Man accused in Amtrak stabbing not guilty due to insanity
NILES, Mich. (AP) – A man accused of stabbing four people on an Amtrak train in southwestern Michigan has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Actor John Stamos charged with driving under the influence
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Prosecutors have charged John Stamos with driving under the influence of drugs after his arrest earlier this year in Beverly Hills. The “Full House” star was arrested on suspicion of driving under the
Advocates say elderly will take a hit, with no increase in benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) – One advocate for the elderly says they’re facing “another blow to their retirement income.” Mary Johnson of The Senior Citizens League is reacting to the news that there will be no benefit increase for
Consumer prices drop 0.2 percent in September
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Labor Department says U.S. consumer prices were dragged lower again last month by plunging energy costs. The consumer price index fell 0.2 percent in September, following a 0.1 percent drop in August.
New technology in credit cards leads to headaches for some
NEW YORK (AP) – Millions of Americans are getting new credit and debit cards with more secure chip technology, and that’s already leading to headaches for companies that rely on working cards to charge their customers every
Harbaugh hailed as football genius by 12th-ranked Wolverines
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Jim Harbaugh has turned Michigan around quicker than anyone imagined – including his players. The 12th-ranked Wolverines have already matched last year’s total number of wins under Brady Hoke. Michigan cornerback Jourdan
Lions LB Levy needs hip surgery, putting season in doubt
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions are losing linebacker DeAndre Levy soon after getting him back. Lions coach Jim Caldwell says Levy needs hip surgery after having a setback. Levy aggravated the injury Sunday against
Reggie Jackson scores 20, leads Pistons over Bulls, 114-91
CHICAGO (AP) – Reggie Jackson had 20 points and Marcus Morris and Reggie Bullock added 17 apiece to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 114-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night in a preseason game.
Statue of Magic Johnson vandalized ahead of football game
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A statue of Earvin “Magic” Johnson on the campus of Michigan State University has been vandalized with yellow paint ahead of the Spartans football game against Michigan. The statue of the former
‘America’s Next Top Model’ leaving the runway in December
LOS ANGELES (AP) – TV’s “America’s Next Top Model” is leaving the runway. The CW reality competition series will wrap in December with the current season’s finale. In a statement Wednesday, network President Mark Pedowitz called the
Tufts University revokes honorary arts degree given to Cosby
MEDFORD, Mass. (AP) – Tufts University says it has rescinded an honorary doctor of arts degree it gave to Bill Cosby a decade and a half ago. The university’s board of trustees says in a statement it
Legislature finalizes $9.3M to address Flint water crisis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The city of Flint will receive $6 million in state funding to help switch its drinking water source after lead and other problems. The state Senate approved nearly $9.4 million in aid Thursday
Art hops in downtown Port Huron
(PORT HURON) — Shops in downtown Port Huron are preparing for a night of art and music. The twice-a-year event Art Hop takes place on Friday evening. Hundreds of people are expected to go from shop to
Concealed carry legislation moves before full Senate
(AREA) — The Senate Committee on Judiciary on Tuesday approved legislation that would allow individuals holding a valid Concealed Pistol License to carry in pistol free zones. Senate Bill 442, sponsored by State Senator Mike Green of
Construction Update for M-24 and Genesee Street
(LAPEER) — Lapeer County officials have released additional details on the M-24/Genesee Street construction project.
Michigan Farm Bureau’s Champions of Excellence grant winners
(AREA) — Michigan Farm Bureau’s Champions of Excellence program presented $500 grants to several Michigan counties last month for their strong member involvement throughout the past year. The program recognizes county Farm Bureaus in four categories-agricultural advocacy,
Chief judges appointed in effort to improve trial courts
(AREA) — The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed chief judges for circuit, probate, district and municipal courts statewide as part of an effort to improve efficiency and service at the state’s trial courts.
Authorities seeking tips in B&E case in Sanilac County
(SANILAC COUNTY) — Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking information from the public regarding a break-in that took place in the 2800 block of West Deckerville Road sometime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 13.
Pope begs forgiveness for ‘scandals’ hitting Rome, Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis is asking forgiveness for recent scandals that have hit Rome and the Vatican. The pope didn’t cite specific examples in his off-the-cuff request for pardon at the start of yesterday’s general
Parishioners evicted from closed church after 11-year vigil
BOSTON (AP) – Parishioners of a long-closed Roman Catholic church south of Boston have lost their appeal of a ruling that orders them to end their 11-year, around-the-clock vigil inside the building. The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed
Ohio megachurch, insurer at odds over lawsuit settlement
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Lawyers for a central Ohio megachurch and its former insurance company are squaring off in the Ohio Supreme Court over payment of a $3.1 million settlement in a lawsuit over the alleged beating