MSP Seeking Experienced Officers For “Lateral” Training
The Michigan State Police is now accepting applications from licensed police officers for its 151st Trooper Recruit School, set to start in July 2026. The 12-week lateral entry program offers an accelerated training track for experienced officers,
CAA Event To Connect Residents With Service Agencies
Local leaders will host an event on Tuesday, aimed at helping area residents in need find services and organizations that can help. The annual Project Connect runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Hillsdale Free Methodist
Wortz Bill To Protect Parents Right To Second Opinion
State Rep. Jennifer Wortz has introduced legislation aimed at protecting parents’ right to seek a second medical opinion for their children. House Bill 5163 would prevent parents from being accused of child neglect if they seek or
Bellino Introduces Bills To Eliminate Michigan Film Incentive
16th District State Senator Joseph Bellino on Thursday introduced six bills aimed at dismantling Michigan’s film office and restructuring the state’s economic development efforts. Bellino said the legislation is aimed at ending what he calls “failed policies
Pres. Trump, China Pres. Xi Jinping reach short-term trade agreement following meeting

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a short-term trade agreement, which comes after their face-to-face meeting in Busan, South Korea — their first direct talks since 2019. The agreement, described by Trump as “an
Buckingham Palace strips Prince Andrew of royal titles, evicts him from Royal Lodge in Windsor

Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday that Prince Andrew has been formally stripped of his royal titles and ordered to vacate Royal Lodge, his longtime Windsor residence. The decision, authorized by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, marks the
NBA fines Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for obscene gesture during loss to Heat

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA after making an obscene gesture during Tuesday night’s 144–117 loss to the Miami Heat. The league announced the penalty Thursday, citing Ball for “making an
Minnesota Twins name former Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton their new manager

The Minnesota Twins have officially named Derek Shelton as their new manager. The team confirmed the hiring Thursday morning and announced that Shelton will be introduced at a press conference on November 4. The hiring marks a
Jamie Lee Curtis, Regina King and more to be honored at Women in Film (“WIF”) Honors

Jamie Lee Curtis, Tessa Thompson and Regina King will be among the honorees at this year’s WIF Honors taking place at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Nov. 6. WIF – previously known as Women in Film —
See George Clooney, Adam Sandler in the trailer for the film ‘Jay Kelly’

Netflix is previewing the film Jay Kelly, a dramedy starring George Clooney. The film had its premiere at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival, and subsequently screened at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival, and additional screenings of