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'I think we are in trouble right now' | Allegan County judge speaks on retirement, fueled by concerns over rule of law, due process

1 day ago | wzzm13.com | Joshua Alburtus

ALLEGAN, Mich. — "I think we are at the very, at the very razor's edge of how is this democracy going to survive." That's the outlook of Judge William Baillargeon, who serves on Michigan's 57th District Court in Allegan County and whose judicial career spans back to 2007. "There's an old curse that says, 'May you live in interesting times,' and we are living in very interesting times," he said.
Rep. Debbie Dingell responds to video of her appearing to sleep during a House Committee hearing

1 day ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A video of Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan) appearing to sleep during a committee hearing went viral Wednesday morning. The video, posted on X, is a seven-second clip that shows Rep. Dingell leaning back in her chair with her eyes closed. The committee hearing was part of several marathon-sessions beginning on Tuesday and lasting through the morning on Wednesday as part of a Republican-led effort to push President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" through Congress.
SS Badger prepares to set sail on Friday for first trip of 2025 season

1 day ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

LUDINGTON, Mich. — The SS Badger is going to make its first voyage of the season on Friday, but that wouldn't have been possible without all the crews working behind the scenes all winter to get her ready for the 2025 season. Thom Hawley from Lake Michigan Carferry and Chief Engineer Andy VerVelde joined 13 ON YOUR SIDE to talk about what it takes to get the 6,650-ton ferry up and running each year.
GoFundMe supporting Lowell school librarian raises $25K overnight towards legal fees

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

LOWELL, Mich — A GoFundMe supporting a Lowell Area Schools (LAS) library media director has raised over $25,000 since Tuesday night to help her pay for legal fees in relation to a lawsuit against a parent. Christine Beachler says she has been the target of untruthful, personal social media attacks directed mostly at her and other staff members for five years.
Gov. Whitmer orders flags lowered in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

LANSING, Mich — Thursday is Peace Officers Memorial Day and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered the lowering of U.S. and Michigan flags to half-mast in recognition. The flags will be lowered at the State Capitol Complex and at all public buildings and grounds across the state on Thursday, May 15. "Today, we honor the brave officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to our state,” said Gov. Whitmer.
MSP 'Troopers on Tour' basketball with cops event comes to Muskegon Heights in June

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — The Michigan State Police (MSP) are taking to basketball courts across the state this summer for the "Troopers on Tour" program. This year, Troopers on Tour will visit 11 locations across the state for their "Basketball Cop initiative," including Muskegon Heights. MSP troopers will host basketball events with free food and music in an effort to break down barriers and foster relationships with communities.
Troopers criticize MSP leadership at Lansing hearing

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Lauren Baker

MICHIGAN, USA — On Tuesday, subcommittee chairman for the Michigan State Police (MSP) budget, state Rep. Mike Mueller, shared findings of a survey about how some employees feel about the agency. He shared the findings during an oversight committee hearing at the Capitol in Lansing. During the hearing, he read off some of the written statements from troopers, who remain anonymous. "I believe top management has failed this department several times,” Rep. Mueller read to lawmakers.
Newly revamped Michigan Unclaimed Property website makes it easier to get lost money back

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

LANSING, Mich — Does the State of Michigan owe you money? A newly revamped Michigan Unclaimed Property website is making it easier for you to find out. The Michigan Unclaimed Property website is part of the Michigan Department of Treasury and it is a database of lost or forgotten assets, including: Dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates and valuables left in abandoned safe deposit boxes.
Kent County Veterans Services offers free gun locks to all residents

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Kent County residents will be able to get a free gun lock, while supplies last, beginning on May 14. Kent County Veterans Services (KCVS) is offering free firearm cable locks at their location at 836 Fuller Avenue Northeast in Grand Rapids. They will have more than 400 cable locks to hand out as part of a donation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in an effort to help prevent veteran suicides and protect veterans and their families.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts, MDHHS report shows possible outcome for Michiganders

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Steven Bohner

LANSING, Mich. — Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released data from a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) report that showed possible consequences of the federal government cutting funds to Medicaid. The report comes as House Republicans in Washington D.C. unveiled a plan to cut $880 billion in spending by the federal government, which would largely be done through cuts to Medicaid.