area. Remember the north half of Lower Michigan will mostly be freezing rain. The message is simple- stay off the roads across north-central Lower Michigan this afternoon and tonight.

ALPENA, MI – Two people arrested for running an illegal marijuana operation in Northern Michigan were allegedly planning to use the proceeds to support a hate group in Tennessee. Michael Clayton, 33, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and Tiffany Danielle Williams, 34, of Alpena were both arrested by the Huron Undercover Narcotics Team (HUNT) on Dec. 13. Williams was charged with manufacturing marijuana and felony firearm and Clayton was charged with aiding and abetting manufacturing marijuana). It is alleged Williams and Clayton are associated with a federally classified hate group known as Brotherhood Forever, a group closely associated with the Aryan Nation. A preliminary investigation indicates that mature marijuana product and/or the proceeds of its sale were destined for Tennessee in support of the Brotherhood Forever.

ALPENA, MI — Cops & Doughnuts, the Michigan-based bakery founded and owned by police with a sense of humor, is expanding its reach with help from a new “substation” in northern Michigan. The Galley Sweet Shop, opening at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, will offer baked goods from Cops & Doughnuts, plus other Michigan-made products. The Galley Sweet Shop will offer specialty breads, cookies, muffins and more from Cops & Doughnuts, including the quirky bakery’s popular sweet and salty pastries. The Galley Sweet Shop will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and closed Sunday and Tuesday for winter hours. For more information, find Galley Sweet Shop on Facebook or call (989) 590-7066.

PLAINFIELD TWP, MI — A two-vehicle crash in Iosco County has claimed the life of an Alpena man. The crash occurred about 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, on M-65 near Rollway Road in Plainfield Township. The Toyota’s driver, a 55-year-old man from Caro, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Troopers were assisted at the scene by Iosco County Animal Control, Plainfield Township Fire Department, Iosco County EMS, and the Oscoda Township Police Department. Read more on MLive:Michigan State Police SUV involved in three-vehicle crash in Bay CountySaginaw man pleads guilty to trying, failing to break into two ATMsHuman bones found in rural Saginaw County in 2018 receive new DNA analysis

With the traditional 16-day firearm season starting Monday, some butchers in the northeastern Lower Peninsula expect to be very busy, especially because there's less competition.

Deer hunters might find it easier to bag a buck than to have the meat processed in some areas of Michigan.

There will be one period of light rain showers this weekend, and only the Upper Peninsula and far northern Lower could get damp. Here’s a stopped snapshot of the rain showers between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. High temperature forecast for Saturday, November 6, 2021Low temperature forecast for Sunday, November 7, 2021. Wind forecast for 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021. So this weekend is likely your last weekend to enjoy fall color.

ALPENA, MI – The investigation into the suspicious death of a Northern Michigan teen led police to search a wooded area in Alpena County with a helicopter and K9 units on Wednesday, Oct. 6, WPBN/WGTU reports. The body of 18-year-old Brynn Bills was found buried in the backyard of an Alpena-area home on Sept. 28, police said. The discovery of her body, identified by tattoos, transitioned the case from a missing person to a suspicious death; she had been missing since early August. RELATED: Body of missing Northern Michigan teen found buriedOn Wednesday, Michigan State Police searched an area near Haken and Lacomb roads in Alpena County for evidence related to Bills’ death, the report said. Police didn’t say how the area may be related to Bills’ death or if they found any evidence during the search.

The body of a missing Northern Michigan teen was found buried in the backyard of an Alpena-area home on Tuesday, Sept. 28, officials said. What was a missing person case is now a suspicious death investigation, Michigan State Police announced Wednesday. Troopers from the MSP Alpena Post acted on a tip to execute a search warrant Tuesday at 1690 W. Naylor Road in Alpena. The ongoing investigation is a collaboration between MSP, Alpena City Police Department and the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with any information related to this investigation is asked to call the MSP Alpena Post at 989-354-4101.

Michigan State Police announced Wednesday afternoon that human remains found buried near a home in Alpena Township are believed to belong to Brynn Bills based on tattoos on the body.

