Former Congressman and beloved doctor from the Upper Peninsula died Friday evening, according to a statement from his family. Known as “Dr. Dan,” Congressman Benishek served three terms as a Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2016. Congressmen Benishek was born in Iron River where he worked in his family’s small business, the Iron River Hotel,…
Michigan State Police Detectives and Crime Lab were called to a wooded area in Alpena Township on Friday afternoon. Crews found the remains of a female, a positive identification has not been made, but MSP says it’s believed to be Abby Hill. Hill was wanted by police in connection to the death of Brynn Bills, the 18-year-old who went missing…
The Big Rapids Dept. of Public Safety says a Detroit man has been arrested for attempted murder in Big Rapids. Deputies say early Thursday, officers responded to the 1200 block of Perry Avenue for a report of a shooting. They say the victim reported being contacted by an unknown person via Snapchat, and the victim did not know the Snapchat…
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery and attempted murder in Sauble Township Friday morning. Deputies are looking for Curtis Jerome Johnson. He was last known to be driving a white Jeep Wrangler style vehicle and was last known to be living in the Evart area. Early Friday morning, deputies found a…
Two men have been sent to prison following sentencing in the 33rd Circuit Court Friday. According to Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Allen Telgenhof, Cody Granberry, 29, of Saginaw was sentenced to serve 18 to 240 months in prison by Judge Roy C. Hayes III after pleading guilty to delivery of methamphetamine. Granberry had admitted that on March 26, he sold…
Fall is in full swing and in this week’s What’s Happening in Northern Michigan, Courtney Sheffer shows us all the fun activities you can enjoy with your family during the October. Falls Colors in Northern Michigan It’s the perfect time of year to check out the annual display of fall colors, and Northern Michigan has an abundance of great locations with…
Michigan health officials are reporting 8,297 new cases of the coronavirus and 104 new deaths since Wednesday. According to the MDHHS, the average number of new cases between Thursday and Friday is approximately 4,149 cases per day. Additionally, they say 58 of the 104 deaths reported Friday were identified during a review of vital records. In total, Michigan has had…
From Michigan, With Love’s Franklin Donhanyos is giving us some local treats made for our pets, not humans this time. In the video above, he explains all of the nutritional benefits your furry-friend will receive with Hunter’s Healthy Treats. Plus, something relaxing and soothing for our bodies from Michigan Soap Co-Op. For more about From Michigan, With Love – click…
Show Caption Hide Caption Show Caption Hide Caption The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public on a fleeing and eluding incident that happened Thursday. Deputies say around 11 p.m. Thursday, they attempted to stop and older model white Ford Explorer. They say it didn’t have a plate and it had a yellow Block M sticker…
Police say a man who hijacked a BATA bus earlier this year has been sentenced. Kyle Willobee of Luzerne pleaded guilty to unarmed robbery. In exchange, four other charges, including carjacking, were dismissed. Michigan State Police say in May, Willobee hijacked a BATA bus in Kingsley before getting into a crash with another vehicle. No one was seriously hurt in the…
