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‘Dangerously low staffing’: Grand Blanc Township fire chief put on leave amid staffing concerns
Read full article: ‘Dangerously low staffing’: Grand Blanc Township fire chief put on leave amid staffing concernsNot even a month after the horrific mass shooting and arson attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, an email from township leadership placing its fire chief on leave has firefighters and community members on edge.
Grand Blanc Township community gathers to honor shooting victims, survivors in wake of church attack
Read full article: Grand Blanc Township community gathers to honor shooting victims, survivors in wake of church attackHundreds of Grand Blanc Township community members gathered under a sunset sky Tuesday to honor the victims and survivors of last week’s attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where four people were killed and eight others were injured.
From survivor to superhero: Grand Blanc Township boy stars in comic book after beating flu virus
Read full article: From survivor to superhero: Grand Blanc Township boy stars in comic book after beating flu virusKaden Stevenson, a 10-year-old boy from Grand Blanc Township, is now the star of a new comic book.
Meet the teenager credited with saving family’s life during Michigan church attack
Read full article: Meet the teenager credited with saving family’s life during Michigan church attackA 14-year-old boy who was at the Grand Blanc Township church during a deadly attack is credited with helping to save his family’s life.
Cannabis industry warns of fallout from new 24% Michigan marijuana tax
Read full article: Cannabis industry warns of fallout from new 24% Michigan marijuana taxMichigan’s cannabis industry leaders are sounding the alarm about an impending 24% wholesale tax on marijuana that is set to take effect in January, warning it could drive consumers to the illegal market and put small operations out of business.
All roads reopen following major gas leak on Shiawassee Avenue in Genesee County
Read full article: All roads reopen following major gas leak on Shiawassee Avenue in Genesee CountyAll roads have reopened, and residents and businesses can return to their property following a major gas leak on Shiawassee Avenue in Genesee County.
Police release bodycam video of officers responding to Grand Blanc Township church attack
Read full article: Police release bodycam video of officers responding to Grand Blanc Township church attackPolice have released video footage of officers responding to the attack at a church in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday.
Police to Release Bodycam Footage in Grand Blanc Church Attack
Read full article: Police to Release Bodycam Footage in Grand Blanc Church AttackPolice said the videos will show what happened right after officers arrived, after the gunman rammed his truck into the church, killing four people and injuring eight others.
Hospital staff recounts horror while helping injured residents in Grand Blanc Township church attack
Read full article: Hospital staff recounts horror while helping injured residents in Grand Blanc Township church attackFor the medical team at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, Sunday’s mass shooting at a local church became deeply personal when they discovered two of their own residents were among the hurt.
Teen blew nose before Grand Blanc church attack. It maybe saved his life. Then he helped save family
Read full article: Teen blew nose before Grand Blanc church attack. It maybe saved his life. Then he helped save familyA teenager had to blow his nose right before the Grand Blanc Township church attack, and it might have saved his life. Then, he helped save his family, too.
‘I forgave him’: Daughter of man killed in Grand Blanc church attack describes encounter with gunman
Read full article: ‘I forgave him’: Daughter of man killed in Grand Blanc church attack describes encounter with gunmanA daughter of one of the people killed in the attack at a church in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday wrote a letter to the community describing what she saw and how she encountered the gunman.
Firefighter radio captures chaos, heroism in Grand Blanc Township church attack response
Read full article: Firefighter radio captures chaos, heroism in Grand Blanc Township church attack responseFire communication really paints a chaotic picture of the aftermath of the deadly Grand Blanc Township church attack.
Burton City Council candidate recounts ‘surreal’ encounter with Grand Blanc Township church attacker
Read full article: Burton City Council candidate recounts ‘surreal’ encounter with Grand Blanc Township church attackerFederal investigators are trying to learn more about the gunman behind the attack on a Grand Blanc Township church.
Extended family of Grand Blanc Township church attacker releases statement
Read full article: Extended family of Grand Blanc Township church attacker releases statementThe extended family of the man who killed four people and injured several others at a Grand Blanc Township church released a statement on Tuesday.
Grand Blanc Township church attack latest: victims’ conditions, community healing, next steps
Read full article: Grand Blanc Township church attack latest: victims’ conditions, community healing, next stepsFederal investigators are trying to learn more about the gunman behind the attack on a Grand Blanc Township church.
