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DNR: Wilderness Trail wildfire in Michigan now 100% contained, local roads reopen
GRAYLING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan wildfire that’s burned more than 3 square miles (7.7 square kilometers) amid hot, dry conditions is now fully contained, the state Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday. The Wilderness Trail Fire in Crawford County, estimated at...
Michigan lawmakers renew effort to give sex abuse victims more time to sue
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would give victims of sexual abuse more time to sue for damages as the state again looks to overhaul laws following multiple sexual abuse scandals. The legislation, which appeared before a...
Marquette extends Shaka Smart's contract through 2029-30 season
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette coach Shaka Smart has received a contract extension after leading the Golden Eagles to their first outright regular-season championship and tournament title in the Big East. Smart’s contract now runs through the 2029-30 season. This is the first...
Man accused of supporting foiled plot to kidnap Michigan governor set to change not-guilty plea
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of supporting a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan's governor plans to change his not-guilty plea, records show. Shawn Michael Fix, 40, of Belleville, is one of five men charged with providing material support for an act of terrorism in the...
Indiana abortion clinic closes amid 'unnecessary' restrictions
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A northern Indiana abortion clinic will close nearly a year after the state approved a ban on the practice, with “unnecessary” and “politically driven” restrictions on abortions forcing its closure, according to a Monday announcement. Amy Hagstrom...
Canadian company pleads guilty to shipping banned seal oil to US
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Canadian company has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by illegally selling seal oil capsules to American customers. The oil is made from the blubber of seals and sold as a nutritional supplement with a promise of containing healthy fats. The company,...
Michigan man pleads guilty in New Year's party shooting that killed 2 men setting off fireworks
PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in a January shooting that killed two men who were setting off fireworks at a New Year’s party. Christopher Alan Toppenberg, 63, of Lawrence Township, pleaded guilty last week in...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Detroit News. June 3, 2023. Editorial: Adjust cell phone ban While deaths due to distracted driving are tragic, singling out a specific type of distracted driving seems redundant. Michigan is getting closer to becoming the 26th state to pass a hand-held cell phone ban...
Michigan wildfire that's burned more than 3 square miles was sparked by campfire on private land
GRAYLING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan wildfire that's burned more than 3 square miles (7.7 square km) amid hot, dry conditions was sparked by a campfire, the state Department of Natural Resources said Sunday. The Wilderness Trail Fire in Crawford County began about 1 p.m....
Michigan wildfire burns more than 3 square miles, emergency evacuation suspended
GRAYLING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A wildfire in Michigan had burned more than 3 square miles (7.7 square km) by late Saturday but an emergency evacuation was halted, the state Department of Natural Resources said. The Wilderness Trail Fire in Crawford County started around 1 p.m....
