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Goodrich’s Jack Locey (5) tips the ball to his team to start the game, Corunna High school, Michigan, Tue, Feb. 7, 2023. Brice Tucker | btucker@mlive.com

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to direct Treasurer Thomas Whitener to provide an official written report on financial information, in the wake of scrutiny and concerns about issues at the treasurer’s office. At the Tuesday, Feb. 7, Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Jen Strebs made a motion to direct the county treasurer to “provide an accurate, written official report under oath regarding the county’s fourth quarter 2022 investment report and statements of accounts, and bank reconciliation progress as necessary for the completion of the county’s audit with supporting documentation.”The motion directs Whitener to give the update at the next Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The item was added to the agenda during at the beginning of the commission meeting Tuesday night before it was approved by commissioners. Newly elected members of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners were sworn in to office in January. Read more:Accounting firm hired at $150 an hour to promote transparency at Kalamazoo County officeKalamazoo County hires finance director amid money issues in treasurer’s officeFalse reports of school shootings ‘nothing short of a nightmare’ with investigation ongoingMichigan reports drop in new COVID infections and deaths

The FBI, state police and local police continue to investigate false threats of active shooters at schools across Michigan. “It’s creating a fear in the kids, the staff and the families – that’s the most disturbing part,” state police Lt. Michelle Robinson told MLive Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Michigan health officials identified few COVID-19 infections and deaths last week, according to the latest weekly report. Michigan also reported 12 confirmed COVID deaths per day, which is down considerably from 29 per day this time last week. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has identified 3,036,304 confirmed and probable cases, and 41,809 confirmed and probable deaths. Of them, 2,605,166 cases and 37,766 deaths are confirmed, and 431,138 cases and 4,043 deaths are probable. Below is a chart that tracks the state’s seven-day average for reported, confirmed COVID-19 deaths per day over the course of the pandemic.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Four suspects have been charged for their alleged roles in a burglary this week at an area smoke shop. The three Grand Rapids men were each charged with breaking and entering a building and resisting a police officer. RELATED: Police track down 4 burglary suspects whose vehicle crashes during I-96 pursuitA fourth suspect, a 16-year-old Grand Rapids boy, was referred to juvenile court on identical charges. The charges stem from a burglary shortly after 2 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, at Funky Monkey Smoke Shop in Coopersville. Police arrived at the scene as the burglary was in progress, but the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle.

Twenty-five people were rescued from ice floes on two Great Lakes this week, prompting a warning from the Coast Guard about unsafe and changing conditions. The Coast Guard rescued 11 people, including six children, from the Green Bay ice off Sherwood Point near Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., on Monday evening, Feb. 6. Later, 14 people were rescued from Saginaw Bay. “The two large ice rescue cases highlight the unpredictability of the ice on the Great Lakes, especially with fluctuating temperatures,” said Capt. Timothy Holt, chief of incident management for the Coast Guard Ninth District.

This weekend, race teams from across North America descended on the northern border town of Sault Ste. Marie for the 54th running of the International 500 Snowmobile Race. The race is considered the world’s most prestigious and grueling endurance snowmobile race, with 37 teams competing for the coveted racing trophy, said Ric Federau, the I-500 board chairman. 100 The 54th running of the I-500 Snowmobile RaceAlso on MLive:The Kentucky Derby of the UP: Scenes from the largest snowmobile race in North AmericaSon’s photo finish in Michigan’s I-500 snowmobile race comes exactly 17 years after father’s deathYooper couture: The best U.P. fashion from the nation’s biggest snowmobile raceSee results from the closest checkered flag in I-500 snowmobile race historyU.P.

A former college quarterback with long-time ties to the state of Michigan has joined Jim Harbaugh’s staff. Sinagoga, who later attended Central Michigan, was most recently quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at FCS Youngstown State. He will work directly to help support Kirk Campbell, who was recently elevated from analyst to quarterbacks coach at Michigan. He was a graduate assistant in 2014. Sinagoga went on to help at nearby CMU, where he served as a quality control coach and graduate assistant until 2017.

JACKSON, MI – Jackson residents soon can sit down, share a hot cup of coffee with a code enforcement officer and ask them what exactly they do. The city of Jackson is hosting an inaugural “Coffee with a Code Officer” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1107 Adrian St. Free coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the event. “There are often misconceptions about our work, so it’s important that residents understand all we do to help the community,” Code Enforcement Officer John O’Connor said. Working out of the city’s Department of Community Development, the officers also help Jackson look its best by following up on various blight, trash and property violations. More from The Jackson Citizen Patriot:Several Michigan school districts hit with fake active shooter threatsLicense plate reading cameras already helping to solve crimes in Napoleon, police sayCelebrate Black History Month with these Jackson County events

Authorities investigating the triple murder of three rappers in Michigan have released their cause of death and believe they have a motive.

The Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index is an easy way for us to look at our skimpy winter. The Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index (AWSSI) takes into account when winter weather started, how long it hangs on into spring, snowfall, sizes of snowfalls and various measurements of temperatures. The lowest winter severity index was only 190 on this date. Our winter experience has been built on two short, very harsh periods of winter weather and one other wintry period. The non-wintry stretch coming may flatline the AWSSI for a few more weeks and push some cities to a record low winter severity.

JACKSON, MI - Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Beal was on the phone with police about a potential active shooter at Jackson High School when he observed an “army” of police officers arriving on the scene to search the building. Other schools in Jackson County, including the da Vinci Institute, went into lockdown as a precautionary measure. While the lockdown at Jackson High was lifted shortly before 9:30 a.m., students and staff there and at Jackson Pathways were sent home by 10 a.m., Beal said. Additionally, swatting could result in charges including false report of a crime, false report resulting in physical injury, false report resulting in a serious bodily impairment and false report resulting in a death. READ MORE:Several Michigan school districts hit with fake active shooter threatsActive shooter report discredited in 2 minutes at Portage high schoolNo gun fired in Saginaw County’s Nouvel Catholic Central High School

DETROIT - Wrestling history is about to me made again in Michigan. The biggest professional wrestling event since “Wrestlemania” 23 is coming to the state later this year with the announcement of WWE’s “SummerSlam” at Ford Field on Saturday, August 5. This will be the first time “SummerSlam” has been held in Michigan since 1993 and the biggest wrestling event in the state since 2007 when “Wrestlemania” took place at Ford Field. “Landing WWE SummerSlam at Ford Field is a signature win for Detroit and continues the momentum of the Detroit Sports Commission in attracting major sporting events to the region,” said Detroit Sports Commission Executive Dir. “Metro Detroit enjoys a special place in WWE history and has produced many iconic moments.

The non-profit Great Schools Initiative (GSI) first registered with Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs on Sept. 12, 2022. Particularly, in their view, as it intersects with the existence of LGBTQ individuals within Michigan schools. Under Michigan law, the state is not required to teach sex education but is required to educate students about HIV/AIDS. If sex education is taught, it must be medically accurate and taught by someone qualified to teach health education, though it does not need to be comprehensive. A request for comment from the Michigan Department of Education regarding GSI’s initiative was met with an emailed memorandum sent to educators Thursday, Feb. 2.

A team member of Whitehall High School’s wrestling team puts on the red ankle marker during the division 2 and 3 team wrestling semifinals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.Gabi Broekema | MLive.com

FLINT – Genesee Christian’s reign as the No. 1-ranked Division 4 basketball team in Michigan lasted exactly one week. A 59-36 loss to Beecher knocked the Soldiers (12-3) from first to third in this week’s Associated Press poll.

Four Michigan school districts were the targets of swatting on Tuesday.

A Michigan woman who owns three nursing centers on the state’s east side is under investigation for denying proper wages for 45 managers, investigators say.

SAGINAW TWP, MI — Contrary to social media rumors, no gunshots have been fired in Nouvel Catholic Central High School. “However, we believe this could be part of a coordinated effort.”MSP troopers, Saginaw County Sheriff’s deputies, and police from Saginaw city and Saginaw, Richland, and Thomas townships responded to the school. Within two minutes of the initial report, police entered the school, said Saginaw County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Blair N. Stevenson. The internet rumor mill quickly began churning out allegations that a gun had been fired within a Nouvel classroom. In light of the threat, Saginaw Township Community Schools put all of its schools in secure mode for the rest of the day.

PORTAGE, MI – It took about two minutes to discredit a report of a shooting at Portage Northern High School on Tuesday morning. The caller claimed multiple shots were fired, a joint news release from the city of Portage and Portage Public Schools said. The FBI and Michigan State Police are involved in the investigation at Portage, VanderWiere said. Portage Northern High School enrolled 1,289 students the 2021-22 school year, according to most recent state data. “We’re lucky to have the partnership that we do with the Portage Public Safety Department.

