Michigan House Holds Secretary of State in Contempt Amid Election Training Dispute

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is facing contempt charges from the state House after allegedly failing to comply with a subpoena demanding election training materials. The subpoena follows revelations that more than a dozen non-citizens cast ballots in last fall’s election.

Benson maintains her office has already provided thousands of pages of documents and intends to release additional materials once they are vetted for sensitive content.

In other legislative developments, the House approved two bills Thursday that would prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls’ school sports. Supporters claim the move is aimed at preserving fairness and safety in athletics. However, Senate leaders have stated they do not plan to consider the bills.

Unloaded Weapon Found at Lansing School

Also in Lansing, a disassembled, unloaded weapon was discovered on the campus of Dwight Rich School of the Arts. According to a letter from the school’s principal, the weapon was recovered quickly and without incident. Details regarding the type of weapon have not been released, and the Lansing School District has not issued a formal statement.

No Retrial for Former Grand Rapids Officer in 2022 Shooting

Former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will not face a retrial in the 2022 shooting of Patrick Lyoya. After a mistrial was declared two weeks ago, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced his decision not to retry the case, citing low chances of reaching a different verdict.

Memorial Day Travel Surge Underway

As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, AAA anticipates over 1.2 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles from home. The busiest travel window is expected to be Friday between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.

To ease congestion, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is suspending construction and lifting traffic restrictions on approximately 58% of active roadwork projects.

Teen Killed in Jackson Crash

Tragedy struck early Thursday morning in Jackson when a 17-year-old driver was killed in a crash. Authorities report the teen collided with another vehicle and died at the scene. A child passenger in the teen’s car was critically injured and transported to the hospital. The other driver sustained minor injuries. Police continue to investigate.

Cucumber Recall Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

A salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers has sickened residents in Michigan and 14 other states. Penrose Farms has issued a recall of five-pound mesh bags of cucumbers grown in Florida and sold under the Restaurant Depot and Penrose Farms brands.

Consumers are urged to check their produce and discard any affected items immediately.