On a nice Michigan afternoon, on his way home from school, 7th grader Dillon Reeves becomes a hero. In a heartwarming incident that unfolded in Michigan, the courage and quick thinking of a 13-year-old boy saved the day when his school bus driver fell ill.
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Alaska Pursues Carbon Offset Market while Embracing Oil
Alaska continues to push towards a clean energy market, even as the state continues to embrace new fossil fuel production, including the controversial Willow oil project on the petroleum-rich North Slope.
Michigan State University Shooting Updates: 3 Dead, 5 Injured
Michigan State University was flooded with police, ambulances, and horror as an active shooter situation unfolded Monday night. Officials reported that three people are dead and five others were injured. The school sent an emergency alert at 8:31 p.m. telling students to “run, hide, fight” with a report of shots fired on the school’s East Lansing campus.
Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Plotting to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
A man convicted in a plot to abduct Michigan’s Democratic governor from her vacation home was sentenced on Tuesday to 16 years in federal prison, the longest so far for any of the defendants convicted in federal court in one of the country’s most closely watched domestic terrorism cases.
Michigan Teen Pleads Guilty in Oxford High School Shooting
A Michigan teenager who fatally shot four students and injured more at Michigan’s Oxford High School in 2021 pleaded guilty on Monday (Oct. 24) to several murder charges. Ethan Crumbley pleaded guilty to all 24 charges that were brought against him; notable charges include one count of terrorism causing death and four counts of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of four schoolmates at Oxford High on Nov. 30, 2021. He also shot six other students and a teacher, all of whom survived.
Homeland Security Secretary Blamed for Spike in Migration
Republicans on Capitol Hill are reviewing Biden’s immigration policies as the midterm elections are getting closer. Homeland security secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas was blamed for causing a spike in migration. Representative Clay Higgins, Republican of Louisiana, said, “I feel that America needs you to own this thing, good sir. Speak to the American people and own this thing. We’re losing our country down there. We need you to resign.”
Parents of Oxford High School Shooting Charged and Arrested
The parents of the 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, who was arrested last week for the deadly Michigan high school shooting, were arrested in a Detroit warehouse after being charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Michigan Suspect Recorded Videos About Killing Students Before Shooting
Authorities investigating the shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan have found videos on the suspect’s phone that showed him talking about killing students.
3 Killed, 6 Injured in shooting at Michigan High School
Three people were killed and six others were injured during a school shooting Tuesday at the Oxford High School in Detroit, Michigan. Oakland County undersheriff Michael McCabe said that the 15-year-old suspect is in custody, and a handgun was located.
New Debates About Voting Districts
The nature of the debate about voting districts is not new, but multiple states are getting feedback, hearing that some people are unhappy with the district mapping.
Michigan To Vote On Bills Eliminating State Tax On Feminine Hygiene Products
After a 2020 lawsuit filed by three women against the state of Michigan for sex-based discrimination, a new law is being pushed to eliminate taxes placed on feminine hygiene products. This marks the ninth version of this bill in Michigan over the past six years.
COVID hotspots on the rise
pring has seen a wave in COVID cases and hospitalizations across 38 states in different regions.
This most recent wave has driven hospitalizations to over 47,000, which is the highest number
since March 4 th . Last week, 38 states reported an increase in their numbers, according to the
Department of Health and Human Services. However, the largest concern with this wave is that
the cases seem to be concentrated in different “hotspots” around the country.
