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Florida woman sentenced in large Michigan drug trafficking ring
Read full article: Florida woman sentenced in large Michigan drug trafficking ringDuring the investigation, law enforcement seized roughly 40 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine, properties used to facilitate drug trafficking and nearly $325,000 worth of jewelry.
Michigan boxing talents shine in โHall of Fame Fight Nightโ event
Read full article: Michigan boxing talents shine in โHall of Fame Fight Nightโ eventRising prospects and contenders from Michigan delivered standout performances at a boxing event on June 6, in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
โHeartbrokenโ: Patrick Lyoyaโs family speaks out regarding retrial decision of ex-police officer
Read full article: โHeartbrokenโ: Patrick Lyoyaโs family speaks out regarding retrial decision of ex-police officerThe family of the man killed by an former Grand Rapids police officer said they are heartbroken there will not be any criminal responsibility for their sonโs death.
Prosecutorโs decision not to retry officer in Patrick Lyoya case sparks family outrage
Read full article: Prosecutorโs decision not to retry officer in Patrick Lyoya case sparks family outrageThe parents of Patrick Lyoya voiced their deep anguish after Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced last week he would not retry former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr in their sonโs death.
Grand Rapids police officer who killed a Patrick Lyoya wonโt face a retrial, prosecutor says
Read full article: Grand Rapids police officer who killed a Patrick Lyoya wonโt face a retrial, prosecutor saysA Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black man in the back of the head after a tumultuous traffic stop will not face a second murder trial.
Deadly shooting case of Patrick Lyoya ends in mistrial -- what both sides said in response
Read full article: Deadly shooting case of Patrick Lyoya ends in mistrial -- what both sides said in responseA judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
Patrick Lyoyaโs family speaks following judge declaring mistrial in case against ex-officer
Read full article: Patrick Lyoyaโs family speaks following judge declaring mistrial in case against ex-officerThe family of Patrick Lyoya held a press conference Thursday morning following a judge declaring a mistrial in the case of the former police officer who shot and killed him in 2022.
Prosecutor, defense attorney speak out following mistrial of ex-officer who shot Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Prosecutor, defense attorney speak out following mistrial of ex-officer who shot Patrick LyoyaThe prosecutor and defense attorney in the case of the ex-officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in 2022 spoke out Thursday following a judge declaring a mistrial.
Judge declares mistrial of ex-officer who shot Patrick Lyoya at traffic stop -- What this means
Read full article: Judge declares mistrial of ex-officer who shot Patrick Lyoya at traffic stop -- What this meansA judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
No verdict, mistrial declared, in trial of Michigan police officer who killed Congolese immigrant
Read full article: No verdict, mistrial declared, in trial of Michigan police officer who killed Congolese immigrantA judge has declared a mistrial after the jury couldnโt reach a unanimous verdict in the second-degree murder trial of a Michigan police officer who shot a Black man following a traffic stop in 2022.
Jury unable to reach verdict in trial of ex-officer who shot Patrick Lyoya at traffic stop
Read full article: Jury unable to reach verdict in trial of ex-officer who shot Patrick Lyoya at traffic stopThe jury was not able to reach a verdict in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya.
Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New York
Read full article: Local prospects and contenders featured in upcoming boxing showcase in New YorkRising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
Jury deliberations begin for ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Jury deliberations begin for ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick LyoyaJury deliberations began Monday afternoon after the prosecution and defense delivered their closing arguments in the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.
Live stream: Defense rests, closing arguments begin on ex-officerโs trial in death of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Live stream: Defense rests, closing arguments begin on ex-officerโs trial in death of Patrick LyoyaThe defense has rested their case on day six of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.
Ex-officer testifies in murder trial, explains circumstances leading to shooting Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Ex-officer testifies in murder trial, explains circumstances leading to shooting Patrick LyoyaChristopher Schurr, the former officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoyaโs death, took the stand Friday morning.
Michigan officer on trial tells jurors he feared for his life before killing African immigrant
Read full article: Michigan officer on trial tells jurors he feared for his life before killing African immigrantA Michigan police officer who killed a man with a shot to the back of the head is testifying in his own defense at his second-degree murder trial.
Live stream: Ex-officer takes the stand as murder trial continues in death of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Live stream: Ex-officer takes the stand as murder trial continues in death of Patrick LyoyaChristopher Schurr, the former officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoyaโs death takes the stand Friday morning.