Tournament season has hit, with wrestling team and individual districts kicking off the winter season post-season events for Michigan high schools. Saginaw-area teams will compete in the team districts Wednesday and Thursday, with the individual wrestling districts Saturday.

HOUGHTON, MICH. -- The deep snow country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is once again home to a hand-built chapel made of snow and ice. “Our Lady of the Snows” Ice Chapel and its annual Ice Mass have become beloved traditions during Michigan Technological University’s annual Winter Carnival, the region’s largest seasonal festival. Ben Hasse stands in a pulpit made of snow and "stained ice" during the 2022 Ice Mass in Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel. | Photo courtesy of St. Albert the Great University ParishThe tradition began in 2016 and has expanded every year since, according to the parish. This year St. Albert’s will host three Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel, the first of which will be live-streamed on Facebook on Friday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. EST.

Michigan State Police said they have received a series of fake threats targeting schools across the state, including in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

LANSING, MI -- Two lucky lottery players in Michigan brought home $1 million prizes Monday night as they matched all five white numbers drawn -- 05-11-22-23-69 -- for the $754 million Powerball jackpot on Feb. 6. The other winning ticket was bought on the Michigan Lottery website. Related story: Powerball results for 02/06/23; 1 winner of $754 million jackpotAlong with the two winners in Michigan, three tickets sold in New York won $1 million and a player in Texas won $2 million. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. And while they were lucky winners, it’s smart for players to check their tickets immediately as a winner worth $1 million sold in Warren 2021 went unclaimed.

Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens and Dante Wicker went missing after a canceled show in Detroit in January, authorities said, and were found dead earlier this month.

Demetrius Calip, a member of the Michigan men’s basketball team that won the 1989 national championship, has died at 53. The Michigan basketball program shared the news on social media on Monday night. He scored nine points in an NCAA Tournament first-round win over Xavier during the championship run, and played 11 minutes in the title game against Seton Hall. Current Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, whose playing career at Michigan started one season after Calip’s ended, shared his condolences on social media. “If Calip doesn’t come off the bench to give us key plays and 9 points, I doubt we beat Xavier.

More than a dozen people were rescued from an ice floe Monday night near Fish Point in Saginaw Bay.

Jeffrey Andresen, professor of climatology at Michigan State University, said that unpredictability is here to stay, challenging snow-dependent ski businesses. On the current trajectory, Michigan winters are going to continue getting warmer and wetter into the foreseeable future. This creates a real issue for snowmakers like Aaron Teesdale who works overnight from close to open managing the 37 snow guns at Cannonsburg. Both resorts have been in the snowmaking business for decades; their snowmaking teams are recognized among ski resorts in California, Colorado and Canada, among others. Jim MacInnes, CEO and co-owner of Crystal Mountain, reflected on the resort’s snowmaking investment from seven snow guns in 1985 to the resorts current 175 snow guns pumping out 5,000 gallons of water per minute.

BAY CITY, MI — Several downtown Bay City boutiques are hosting a Bay City Boutique Love Crawl this week, just ahead of Valentine’s Day. This special shopping event is a way to support area small businesses and possibly win prizes. Shoppers can pick up a punch card at any participating store, visit all eight, then return their punch card at their eighth and final stop for a chance to win $400 in boutique gift cards. The boutique crawl begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, and continues through 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. The following shops are participating:SoCal Threads, 140 Uptown DriveOMONI Boutique, 130 Uptown DriveBelieve Inspire Beauty, 132 Uptown Drrive and 906 Washington Ave.Fern Boutique, 922 Washington Ave.Panache Boutique, 214 Center Ave.Kenz & Rose, 820 Saginaw St.Ellie & Isabelle, 906 N. Waters St.Vintage Greenhouse, 925 N. Water St.For more information, find Bay City Boutique Love Crawl on Facebook.

Two people in Michigan each won $1 million in Monday night’s Powerball drawing.

You can go ghost hunting on the most romantic night of the year inside Eloise Asylum, said to be one of the most haunted places in the state. Participants for this will receive a paranormal tour of Eloise Asylum and look for proof of paranormal activity with professional ghost hunters. Lastly, a new escape room at Eloise Asylum opens to the public on February 11. Herzog says he hopes to open a third thriller-based escape room at Eloise before the end of the year. Eloise Asylum was founded as a poorhouse in 1839 before it became one of the largest public healthcare facilities in the U.S.

A 14-year-old girl who disappeared more than three months ago in Ann Arbor, leaving behind a note, is still missing.