Police are searching for an 18-year-old woman in Alpena, Michigan who has been missing since early August, according to reports.

Police are searching for an 18-year-old woman in Alpena, Michigan who has been missing since early August, according to reports.

The threat from long-range weapons has the Air Force looking to disperse its forces, and special operators have been crucial to those operations.

ALPENA COUNTY, MI – A 23-year-old Michigan man is accused of sexually assaulting a minor in Northern Michigan. Tyler Paul Siegert of Alpena has been charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct of a victim 13 to 15 years old. According to troopers from the Michigan State Police Alpena Post, a woman and her daughter told police that the young girl sexually assaulted by Siegert in the early morning hours of July 19. Siegert turned himself in at the MSP Police Alpena Post on Aug. 30. Siegert waived his arraignment in the 88th District Court in Alpena County on Tuesday.

ALPENA, MI – As severe storms rolled through much of Michigan on Tuesday, lightning struck the ground in an Alpena neighborhood, creating a 30-foot-long trench, officials said. The lightning struck ground, creating a shallow, 30-foot-long trench, officials said. It also threw debris half a block and caused a gas leak. When he went outside to see what happened, he saw tree branches falling, smoke and bricks strewn across the ground. mining company looking to develop solar farm on recreation land

On your way to Traverse City, Leelanau, Alpena or Mackinac -- there are plenty of smaller attractions to check out on your way.

Michigan districts are investing in summer school to accelerate learning: Hiring reading, math, and behavioral specialists (and a few drones) as students transition back to classrooms.

ALPENA, MI – The Michigan Air National Guard made history today, Aug. 5, when it landed modern military aircraft on a Northern Michigan highway, officials said. In June 2018, A-10s from the Michigan Air National Guard conducted highway landings in Estonia as part of the multinational exercise Saber Strike. Northern Strike is an annual training exercise hosted by the Michigan National Guard since 2012. It is a U.S. Army and Air National Guard sponsored exercise providing readiness-building opportunities for all services. Northern Strike brings an average of $30 million to Michigan’s economy annually in military pay, travel and local spending.

Four A-10C attack aircraft and two C-146A Wolfhound special operations transports will take part in the exercise.

ALPENA, MI – The Michigan Air National Guard will make history this week when it lands modern military aircraft on a Northern Michigan highway, officials said. Crews from several military units will land six aircraft on M-32 near Alpena on Thursday, Aug. 5, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA). In June 2018, A-10s from the Michigan Air National Guard conducted highway landings in Estonia as part of the multinational exercise Saber Strike. Northern Strike is an annual training exercise hosted by the Michigan National Guard since 2012. The yearly training exercise simulates “a realistic wartime environment” and focuses on expeditionary skills, command and control, sustainment and joint-integrated fires, according to the DMVA.

This landing operation is part of Exercise Northern Strike, hosted by the Michigan National Guard at the National All Domain Warfighting Center.

ALPENA, MI – A man accused of sexually abusing 11-year-old girl for two years was arrested as he attempted to flee from police by kayaking up Michigan’s east coast, authorities said. He was arrested on Thursday, July 8, after a concerted effort by several MSP units and local law enforcement, police said. The MSP Technical Service Unit was then contacted to find the suspect using maps and advanced surveillance techniques. With the help of the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office’s Unmanned Ariel Surveillance and the MSP Alpena Post canine unit, the suspect was located by HUNT, police said. READ MORE:Good Samaritan rescues 3 boaters thrown into Lake Michigan as boat overturnedMichigan man allegedly started fire at his home in ploy for insurance moneyPornhub claims immunity after video shared of teen girl’s alleged rapeMan, 80, missing from Lake Michigan pier

Winner advances to Alpena regional semifinal vs. Alpena district winner. Winner advances to Linden regional semifinal vs. Frankenmuth district winner. Winner advances to Brown City regional semifinal vs. Brown City district winner. Winner advances to Brown City regional semifinal vs. Cass City district winner. Winner advances to USA regional semifinal vs. AuGres-Sims district winner.