Macomb County man critically injured after driver swerves to avoid deer, resulting in rollover crash
Read full article: Macomb County man critically injured after driver swerves to avoid deer, resulting in rollover crashA Macomb County man is critically injured following a crash after the driver of the car he was in swerved to avoid a deer.
Patrick Lyoyaโs killing: Police captain testifies about Tasers in ex-officerโs trial
Read full article: Patrick Lyoyaโs killing: Police captain testifies about Tasers in ex-officerโs trialAnother Grand Rapids police captain was called to testify in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who is charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya.
What police captain said about deadly force in ex-officerโs trial in death of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: What police captain said about deadly force in ex-officerโs trial in death of Patrick LyoyaDuring the former Grand Rapids officer's trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, the judge read a question from a juror about when deadly force is appropriate. Here's what a police captain answered.
Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya: Police captain defends Schurrโs actions
Read full article: Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya: Police captain defends Schurrโs actionsContrary to the opinions of expert witnesses called by the prosecution, Siver told the jury Schurrโs use of deadly force was reasonable.
Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya: Prosecution rests, defense requests mistrial
Read full article: Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya: Prosecution rests, defense requests mistrialOn the third day of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, prosecutors had their final witness take the stand.
Experts testify on Day 2 of Ex-officerโs trial in death of Patrick Lyoya: Hereโs a breakdown
Read full article: Experts testify on Day 2 of Ex-officerโs trial in death of Patrick Lyoya: Hereโs a breakdownThe prosecution continued to call witnesses in day two of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.
Use-of-force expert testifies in Christopher Schurr murder trial
Read full article: Use-of-force expert testifies in Christopher Schurr murder trialThe trial for former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr continued into its second day Tuesday. A use-of-force expert addressed the jury regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
Live stream: Day 2 of ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Live stream: Day 2 of ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick LyoyaThe trial for the former Grand Rapids police officer charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya begins Monday.
Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya -- Hereโs what happened on Day 1
Read full article: Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya -- Hereโs what happened on Day 1The trial of Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot the 26-year-old refugee from Congo during a traffic stop on April 4, 2022, began on April 28, 2025.
Live stream: Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya begins
Read full article: Live stream: Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya beginsThe trial for the former Grand Rapids police officer charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya begins Monday.
What to know about the trial of an ex-Michigan officer charged in the killing of a Black motorist
Read full article: What to know about the trial of an ex-Michigan officer charged in the killing of a Black motoristJurors considering second-degree murder charges against a former Michigan police officer have repeatedly watched videos showing the officer struggling with and then shooting 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya.
Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya to begin -- what to know
Read full article: Ex-officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya to begin -- what to knowThe trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr, who is charged with murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya, is set to begin on Monday, April 28.
Jury seated for former Grand Rapids officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Jury seated for former Grand Rapids officerโs murder trial in death of Patrick LyoyaA jury has been selected to decide if a former Grand Rapids police officer is guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya.
Patrick Lyoyaโs family seeks justice in deadly Michigan police shooting
Read full article: Patrick Lyoyaโs family seeks justice in deadly Michigan police shootingThe family of Patrick Lyoya is bracing for trial as a jury will soon decide whether a former Grand Rapids Police officer is guilty of second-degree murder.
Alcohol believed to be factor in minivan that drove entirely inside a Battle Creek home
Read full article: Alcohol believed to be factor in minivan that drove entirely inside a Battle Creek homeA 70-year-old woman who lived in the home was uninjured, but police said she was trapped upstairs due to the minivan that ended up in her living room.
Convicted drug dealer returns to jail after massive fentanyl bust in Michigan
Read full article: Convicted drug dealer returns to jail after massive fentanyl bust in MichiganA massive fentanyl bust landed an already convicted drug dealer back in jail and potentially saved the lives of thousands of Michiganders.
Drug kingpin gets 27 years in prison for distributing in multiple Michigan cities, officials say
Read full article: Drug kingpin gets 27 years in prison for distributing in multiple Michigan cities, officials sayThe leader of a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, officials said.
Michigan man scams people out of $1.6M, guarantees big returns, builds house for himself instead
Read full article: Michigan man scams people out of $1.6M, guarantees big returns, builds house for himself insteadHe offered phony investments into nonexistent infrastructure projects and used the money to finance his life and pay earlier investors.
