Despite dangers, deep roots make Appalachia hard to leave
The deadly flooding that hit the Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky is making some stalwart residents who have hung on through disappearing jobs and the opioid crisis consider leaving their small towns.
Police: man shot during traffic stop suspected of impairment
A motorist shot in a struggle with a sheriffโs deputy during a western Michigan traffic stop had been pulled over for suspicion of impaired driving, state police said Thursday.
Michigan deputy fatally shoots motorist during traffic stop
State police say a sheriffโs deputy fatally shot a motorist during a โphysical altercationโ after the deputy pulled a car over in western Michiganโs Allegan County.
Man, woman charged for prostitution, sex trafficking operation in Michigan home, officials say
A man and a woman have been charged in connection with a prostitution and sex trafficking operation conducted out of a Michigan home, officials said.
Local 4 News at Noon -- Jan. 28, 2021
DETROIT โ Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Michigan House Oversight Committee to hear testimony on winter sports banCommittee members including Chairman Steve Johnson (R-Wayland), Michigan High School Athletic Association Director Mark Uyl, Let Them Play Michigan Director Jayme McElvany, Olivet High School Athletic Director Matt Seidl, and concerned parents and athletes are expected to testify during the session Thursday morning.
Michigan House Oversight Committee to hear testimony on winter sports ban
LANSING, Mich. โ The Michigan House Oversight Committee will hear testimony Thursday about the stateโs ban on high school sports due to the coronavirus pandemic. Committee members including Chairman Steve Johnson (R-Wayland), Michigan High School Athletic Association Director Mark Uyl, Let Them Play Michigan Director Jayme McElvany, Olivet High School Athletic Director Matt Seidl, and concerned parents and athletes are expected to testify during the session Thursday morning. โFamilies throughout the state have reached out to their elected legislators about the governorโs abrupt decision to extend the ban on certain high school winter sports,โ reads a statement from the House committee. โThe House Oversight Committee will listen to testimony in an effort to provide answers to concerned residents regarding the extension.โAdLate last week, Gov. Michigan House Republicans on Wednesday proposed a $3.5 billion coronavirus recovery plan but threatened to withhold billions to K-12 schools unless Whitmer cedes her administrationโs power to prohibit in-person instruction and sports to local health departments.