Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.

What is Operation Ghost Rider?
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A statewide enforcement campaign is underway across Michigan to crack down on distracted drivers. Coordination between several transportation organizations and police agencies around the state commenced over the weekend. It involves unmarked police vehicles keeping an eye out for anyone who is not paying attention while behind the wheel. Then marked vehicles will pull drivers over. 

BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began

Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total. 

Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies at 91: Report

Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” has died.

Michigan gas prices spike over $4.50 per gallon overnight

In Ferndale at one station, it was $4.89 with cash and $4.99 regular credit, leaving some drivers with large SUVs or trucks left paying nearly $100 for a fill up.

Crash on I-94 at Oakwood shuts down highway
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On Tuesday at 10:20 p.m., MDOT reported that a rollover crash on eastbound I-94 at Oakwood had shutdown the freeway. There, brake lights flooded the area, leaving cars at a standstill. 

Lawmakers in Lansing working to bar sex offenders from jobs surrounding children

Lawmakers in Lansing are trying to close a loophole in the sex offender registry that allows convicted sex offenders to work in jobs that primarily cater to children.

Michigan bill would bar sex offenders from jobs catering to children
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It comes down to access. Some parents in Michigan were horrified and angry to find out the person who taught their kid’s martial arts class was a registered sex offender. They brought their concerns to their elected representative, and now they are looking to change the law.

School district in Adrian extends A.I. gun system
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It’s a combination of AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness. It’s called ZeroEyes and works by monitoring existing security cameras on school buildings for potential guns. It’s been deployed since 2023. 

Lawmakers push to investigate Epstein's ties to Interlochen
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As survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse push to find out who knew what, and when, the Michigan State House of Representatives is looking to investigate his ties to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou discusses the effort.

'You are a menace': Judge lashes out at man who planned shooting at graduation in Pontiac

"Well it's my belief you are a menace," the judge told Hardiman. "You went there looking for a fight, and your love affair with guns is going to get you or someone else killed. That's what I think."