Woman Charged With Smuggling Drugs Into Prison
A 40-year-old woman from Westland was arrested Thursday for allegedly smuggling drugs into Lakeland Correctional Facility. Michigan State Police said the woman visited the prison between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. and was detained during her visit. She
800 MHZ Construction Underway
Construction of Hillsdale County’s 800 Megahertz emergency communications system is expected to be completed by mid-2026. 9-1-1 Director Thomas Whitaker updated the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners on the project earlier this week. He said crews were
Local Unemployment Numbers Down In August
Local unemployment numbers decreased across Michigan last month. Hillsdale County reported a 5.4 percent unemployment rate in August. That’s down from 6.4 percent in July—reversing a trend of rising unemployment over the past three months. Wayne Rourke
Amazon to pay $2.5 Billion to settle FTC case over Prime enrollment practices
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accusing the company of misleading customers into enrolling in Prime and making the cancellation process overly burdensome. Under the settlement, announced Thursday, the
White House directs agencies to prepare for layoffs as shutdown deadline approaches
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has instructed federal agencies to draw up plans for potential layoffs in case Congress fails to pass a spending bill by Tuesday, raising the stakes in the latest
NY Jets QB Justin Fields returns to practice, will start Monday’s game if cleared from concussion protocol
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will start Monday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, provided he is cleared from concussion protocol. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters that Fields was expected to be limited in practice
76ers guard Jared McCain suffers UCL tear in right thumb during workout
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb during a workout on September 25, 2025. He and the team are consulting with specialists to determine the best course of
Taylor Swift to appear on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on Oct. 6
Taylor Swift is scheduled to appear on the Oct. 6 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, marking her seventh appearance on the late night series. The superstar will sit down with Fallon for an interview
See Charlie Hunnam in the trailer for ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
Netflix is previewing Monster: The Ed Gein Story, starring Charlie Hunnam as the Wisconsin serial killer. The Ed Gein Story is the latest installment in the ‘Monster’ anthology series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The series