Michigan family heartbroken as teen Kiernan Tague, who caused their son Flynn MacKrell’s death in a 100 mph crash, escapes jail time.
A grieving family in Michigan is struggling with distrust after the driver who fatally injured their son in a crash at 105 mph during college winter break received a lenient sentence that might keep him out of prison. Keenan Tag, now 18, was charged with second-degree murder following a crash in November 2023 that killed […]
Michigan lawmaker delays town hall due to Minnesota shootings
Rep. Hilary Scholten Postpones Town Hall After Shootings Rep. Hilary Scholten, a Democrat from Michigan, has decided to delay her town hall event on Monday in light of recent shootings targeting Democrats in Minnesota. In a post on Social Platform X, Scholten mentioned, “I only want to contact you directly at West Michigan, City Hall […]
Michigan woman prepares a PB&J during online court proceedings, and the judge disapproves
Detroit – A mother in Detroit gained attention after she made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches during a virtual court hearing, much to the dismay of the judge. Judge Sean Perkins expressed his frustration not only with her sandwich-making but also with her attire and her tardiness for the session. Asja Outerbridge appeared for a […]
Michigan man receives sentence for large child pornography collection, acquired some files while on duty at Guantanamo Bay
It seems that the five warnings didn’t make much of an impact. A man from Michigan was sentenced to five years in prison for accumulating over 40,000 images and videos of child pornography, some of which he admitted to acquiring while stationed at the Guantanamo Naval Base. David Mark Bartels, age 38, was sentenced on […]
Blue Cross is eliminating hundreds of positions in Michigan through layoffs and buyouts.
Michigan’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Announces Job Cuts and Buyouts On Thursday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan revealed significant staffing changes, including buyouts for over 500 employees and the removal of 600 positions. This move comes as the state’s leading health insurance provider aims to cut its $285 million administrative expenses by year’s end […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan dismisses over 200 workers due to increasing healthcare expenses.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Cuts Jobs and Positions in Michigan Michigan’s Blue Cross Blue Shield has laid off nearly 220 non-union staff members and has also cut over 400 open positions during the week starting June 9. This decision was confirmed on June 11, as the company aims to reduce its administrative costs by $285 […]
From Wuhan to Michigan: Authorities arrest another Chinese researcher in suspected bio-material smuggling scheme
Federal Authorities Arrest Another University of Michigan Scholar This week, federal authorities apprehended another scholar from the University of Michigan, this time from China, highlighting ongoing concerns about potential national security risks. A criminal lawsuit, filed recently, accuses Chengxuan Han of attempting to smuggle biological materials into the United States. Reports indicate that he mailed […]
Mike Rogers Calls for Investigation into Possible Chinese Espionage at University of Michigan
Following the arrest of a second Chinese national at the University of Michigan (UM) for allegedly smuggling biological materials, former Republican Michigan lawmaker and current GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers is urging federal action. On Monday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the apprehension of a UM scholar from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), […]
Another Chinese National Caught Supposedly Smuggling Bio-Materials to a Lab at the University of Michigan
Arrest of University of Michigan Scholar in Smuggling Case The Department of Justice (DOJ) reported on Monday that a scholar affiliated with the University of Michigan (UM) was arrested for allegedly smuggling biological materials into the United States from China. Chengxuan Han, a Chinese national connected to UM, is accused of sending multiple packages containing […]
Michigan Senate Democrats Approve Ban on Bump Stocks and Rules for ‘Ghost Guns’
The Michigan Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee advanced a bill on Thursday to ban bump stocks and require serialization for “ghost guns.” State Senator Dana Polehanki (D) introduced SB 224, aimed specifically at prohibiting bump stocks. She referred to these devices as “destructive war weapons,” emphasizing, “These are not tools for sports or self-defense. […]