The US Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
An iconic Michigan lighthouse will get restored, all thanks to license plates
A historic lighthouse in Grand Haven, Michigan, is set to receive significant restoration work thanks to MI license plates. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says
The US Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Why Michigan State Police are about to destroy 3,000 guns in Flint
Michigan State Police are about to destroy 3,000 guns in Flint. Here’s everything you need to know about MI State Police destroying guns in Flint.
Quick answers about doing your taxes (and how to get them done for free)
With the tax deadline quickly approaching, here are answers to commonly asked questions about filing.
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won’t fix leaks
Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall remedy does not include repairing the fuel leaks.
Michigan school shooter’s parents sentenced to 10 years in prison for not stopping a ‘runaway train’
The first parents convicted in a US mass school shooting were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday as a Michigan judge lamented missed opportunities that could have prevented their teenage son from possessing a gun and killing four students in 2021.
Your Michigan eclipse questions answered
On Monday, April 8, folks across the country will be able to witness a solar eclipse, with millions in the path of totality. You probably have some questions about what we’ll be able to see here in Michigan.
What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The latest developments on the virus also include infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching bird flu from a mammal.
The 10 most common scams in Michigan (and how to prevent them)
A recent study found that identity theft was the most common type of scam in Michigan last year.