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K-9 and drone teams track down teen after I-94 crash and foot chase in Battle Creek
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (264+ words) President Donald Trump announced that an Iran deal including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated." BATTLE CREEK, Mich. " A 17-year-old was hospitalized after reckless driving led to a crash and foot pursuit in Battle Creek…...
Michigan bills aim to help pay for transportation for mental health patients
1+ week, 2+ day ago (258+ words) LANSING, Mich. " A package of bills announced Wednesday aims to help people experiencing mental health crises reach the care they need. Right now, Michigan does not offer emergency transportation in those situations, leaving it up to ambulance crews or police....
Michigan Senate committee advances bills to give mobile home park residents protections
1+ week, 3+ day ago (598+ words) LANSING, Mich. " Michigan has roughly 1, 200 mobile home parks, with more than 140, 000 homes. For many, those communities offer the only avenue to home ownership, but residents are increasingly facing problems. Lawmakers are now aiming to help, with the Senate Committee on…...
Shortage of beds, staff force Michigan kids out of state for mental health treatment
1+ week, 4+ day ago (875+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich. " Michigan kids with serious mental health needs are being sent thousands of miles away from their families to receive proper treatment, according to a new report put out by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)....
'Beyond a crisis point': Michigan House report outlines issues in mental health system
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (576+ words) LANSING, Mich. " A new report from the Michigan House outlines what it describes as "significant state failures" in mental health care, finding inpatient care is beyond a crisis point. The report was compiled by the Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health…...
Gov. Whitmer signs bill naming portion of US-131 after late Kalamazoo airman
3+ week, 4+ day ago (105+ words) President Trump and the First Lady participate in a Dinner with the King and Queen of England. LANSING, Mich. " Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill into law Tuesday to honor a fallen Kalamazoo native. Gov. Whitmer signed Senate Bill 274, sponsored…...
Republican lawmakers urge Trump administration to ban CAIR from receiving grants
3+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) " A group of Republican lawmakers urged the Trump administration on Monday to ban the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a Muslim advocacy group, from receiving grants. The 14 House members, led by Texas's Chip Roy, asked the Department…...
Michigan set for Final 4 clash with Arizona
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ words) The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats take on the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Arizona is 19-2 against the Big 12, and Michigan is 21-2 against the Big Ten. Michigan…...
Savannah Guthrie posts on Instagram for first time in 3 weeks amid search for missing mom
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (32+ words) WWMT Savannah Guthrie posts on Instagram for first time in 3 weeks amid search for missing mom...
Kalamazoo County Democratic Party building evacuated after "suspicious package" found
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (114+ words) Winter Storm Watch for Oceana, Newaygo, and Mecosta counties for 3" to 8" of snow and 40 mph wind gusts causing blowing snow. KALAMAZOO, Mich. " The Kalamazoo County Democratic Party building was evacuated Saturday due to a suspicious package. South Westnedge Avenue between…...