WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee and several top Democratic leaders filed a lawsuit Monday against former President Donald Trump and federal agencies over an executive order that would impose sweeping new federal regulations on elections, calling it an unlawful overreach of presidential authority. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District […]
DETROIT — Southeast Michigan is in for a stretch of unusually warm weather through the weekend, with highs reaching well above normal temperatures, especially across the southern half of the region. However, forecasters say a shift is coming Sunday as showers, storms, and a chance for severe weather move in. After a mild Friday evening, […]
CHESANING, Mich – The Chesaning, Michigan Police Department has eliminated it’s K9 program. Police Chief Troy Meder tells Keeping it Real Digital, “The K9 program was eliminated as a result of an exhaustive cost/benefit analysis that I conducted. There was no documentation or evidence of the K9 being used for any legitimate law enforcement purposes […]
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Child Passenger Safety Laws are getting an overhaul. Beginning April 2, 2025, updated state law will require that children be secured in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt that is appropriate for their height and weight as specified by the seat’s manufacturer. The changes come as traffic crashes remain […]
ZILWAUKEE, Mich – The Zilwaukee Bridge, a critical artery for Interstate 75 (I-75) traffic in Saginaw County, Michigan, is scheduled for a significant closure in 2025. According to a March 10, 2025, press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the southbound lanes of the bridge will be closed from April 14 to June […]
BAY CITY, Mich – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bay City Bridge Partners, the private operator of Independence Bridge, alleging that the company began collecting tolls before completing required repairs. The lawsuit contends that this action violates the contractual agreement between the company and the City of Bay City and places an […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two Virginia Beach police officers were shot and killed during a traffic stop late Friday night, authorities said, plunging the coastal city into mourning as investigators work to piece together the circumstances of the deadly encounter. The shooting occurred shortly before midnight in the 1000 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard, a […]
GRAND BLANC, Mich – UPDATE: Police say nothing suspicious was found. Grand Blanc High school was placed in lockdown due to a threat that was called into 911. The district says the threat was vague and that there is no verification that the threat is credible. In a letter to parents the district says […]
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — A Pontiac woman has been arrested after allegedly abandoning her three children and leaving them to live alone in deplorable conditions for years, authorities said. Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office took the 34-year-old mother into custody Friday after conducting a welfare check at a home on Lydia Lane. The […]
FLINT, Mich — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of southeast Michigan from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, followed by a Winter Storm Watch extending from Saturday evening through Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters predict snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches during the advisory period Saturday, […]
LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Jim DeSana has reintroduced legislation aimed at allowing more Michigan residents to keep backyard chickens, arguing that the measure would promote self-sufficiency and help families reduce grocery costs amid ongoing egg shortages. The legislation, House Bills 4049 and 4050, would permit residents to keep up to five hens per quarter-acre […]
HUDSON, Ohio – Jan. 15, 2025 – JOANN Inc., the longtime leader in sewing and craft supplies, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a move to facilitate a court-supervised sale process aimed at maximizing business value. Despite the filing, JOANN stores and JOANN.com will remain open, allowing customers to continue shopping as usual. […]
