A man prohibited from possessing firearms was arrested in Delta County, Michigan after investigators discovered dozens of guns at his home during a wildlife enforcement investigation, officials said. The case began when conservation officers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources were already investigating the suspect, who had a prior conviction for second-degree homicide. According … Read more
An 18-year-old woman was found dead inside her vehicle in a parking garage in Royal Oak, Michigan after authorities say she died from carbon monoxide poisoning. According to reports, the woman was discovered Jan. 14 by a manager from the restaurant where she worked. The manager found her inside her car in a parking structure … Read more
A former firefighter in Saginaw County has pleaded no contest to multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of two teenage boys whom prosecutors say he groomed with drugs, alcohol and vape pens. Ryan M. Schilling, 48, entered the plea on March 10 in Saginaw County Circuit Court before Judge Darnell Jackson. Schilling pleaded no … Read more
A man from Detroit has been arrested after authorities say he led police on two high-speed chases within three days while driving stolen vehicles. The 24-year-old suspect was taken into custody March 5 in Westland after officers allegedly found him in a stolen car and he attempted to flee. Prosecutors have charged him with two counts … Read more
A man from Saginaw has accepted a plea deal after being accused of holding his ex-girlfriend captive and violently assaulting her for hours. Deran F. Henton, 38, entered a no-contest plea on March 9 in Saginaw County Circuit Court before Judge Darnell Jackson. Henton pleaded to four charges: unlawful imprisonment, assault with intent to cause … Read more
Nik Joly, a prominent LGBTQ rights advocate in Jackson whose later criminal conviction divided the community, has died at the age of 61. Police discovered Joly dead on Feb. 24 in his home after a therapist requested a welfare check when he missed a scheduled appointment. According to Lt. Pete Postma of the Jackson Police … Read more
Lawmakers in Lansing are once again attempting to establish statewide rules for septic systems in Michigan, aiming to address long-standing concerns about water quality. Members of the state Senate’s natural resources committee recently heard testimony on Senate Bill 771, which proposes uniform standards for the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of residential septic systems. The … Read more
Family and friends are remembering William “Bill” Akers, one of several people killed when a powerful tornado struck near Union City on March 6. Akers, 63, died while visiting neighbors for a card game when the tornado tore through the area near Union Lake in Branch County. Two of his neighbors, PPenni Jo Guthrie, 65, … Read more
Fire crews worked for several hours Monday night to contain a blaze at a recycling facility in Kalamazoo. The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. at Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers, where thick black smoke could be seen rising into the sky from the scene. According to officials, the fire was mainly contained to an outdoor pile … Read more
A powerful EF3 tornado left a home in ruins near Union Lake in Union City after violent storms swept through the area on March 6. Homeowner Chris Henke said the property, where he had planned to retire with his wife, was likely a total loss after the storm tore through the area. The couple was … Read more