An Otsego County casino -- vacant for more than a year.
Now, there's hope it could cash in once again.
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled to "vacate an injunction" that shut down the Bay Mills Indian Community's Vanderbilt casino.
The injunction -- handed down in March of last year -- forced the tribe to temporarily close their small casino just off I-75.
Overturning the injunction doesn't mean reopening is a done deal.
Bay Mills says they still need to resolve other issues, but this is one step toward moving forward with their planned developments.
For the small village of Vanderbilt, even the thought of the boarded up casino opening up again is reason to rejoice.
"Even this news will raise the morale of the folks in the village. It's a glimmer of hope for the future," said Elizabeth Haus, Clerk for the Village of Vanderbilt.
The Michigan Attorney General's Office says they disagree with the decision issued by the 6th Circuit.
They say their team is reviewing their options, and determining whether or not to appeal.
9&10's Evan Dean dug into the controversy today, and has the story.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:49:29 GMT
A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:45:18 GMT
The Emmett County Sheriff's Office is asking you to help them in their search for a 15 year old boy. Adam Albrecht went missing last night. He was last seen leaving on foot from his home on River Road
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A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help. The accident happened on M-20 just west of Sherman Road in Broomfield Township last night. The
A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:27:46 GMT
Police in Chippewa County were called to a rollover accident involving five people. The accident happened early this morning on 10 Mile Road in Dafter. Officers say the car was speeding and alcohol played
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:15:10 GMT
There are several different levels of preparedness and after catastrophic events people seem to stock up on emergency necessities. Prepping has been a strategy for centuries but over the years, after
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Dean Foods Company ("Dean Foods") (NYSE: DF) announced today that its board of directors has approved the distribution of a portion of its remaining equity interest in The WhiteWave Foods Company ("WhiteWave") (NYSE: WWAV)...
Dean Foods Company ("Dean Foods") (NYSE: DF) announced today that its board of directors has approved the distribution of a portion of its remaining equity interest in The WhiteWave Foods Company ("WhiteWave") (NYSE: WWAV)...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:31:50 GMT
The holiday weekend is approaching and it has many people eager to get outside for some summer fun. Some will be traveling, others hitting the beach and others are headed out on the water. Boat storage
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Thursday, May 23 2013 9:06 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:06:21 GMT
Michigan State Police are investigating what appears to be a drowning on Muskellunge Lake in Montcalm County. Troopers were called out to the lake around 11:40pm Wednesday night to find a missing fisherman. Michael
Michigan State Police are investigating what appears to be a drowning on Muskellunge Lake in Montcalm County. Troopers were called out to the lake around 11:40pm Wednesday night to find a missing fisherman. Michael
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