Prayers, tears, paws: Genesee County community unites in faith at vigil for victims in church attack
Read full article: Prayers, tears, paws: Genesee County community unites in faith at vigil for victims in church attackIt was a solemn evening at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Approximately 100 people attended the vigil on Monday, and the prevailing message was one of loving one another and living without fear.
Grand Blanc Township Community begins to heal following church attack with flowers, forgiveness
Read full article: Grand Blanc Township Community begins to heal following church attack with flowers, forgivenessDonna Short of Grand Blanc Township was at home on Sunday when she heard the police cars and sirens. Though she did not know the victims personally, the tragedy that unfolded in her community compelled her to visit the scene.
Henry Ford Genesys Hospital staffing under scrutiny after church shooting
Read full article: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital staffing under scrutiny after church shootingQuestions are emerging about whether Henry Ford Health’s Genesys Hospital had enough staff to handle the church attack Sunday in Grand Blanc Township.
Aerial footage shows pickup used by attacker, burned remains of Grand Blanc Township church
Read full article: Aerial footage shows pickup used by attacker, burned remains of Grand Blanc Township churchAerial footage from the day after an attack at a Grand Blanc Township church shows the pickup truck used by the attacker and the burned remains of the building.
Officials clarify explosives found in truck of Grand Blanc Township church attacker
Read full article: Officials clarify explosives found in truck of Grand Blanc Township church attackerWe’re learning more details about the explosives that were found in the pickup truck used in the Grand Blanc Township church attack.
‘Evil act of violence’: What officials said about the Grand Blanc Township church attack
Read full article: ‘Evil act of violence’: What officials said about the Grand Blanc Township church attackOfficials provided new details Monday during a press conference about the deadly attack at a Grand Blanc Township church.
The comments Grand Blanc church attacker made to friends about his truck days before
Read full article: The comments Grand Blanc church attacker made to friends about his truck days beforeA friend of the Grand Blanc Township church attack suspect recalled a “bizarre” encounter they had with him just days before the attack.
Doctor gives update on victims injured in Grand Blanc Township church attack
Read full article: Doctor gives update on victims injured in Grand Blanc Township church attackThe medical chief of staff at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital provided details on the victims hurt from an attack at a church in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday.
ATF brings in National Response Team for Grand Blanc church attack investigation -- what that means
Read full article: ATF brings in National Response Team for Grand Blanc church attack investigation -- what that meansThe ATF is bringing in its National Response Team to help with the investigation into the Grand Blanc Township church attack.
Grand Blanc church attack: Police say everyone has been accounted for as building search continues
Read full article: Grand Blanc church attack: Police say everyone has been accounted for as building search continuesEveryone who was at the Grand Blanc Township church at the time of Sunday’s deadly attack has been accounted for, police said Monday afternoon.
Man handcuffed, apparent gun found in car that passed barricade at scene of Grand Blanc church attack
Read full article: Man handcuffed, apparent gun found in car that passed barricade at scene of Grand Blanc church attackA man was placed in handcuffs after he drove past the barricade set up for the Grand Blanc Township church attack investigation and police found what appeared to be a gun inside the car.
‘They’re family’: Woman who attends Grand Blanc church had to work on day of attack
Read full article: ‘They’re family’: Woman who attends Grand Blanc church had to work on day of attackIt’s been 24 hours since an attack at a church in Grand Blanc Township left at least four people dead and several others injured.
‘Everything after that was chaos’: Woman who was inside church describes Grand Blanc Township attack
Read full article: ‘Everything after that was chaos’: Woman who was inside church describes Grand Blanc Township attackA woman who attended church in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday recounted the horrifying moments when a man shot multiple people and set the church on fire.
24 hours after Grand Blanc Township church attack: Here’s everything we’ve learned
Read full article: 24 hours after Grand Blanc Township church attack: Here’s everything we’ve learnedIt’s been 24 hours since an attack at a church in Grand Blanc Township left at least four people dead and several others injured.
What friends of Grand Blanc suspect say happened days before church attack
Read full article: What friends of Grand Blanc suspect say happened days before church attackTwo close friends of the Grand Blanc Township church attack suspect said they had a bizarre and disturbing encounter with him just days before.
Community rallies around victims in Grand Blanc Township church attack
Read full article: Community rallies around victims in Grand Blanc Township church attackPolice are searching for a motive after a gunman targeted a church and set it on fire. As the community mourns, investigators fear there may be more victims.