Winner advances to Alpena regional semifinal vs. Bay City Western district winner. Winner advances to Alpena regional semifinal vs. Alpena district winner. Winner advances to Brown City regional semifinal vs. Brown City district winner. Winner advances to Brown City regional semifinal vs. Cass City district winner. Winner advances to USA regional semifinal vs. AuGres-Sims district winner.

ALPENA COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man has been charged after a road rage incident in a Walmart parking lot. Robert James Hundley, 38, of Alpena, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after the incident which occurred in the parking lot of the store on Chisholm Street in Alpena at approximately 5:30 p.m. on April 3. when a 67-year-old man from Alpena brake checked Hundley, setting of a road rage incident between the two that ended in the Walmart parking lot. RELATED: Road rage between neighbors ends with Michigan man being stabbed multiple timesWitnesses at the scene told police that Hundley assaulted the victim by hitting him with the handle portion of a knife, which was later recovered from his vehicle, according to police. His bond was set at $25,000 and his next scheduled court appearance is at 2:30 p.m. on April 29.

ALPENA, Mich. – A dry winter and recent sunny skies have led to a rash of recent brush fires around the state, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says. Since Friday, the agency has responded to at least 40 such fires in the state, said Don Klingler, DNR resource protection manager for the Lower Peninsula. A fast-moving grass fire Monday burned 86 acres in northeast Michigan's Alcona County, The Alpena News reported. Roger MacNeill, a forest fire officer at the Lincoln DNR office, said the fire jumped a drainage ditch and the Black River. Grass fires have been rampant in Michigan this spring, with about 20 burning at once on Monday, including one that burned 600 acres in Manistee, MacNeill said.

ALPENA TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Michigan man used a debit card with his name on it to break into a home, then left the card inside and was later arrested, police said. When troopers got to the woman’s house, they found the door had been forced open using a debit card. They said a damaged debit card with Tanner’s name on it was found at the scene. AdTanner was being held at the Kent County Jail on unrelated charges, according to police. He was arraigned from the Kent County Jail on Thursday (March 4) and charged with second-degree home invasion.

Twelve Michigan properties have earned special recognition in the 2020 National Register of Historic Places, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. The National Register of Historic Places is the United States federal government’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. More than 95,000 properties across the country, including nearly 2,000 in Michigan, have been listed in the National Register since the program began in the 1960s. The National Register is a program of the National Park Service and administered by the states. In the state, it’s administered by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office.

The lack of snowfall is starting to look remarkable across our normally snowy northern Michigan. I can only think of two relatively short periods of lake effect snow to this point. Traverse City has only tallied 12.8 inches of snow this winter. Gaylord, normally king of snowfall amounts in Lower Michigan, only has 34 inches of snow. Traverse City is having the most abnormal snow situation so far, with it being the second least snowy winter so far.

ALPENA, Mich. – An Alpena man has been arrested and charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Michigan State Police were called to investigate a report of sexual abuse of a minor on Saturday. The abuse was reported to have began in 2018, police said. Police said the victim of the abuse reported it to her mother, who then contacted Child Protective Services. He was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes.

(CNN) — A Michigan doctor and his silver pickup truck are playing a key role in getting the Covid-19 vaccine to remote parts of the state. Bates is an OB-GYN doctor and the regional vice president of medical affairs at MidMichigan Health, which received a shipment of 2,925 doses of the vaccine on December 16. Bates is from Alpena and compared delivering the vaccine to his hometown to delivering a baby. MidMichigan Medical Center bought two ultra-cold freezers before the Pfizer vaccine was authorized by the FDA. The vaccine is providing a glimmer of hope for health care workers, who are struggling to care for record numbers of Covid-19 cases.

(CNN) — A Michigan doctor and his silver pickup truck are playing a key role in getting the Covid-19 vaccine to remote parts of the state. Bates is an OB-GYN doctor and the regional vice president of medical affairs at MidMichigan Health, which received a shipment of 2,925 doses of the vaccine on December 16. Bates is from Alpena and compared delivering the vaccine to his hometown to delivering a baby. MidMichigan Medical Center bought two ultra-cold freezers before the Pfizer vaccine was authorized by the FDA. The vaccine is providing a glimmer of hope for health care workers, who are struggling to care for record numbers of Covid-19 cases.

