Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Laingsburg Standoff

A shelter-in-place order was lifted late Wednesday night in Laingsburg following a hours-long standoff with police.

Authorities say a military veteran experiencing mental health issues barricaded himself inside a home near Church Street and Grand River Avenue after officers received multiple reports of shots being fired.

Police have not yet released details about how the standoff ended or the current status of the individual involved. No injuries have been reported.

AG: Deputy Won’t Be Charged in Fatal U.S. 127 Shooting

An Ingham County Sheriff's Office deputy will not face charges in the fatal shooting of Cameron Cothern last April on U.S. 127 near Vevay Township.

In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Attorney General determined the deputy acted in self-defense and in defense of others.

According to the Attorney General’s findings, Cothern was walking southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway and was armed with knives in each hand. Investigators say he approached an officer on scene before shots were fired.

MDOT Hosts Open House on U.S. 127 Rebuild

Mid-Michigan residents attended an open house in East Lansing hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to learn about plans to rebuild U.S. 127 from Lake Lansing Road to the I-69 interchange.

Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 and conclude in fall 2028. The project is expected to address aging infrastructure and improve traffic flow along the busy corridor.

Dewitt Police Warn of Gold Scam

The DeWitt Township Police Department is warning residents about a scam that cost one victim thousands of dollars.

Police say the victim received fake Microsoft pop-up messages directing them to call a number for assistance. The scammer allegedly instructed the victim to purchase gold from a local coin shop and later collected it in person at the victim’s home.

Authorities urge anyone contacted by individuals claiming their money is unsafe to call 9-1-1 immediately and notify their bank.

Bill Would Require ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras

State House Democrats have introduced legislation that would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in Michigan to wear body cameras while on duty.

Under the proposal, federal officers who violate the requirement could face a $500 fine. The bill is expected to spark debate over state authority and federal enforcement practices.

Petition Drive Aims to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote

A Michigan ballot committee known as Americans for Citizen Voting says it has collected more than 750,000 petition signatures—roughly 300,000 more than required—to place a proposal on the November ballot.

The initiative would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and a photo ID at the polls. Signatures were expected to be submitted to the State Elections Bureau for verification.

Sen. Gary Peters Criticizes Iran War Effort

U.S. Senator Gary Peters spoke out on the Senate floor Wednesday against U.S. military action in Iran.

“President Trump has decided to start a war that Americans clearly do not want,” Peters said prior to a vote on a War Powers Resolution that ultimately failed.

Peters said Michiganders are more focused on domestic concerns such as lowering prices and improving public safety. He added that if American troops are sent into harm’s way, the public deserves clarity about the administration’s end goals and exit strategy.