IEDs found inside vehicle of Grand Blanc Township mass shooting suspect, police say
Read full article: IEDs found inside vehicle of Grand Blanc Township mass shooting suspect, police sayImprovised explosive devices, better known as IEDs, were found inside the vehicle used by the man suspected of a mass shooting at a Grand Blanc Township church, police said.
Bomb squad robots, SWAT team -- what’s happening now at home of Grand Blanc mass shooting suspect
Read full article: Bomb squad robots, SWAT team -- what’s happening now at home of Grand Blanc mass shooting suspectMembers of the bomb squad and SWAT teams are outside the home of the man suspected in a mass shooting at a church in Grand Blanc Township.
What police said about man suspected of mass shooting at Grand Blanc Township church
Read full article: What police said about man suspected of mass shooting at Grand Blanc Township churchPolice revealed some details about the man suspected of driving his vehicle into a church and shooting at least 10 people in Grand Blanc Township.
At least 10 shot, 2 killed in Grand Blanc Township church shooting, police say
Read full article: At least 10 shot, 2 killed in Grand Blanc Township church shooting, police sayAt least 10 people were injured, and at least two were killed, in a shooting at a church in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday, police said.
‘My neighbors heard the gunfire’: What Grand Blanc Township resident said about church shooting
Read full article: ‘My neighbors heard the gunfire’: What Grand Blanc Township resident said about church shootingA resident said the “horrific” shooting at a church in Grand Blanc Township happened right next to his home.
Grand Blanc church shooting: Multiple victims, shooter dead, church on fire, police say
Read full article: Grand Blanc church shooting: Multiple victims, shooter dead, church on fire, police sayMultiple victims have been confirmed, a shooter is dead, and a church is on fire after an active shooter situation in Grand Blanc, police said.
Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys rejects final offer, files strike notice
Read full article: Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys rejects final offer, files strike noticeMembers of Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Genesee County have overwhelmingly rejected their employer’s last, best, and final offer and have filed a 10-day notice of their intent to strike.
How an MRSA infection led to a lawsuit against an Ann Arbor hotel
Read full article: How an MRSA infection led to a lawsuit against an Ann Arbor hotelWhat appeared to be an ordinary swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor turned into a medical nightmare for Alexis Williams, who has filed a lawsuit against the hotel alleging negligence that led to a severe antibiotic-resistant infection.
Lawsuit alleges pool at Ann Arbor hotel led to severe antibiotic-resistant infection
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges pool at Ann Arbor hotel led to severe antibiotic-resistant infectionWhat appeared to be an ordinary swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor turned into a medical nightmare for Alexis Williams, who has filed a lawsuit against the hotel alleging negligence that led to a severe antibiotic-resistant infection.
Woman files lawsuit against Ann Arbor hotel, says pool led to severe antibiotic-resistant infection
Read full article: Woman files lawsuit against Ann Arbor hotel, says pool led to severe antibiotic-resistant infectionWhat appeared to be an ordinary swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor turned into a medical nightmare for Alexis Williams, who has filed a lawsuit against the hotel alleging negligence that led to a severe antibiotic-resistant infection.
Michigan man enters plea in sexual misconduct case involving child who went on his podcast
Read full article: Michigan man enters plea in sexual misconduct case involving child who went on his podcastA Michigan man has entered a plea in the sexual misconduct case involving a child he had on his podcast as a guest.
Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest natural disaster
Read full article: Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest natural disasterOn June 8, 1953, the Flint-Beecher tornado struck the north side of Flint and the suburb of Beecher, marking Michigan's deadliest natural disaster in terms of fatalities and injuries.
Michigan man facing federal charges after allegedly running from police, hiding gun
Read full article: Michigan man facing federal charges after allegedly running from police, hiding gunA man was arrested and is facing federal charges after running from police during a traffic stop and hiding a gun in the process.
Hank Winchester: EPA celebrates Flint’s water, but public trust is still damaged
Read full article: Hank Winchester: EPA celebrates Flint’s water, but public trust is still damagedDespite significant financial investments and improvements in Flint, the community continues to suffer from the long-term effects, and the lack of trust in elected leaders persists.