The chapel is constructed weeks before the annual Winter Carnival at the school, which this year takes place from Wednesday through Sunday.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A new menu filled with Cajun flavors will soon be available at a downtown Muskegon distillery. Burl and Sprig, located at 333 W. Western Ave., is partnering with The Us Cafe in Muskegon Heights to provide a new culinary experience inspired by Creole recipes beginning next week. Related: Downtown Muskegon partnership with distillery turns empty lot into ‘social sandbox’Thornton-Hunter said Burl and Sprig was leasing out its kitchen and looking for a brand to partner with at the time. The full menu will drop at the Burl and Sprig Cajun Cuisine launch party Wednesday, Feb. 15. The classic drinks offered at Burl and Sprig will complement the dishes made with Cajun seasonings from Thornton-Hunter’s small business, Kaja’s Flavor.

When Bonnie Tholl was hired as a Michigan softball assistant coach in 1994, she had dreams of leading her alma mater at some point in her career. “I’m somebody who thinks often before they actually enter into a situation,” Tholl said during Monday’s team media day. “I think the big thing is that we’ve had a long, rich history in Michigan softball,” Tholl said. That’s really the philosophy yet being able to kind of utilize some of my own ideas and my own skill set to elevate the program. I’ve asked them to embrace the feistiness of a team that’s fighting to create an identity, and they’ve done so.

Here is MLive’s latest high school top 25 boys basketball rankings for the state of Michigan. Report any updates to japurcell@mlive.com or tag/DM @JaredPurcellDET on Twitter with your missing scores. Watervliet (13-1)

Last season, Michigan snuck into the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament as the last team to avoid a play-in game. This year’s Wolverines, at the moment, have a considerably less impressive résumé. As a result, no bracket projections include Michigan.

Job and wage growth to continue rising in Detroit, despite recession fears, U-M study projects

The Michigan high school girls basketball season is heading into the final weeks of the regular season, as conference playoffs begin and first-place showdowns litter the schedule. The biggest games of the year provide plenty of opportunities for teams to make a name for themselves and make a case for the MLive Michigan High School Girls Basketball top 25.

‘I’m excited about delivering the largest tax break in decades to the people of Michigan,’ Whitmer said

A deadly shooting investigation is underway after two people are found dead inside a home in Taylor.

LANSING, MI – A player in Washington was the lone winner of the $754 million Powerball jackpot for the drawing held on Monday, Feb. 6. The drawing on Wednesday, Feb. 8 will be worth $20 million with a cash option of $10.8 million. · Detailed results for winning tickets sold in Michigan were not available at press time. Deadline is 7:08 p.m.For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Wolverine FLL lottery club which claimed a $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Educators want students in the classroom every day of the school year, but Wednesday, Feb. 8 is an especially important day for kids to show up to school. Grand Rapids school leaders are reminding families how crucial it is to send their children to school Wednesday, Feb. 8, so that schools can receive their full per-pupil allotment from the state next year. Grand Rapids school leaders are reminding families about Count Day this week through email alerts, social media posts, and word of mouth. The first count day is held on the first Wednesday of October, and the second is held on the first Wednesday of February. That’s up from $8,700 the year before, and school leaders are hopeful for another boost in state funding next year.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called to a middle school in Warren on Monday after students distributed and consumed cookies and gummies that contained THC and became ill.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and speaker Joe Tated showcased the Lowering MI Costs Plan. This plan will deliver

Joshua Brereton, 25, has been sentenced to five years in prison for arson after a July 2022 incident in which he set fire to a Kalamazoo, Michigan, Planned Parenthood clinic.

After running into roadblocks in getting answers about what CPS did to care for Ethan Belcher, Local 4 started asking questions about cases in the system.

After running into roadblocks in getting answers about what CPS did to care for Ethan Belcher, Local 4 started asking questions about cases in the system.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Michigan’s winter high school sports season is winding down, and postseason competition officially kicks off this week with the start of wrestling district tournaments. At this point in the season, every practice and each match hold a little more importance.

FLINT, MI - A major Flint-based recycling plastic facility is set to become Michigan’s largest plastic film recycler. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today joined with Mayor Sheldon Neeley as well as Genesee County state legislators to unveil Flint-based ACI Plastics’ new $10 million-plus plastics recycling facility. “The company’s installation of state-of-the-art processing and cleaning technology will make ACI Plastics the largest processor of post-consumer recycled plastic film in Michigan,” Neeley said. The plastic film, such as shrink wrap and bags used in product packaging, comes from companies such as Meijer, Amazon and Walmart. State Rep. John Cherry, D-Flint, was present at the ceremony and told the Journal there will be a ripple effect after ACI Plastics’ new facility.