ALPENA COUNTY, MI – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of two suspects after dozens of guns were stolen from an Alpena-area firearms store. The burglary is being investigated by the ATF’s Detroit Field Division in conjunction with Michigan State Police and the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office, according to an ATF news release. A portion of the reward is coming from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, or NSSF, the trade association for the firearms industry. This reward is part of a larger national cooperative initiative between the NSSF and ATF in which NSSF matches ATF rewards in cases involving the theft of firearms from federally licensed retailers. The ATF works closely with the members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms, per the release.

ALPENA, Mich. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for a northern Michigan gun store burglary. According to authorities, the burglary happened at about 4:15 a.m., Nov. 21 at Full Bore Firearms, located on Crittenden Court in Alpena. Police said two unknown people threw a brick through the front glass window of the building and stole 49 firearms. The burglary is being investigated by officers with the ATF, Michigan State Police and Alpena County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov or through the official ATF website here.

ALPENA, MI – A 36-year-old man from northeast Michigan is charged with several sex crimes, including sexual penetration, against a child under 13 years old. The alleged sexual abuse occurred in 2018 but the victim just recently disclosed it to a family member. The family member also confronted the alleged abuser, 36-year-old Nathan Allan Benton of Alpena, who agreed to discuss the accusations with police. The investigation by MSP Alpena Post troopers led to an arrest warrant for Benton. If found guilty, he could face 25 years to life in prison for the first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges alone.

After the executive orders were invalidated Oct. 2 by the state Supreme Court, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services revived some of the orders as emergency epidemic orders. Gretchen Whitmer’s orders were immediately struck down by their ruling – instead three or four weeks later like Whitmer said – the MDHHS orders are the new law of the land. “As we work with the governor, we will assess whether to extend or change the orders,” MDHHS spokesperson Lynn Sutfin said in an email. Many of the executive orders are unaddressed by the MDHHS orders. More MDHHS orders could be coming in the coming days, Sutfin said.

ALPENA TOWNSHIP, Mich. Two bodies were found among debris after a building caught fire in Alpena Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. A video of the fire was provided by Michigan State Police:An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire and deaths of the two individuals. Troopers and firefighters responded to a building fire in Alpena Township on Aug. 13, 2020. Photo provided by Michigan State Police. (Michigan State Police)Stay with Local 4 News as we provide updates on this developing story.

WILSON TOWNSHIP, Mich. Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal single-car crash that occurred in Wilson Township on Tuesday afternoon. Police say at around 3:43 p.m. a 16-year-old boy lost control of a 2007 Kia Sorento in a series of small hits while driving westbound on Taylor Hawks Road near Rogers Road. The vehicle overturned multiple times and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.

DETROIT – Detroit police say 40 individuals from Detroit and throughout Michigan were arrested on Monday night during the city’s fourth night of protesting police brutality Downtown. MORE: Fourth night of protests against police brutality in Detroit ends peacefullyPolice say 34 men and 6 women were arrested on Monday amid the demonstration. Most individuals arrested at each of the four protests do not live in Detroit, police said. Other cities like Grand Rapids and Lansing also saw more violent protests over the weekend. WEEKEND PROTEST COVERAGE: 3 days of protests in Michigan: Here’s what happened

Danielle Franzoni, a server in Alpena, Michigan, started hers on the receiving end of that generosity. 2020 Tip Challenge.Franzoni couldnt believe it. Its a really big deal.Tipping servers for the New YearThe kind act that landed Franzoni $2,020 is similar to another tipping challenge Tip the Bill which took off in 2018. It seems the only stipulation of the 2020 tipping challenge is to keep the year in the total. If you partake in New Year tipping, you dont have to go big Franzoni told the Alpena Times she later tipped a server $20.20 on her dinner bill.