Flint man faces life in prison after he was found guilty of abusing young girl for years
Read full article: Flint man faces life in prison after he was found guilty of abusing young girl for yearsDavid Ryan Sampson, 34, of Flint, has been convicted of three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree involving a victim between the ages of 13 and 16.
‘Be honest, be transparent’: What Michigan man promises to voters if elected as state’s governor
Read full article: ‘Be honest, be transparent’: What Michigan man promises to voters if elected as state’s governorA truck driver with a background in delivering goods aims to convince voters that he can deliver results as Michigan’s next governor.
3 from Flint facing child, animal abuse charges after boy, dead dogs found in deplorable home
Read full article: 3 from Flint facing child, animal abuse charges after boy, dead dogs found in deplorable homeTwo men and a woman are facing multiple felony charges after two dogs were found dead and a 9-year-old boy was found living in a home in deplorable conditions.
Michigan deputy charged after gun left in lunch box in high school parking lot
Read full article: Michigan deputy charged after gun left in lunch box in high school parking lotA deputy has been charged after he allegedly left a gun in a lunch box in the parking lot of a Michigan high school, officials said.
Mom with heart condition shares fight to save herself and her daughter
Read full article: Mom with heart condition shares fight to save herself and her daughterA Michigan mom who was born with a heart defect hopes to help support others dealing with heart issues. And as she approaches her 30th birthday, she is embracing the life she fought so hard to have.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Read full article: Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governorGenesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor.
18-year-old charged for allegedly bringing stolen gun to Flint high school, officials say
Read full article: 18-year-old charged for allegedly bringing stolen gun to Flint high school, officials sayA Flint high school student has been charged after a loaded handgun was found in his backpack during a routine search, officials said.
Michigan mother warns others after man reportedly grooms, assaults 13-year-old
Read full article: Michigan mother warns others after man reportedly grooms, assaults 13-year-oldA Grand Blanc Township mother is sharing her terrifying experience as a warning to other parents after discovering a 32-year-old man had been grooming and repeatedly assaulting her 13-year-old daughter.
‘Parent’s worst nightmare': Michigan man accused of grooming, assaulting 13-year-old girl
Read full article: ‘Parent’s worst nightmare': Michigan man accused of grooming, assaulting 13-year-old girlThe assaults came to light when the 13-year-old’s mother reportedly checked on their child and found the bedroom window open and the suspect running away.
Michigan man uses same set of numbers in lottery ticket for years, wins nearly $400,000
Read full article: Michigan man uses same set of numbers in lottery ticket for years, wins nearly $400,000A Michigan man couldn’t stop pacing his house after learning he won $25,000 a year for life from the Michigan Lottery.
Morning 4: Jail comfort dog suffers concussion in ‘vicious’ attack by inmate in Genesee County -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Jail comfort dog suffers concussion in ‘vicious’ attack by inmate in Genesee County -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan hypnotherapist sentenced for sexually assaulting patients during sessions
Read full article: Michigan hypnotherapist sentenced for sexually assaulting patients during sessionsVictims testified they were under various states of mental incapacity while undergoing hypnotherapy when he assaulted them.
Michigan man uses AI to alter image of child into explicit material, says sheriff
Read full article: Michigan man uses AI to alter image of child into explicit material, says sheriffA man was arrested for using artificial intelligence (AI) to alter an image of a child to create explicit material, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
From cans to cash: Michigan lottery club wins $1 million using bottle, can returns to buy ticket
Read full article: From cans to cash: Michigan lottery club wins $1 million using bottle, can returns to buy ticketA Michigan lottery club is collectively $1 million richer after buying the winning lottery ticket using spare change from bottle and can returns.
Michigan man sentenced to 40 years in ‘heinous’ child pornography ring case
Read full article: Michigan man sentenced to 40 years in ‘heinous’ child pornography ring caseA Homeland Security investigation revealed extensive abuse of children, grooming, sexual assault and the production of child pornography.
Michigan hypnotherapist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients during sessions
Read full article: Michigan hypnotherapist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients during sessionsVictims testified they were under various states of mental incapacity while undergoing hypnotherapy when he assaulted them.
Former Michigan police officer tries to pay $125 for sex with 15-year-old, sheriff says
Read full article: Former Michigan police officer tries to pay $125 for sex with 15-year-old, sheriff saysA former Michigan police officer tried to pay $125 to have sex with a 15-year-old girl in Genesee County, officials said.