A series of Walmart bomb threats were made in Michigan on Monday, and officials say they may be linked.

FLINT, MI -- Mayor Sheldon Neeley has joined Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a coalition that aims to end gun violence, and says he’s committed to doing more in Flint to meet that goal. In 2021, we declared a gun violence emergency in the city of Flint. We are aggressively pursuing funding and implementing innovative programs to ensure that gun violence and violent crime continue to trend downward.”Neeley was outspoken on the issue of gun availability during his first term in office, ending the past practice of reselling guns confiscated by police and declaring the gun violence emergency. In joining the Mayors Against Illegal Guns group, Neeley joins the mayors of 13 other Michigan cities, including those in Jackson, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids, as a member of the nonpartisan coalition. Read more at The Flint Journal:Flint mayor declares state of emergency due to gun violence in the cityFlint mayor says city will destroy, not auction off guns seized by policeFlint Mayor Neeley says he’ll donate first $1,000 for gun buyback program

The men’s and women’s basketball teams each beat a rival, while the hockey team swept its series. With about a month left in the regular season, the teams are playing for different things. The women’s team also won on Sunday afternoon, winning at Michigan State. Leigha Brown nearly posted a triple-double as the Wolverines won their third straight. With some key players returning the lineup, Michigan swept Wisconsin in Ann Arbor this past weekend.

The winners from the most recent Scenic Michigan Photo Contest have been announced, and they’re showing off the coast-to-coast beauty that is the Mitten State. The contest was run by Scenic Michigan, an Ann-Arbor based affiliate of the national nonprofit Scenic America. “We want to thank everyone who submits photos for our contest each year,” said Jake Parcell, executive director of Scenic Michigan. Photo provided by Patrick Russell and Scenic Michigan. To see all Scenic Michigan contest winners and descriptions of the work, see the website here.

The state of Michigan could issue inflation relief checks to all tax filers, should a newly announced plan get approved by the state Legislature.

The Michigan women’s basketball team won both of its games this past week and moved up six spots in Monday’s AP top-25 poll to No. She just missed a triple-double against Michigan State, posting 29 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in a 77-67 win. Michigan is 19-5 overall and 9-4 in the Big Ten, tied for fourth with Ohio State. Ohio State fell a few spots this week to No. Here is the entire AP top-25 women’s basketball poll for Feb. 6:1.

FLINT, MI – A former Flint police chief is scheduled to stand trial this week in an illegal gaming case spawned through an investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Michigan Gaming Control Board. The two other defendants indicted in the case, Alvin Crossnoe and his son, Adam Crossnoe, have both been adjudicated through the Genesee County criminal court system. Adam Crossnoe pleaded guilty to one count of gambling violations-misdemeanor and was immediately sentenced to two years probation. The officer testified she was told by Adam Crossnoe the cards could be used to purchase items. Read more at The Flint Journal:Former Flint police chief charged with felonies after video gaming business raidedFormer Flint police chief makes court appearance in illegal gaming caseFormer Flint police chief bound over for trial in illegal gaming case, co-defendants plead guilty

KALAMAZOO, MI – Michigan’s winter high school sports season is winding down, and postseason competition officially kicks off this week with the start of wrestling district tournaments. At this point in the season, every practice and each match hold a little more importance.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo community members can swap their clothes with others for free at Western Michigan University, through a new program called the Students for a Sustainable Earth (SSE) clothing swap. Students for Sustainability President Hannah Philo said the main mission is to get people free clothes. So not only are you doing good by giving yourself a new fun outfit, but you’re also helping the planet by reducing the waste of clothes,” Philo said. In the future, SSE plans on working with the director of the Bernhard Center to install a permanent free closet for students. “We’re like minded individuals, we’re probably all buying similar tops.

Get ready for Irish on Ionia’s return with presale tickets and general admissions going on sale this weekend. The $25 price is good until the day of Irish on Ionia, when day-of tickets at the gate cost $30 while supplies last. The VIP (Very Irish Person) package tickets are $65, and include fast pass credentials, allowing re-entry throughout the day. The VIP tickets also include an Irish on Ionia T-shirt, a commemorative 22-ounce mug and Irish on Ionia drinking gloves. It goes along Ionia Avenue from Fulton Street to Oakes Street and across West Street from Ionia Avenue to Commerce Avenue.