Michigan police believe alcohol a factor in crash involving โfully illuminatedโ parked firetruck
Read full article: Michigan police believe alcohol a factor in crash involving โfully illuminatedโ parked firetruckWhile first responders were treating a driver's injuries, a firetruck blocking a lane for safety was struck by another driver.
Claressa Shields makes boxing history as first female undisputed heavyweight champion
Read full article: Claressa Shields makes boxing history as first female undisputed heavyweight championClaressa Shields became the first boxer in history to earn the Undisputed World Championship in three different weight classes by scoring a unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Families, attorneys announce lawsuits in deaths of 2 struck by police vehicles in Kent County
Read full article: Families, attorneys announce lawsuits in deaths of 2 struck by police vehicles in Kent CountyFamilies of two people killed in two separate incidents with police in Kent County are filing lawsuits alleging excessive force.
Michigan court clears way for trial in police officer's fatal shooting of Black man
Read full article: Michigan court clears way for trial in police officer's fatal shooting of Black manThe Michigan Supreme Court has cleared the way for a police officer to face trial for second-degree murder in the death of a man who was shot in the head.
Mexican man gets 39 years in Michigan prison for a killing that became campaign issue
Read full article: Mexican man gets 39 years in Michigan prison for a killing that became campaign issueA man from Mexico has been sentenced to 39 years in a Michigan prison for killing his girlfriend and leaving her body along a highway.
Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
Read full article: Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolenA pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in โThe Wizard of Ozโ is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.
Michigan boxers dominate โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Michigan boxers dominate โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto RicoMichigan boxers Joshua Pagan and DaโVelle Smith put on dominating performances to remain undefeated at Salita Promotionsโ โBig Time Boxing Puerto Ricoโ event on Oct. 18.
Michigan boxers to headline โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Michigan boxers to headline โBig Time Boxingโ event in Puerto RicoSalita Promotions is taking the show on the road on Friday, Oct. 18 with โBig Time Boxing Puerto Ricoโ featuring undefeated Michigan prospects Joshua James โDouble Jโ Pagan and DaโValle โHitman 2.0โณ Smith live on DAZN.
Live stream: Debate between Michigan US Senate candidates Mike Rogers, Elissa Slotkin
Read full article: Live stream: Debate between Michigan US Senate candidates Mike Rogers, Elissa SlotkinYou can watch a live stream of the debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin.
Local 4 Game of the Week: Forest Hills Central vs Zeeland West
Read full article: Local 4 Game of the Week: Forest Hills Central vs Zeeland WestThis weekโs Local 4 high school football Game of the Week is a matchup between two of the best in west Michigan. The Zeeland West Dux will host the Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central Rangers on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m.
Michiganโs top prospects and contenders dominate โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in Flint
Read full article: Michiganโs top prospects and contenders dominate โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in FlintSome of the best boxers in Michigan delivered an action-packed night of boxing Sept. 12 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Michigan State Police trooper to stand trial on murder charge in death of man struck by SUV
Read full article: Michigan State Police trooper to stand trial on murder charge in death of man struck by SUVA now-retired Michigan State Police trooper who drove his unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old man who was fleeing from police has been ordered to stand trial for second-degree murder.
Members of Meijer retail fraud ring charged in $805K Michigan counterfeit coupon scheme
Read full article: Members of Meijer retail fraud ring charged in $805K Michigan counterfeit coupon schemeSeveral people are facing charges after Meijer discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars lost in a retail crime scheme.
Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in September
Read full article: Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline โBig Time Boxing USAโ event in SeptemberRising junior middleweight prospect and Flint, MI native Ardreal โBossmanโ Holmes Jr., will defend his USBA title in the main event of โBig Time Boxing USAโ on Thursday, Sept. 12, when he steps into the ring against Cuban veteran Hugo Noriega.
Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across US
Read full article: Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across USStates across the country have implemented strict restrictions around livestock after an outbreak of avian influenza, commonly referred to as โbird flu.โ.
Michigan State Police seeks man convicted of sexual assault, running a drug house
Read full article: Michigan State Police seeks man convicted of sexual assault, running a drug housePolice said Stephen (Steve) Philip Foster is wanted on multiple warrants -- including possession and distribution of child sexual abusive activity and failure to register as a sex offender