SAGINAW, MI — The 2023 Saginaw Art Fair will take place on Ojibway Island this summer, and interested artists can apply online now. The Saginaw Art Fair is an interdisciplinary art fair intended to celebrate all the fine arts and promote art education. “We strive for a holistic art fair that includes a variety of visual, performance, and culinary arts, while building community in the greater Saginaw Area,” reads a 2023 Saginaw Art Fair news release. The Saginaw Art Fair is managed by a volunteer committee through the Saginaw Art Initiative. For more information, find Saginaw Art Fair on Facebook.

Love Cosmik Fries from HopCat? Well, if you don’t have any plans this Saturday and want a free year supply of the side dish, make sure to check out the restaurant’s Royal Oak’s grand opening.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring about 1,300 seasonal park workers throughout the state for 2023.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Michigan’s Democratic governor and legislative leaders are proposing a plan to cut retirement tax and provide relief to Michiganders amid high inflation.

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Michigan will become one of the first primaries in the country and the first in the Midwest after a National Democratic Party approved sweeping changes to the primary election calendar for the 2024 election on Saturday.

The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved a new calendar lineup for the early stages of the party’s presidential nominating contests in 2024.

A well-known Livonia doctor has been sentenced to prison for prescribing millions of dangerous painkillers as part of a massive fraud scheme, officials said.

The inaugural festival will showcase nationally known and Michigan-based comedic talent from March 1-4 in the downtown area.

Michigan leaders were making the case to bring a new air force mission to Selfridge Air Base in a series of new letters to the Air Force.

Police have identified the bodies of three men found in an abandoned Highland Park apartment complex as three missing Michigan rappers who were last seen last month.

Police are waiting on autopsy results to determine if the bodies of three men found Thursday in the basement of a Highland Park apartment complex belong to three missing rappers.

A Michigan judge says a second-degree murder charge against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will go to trial.

The mythos of Bigfoot is alive and well in Michigan.

A Clinton Township woman convicted of stealing money from residents of a senior care facility was sentenced on Thursday.

A man who walked into a woman’s Lenawee County home to rape and rob her at knifepoint has finally been identified by DNA and charged exactly 30 years later.

Police believe three men found dead in a Highland Park apartment are Michigan rappers who had been missing for nearly two weeks, according to law enforcement sources.

A Michigan man says he was left with a $1,000 bill after his 6-year-old son ordered a virtual smorgasbord of food from several restaurants.

A former leader of the Michigan state House had his phone seized as part of a federal investigation that included grand jury subpoenas, search warrants and bank records.

Bally Sports Detroit has added former players Cameron Maybin and Todd Jones to their Tigers broadcast team.

Kyra Harris Bolden sits down with Local 4 to discuss her historical appointment and her family's history.

Dozens of students are receiving one-thousand-dollar scholarships.

A man who previously admitted killing two women in Pennsylvania pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a Michigan woman who disappeared more than 17 years ago.

A lone wolf was spotted on Isle Royale, and a Michigan Technological University research group snagged a few photos.

Police on the west side of Michigan rescued 78 dogs from a house in Norton Shores on Monday.

The folks over at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Plymouth are fundraising to transform a house-turned-youth activity center into a home again so that it can host refugees.

The Michigan House voted along party lines Tuesday to move the state's primary to the fourth week of February to match an early presidential primary plan approved by a Democratic National Committee panel last month.

More than two years later, investigators are still tracking down and charging people from Michigan believed to have taken part in the Jan. 6 attacks on the United States Capitol.

Local 4 is continuing its look into the death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher and whether changes are needed within Michigan’s Child Protective Services.

A Michigan State football player who swung his helmet at a Michigan player in a stadium tunnel has expressed regret.

Ann Arbor is a place for a lot of outdoor recreation, but on the city’s north side, there are seven acres of land that have been just sitting there for decades.

Fall Out Boy is coming to the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, this summer.

A Dearborn man who attended ISIS religious and military training camps in Syria was convicted after a nine-day trial in a Michigan courtroom.

A well-known Livonia doctor has been sentenced to prison for prescribing millions of dangerous painkillers as part of a massive fraud scheme, officials said.

A plastics manufacturer reached an agreement with the state to investigate and address hazardous substances known as “forever chemicals” at a former factory in Livingston County, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Monday.

Regular gas prices in Metro Detroit have gone up more than 30 cents in the last month, according to AAA.

Olga’s Kitchen is now serving chicken wings tossed in their signature Snacker seasoning.