Teen Critically Injured in Jackson Officer-Involved Shooting

A 16-year-old boy is critically injured following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday in Jackson near the county fairgrounds.

According to police, officers were pursuing the teenager on foot when he allegedly pulled out a handgun and pointed it directly at them, prompting officers to open fire.

The incident began with a welfare check involving the juvenile, who had previously been reported missing. All officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, and Michigan State Police have taken over the investigation.

East Lansing Police Shoot and Kill Escaped Cow

East Lansing police shot and killed a cow Wednesday after the animal escaped or fell from a trailer on northbound U.S. 127.

The incident prompted officers to close the ramp to Lake Lansing Road. Ingham County Animal Control attempted to immobilize the animal, but those efforts were unsuccessful. The cow reportedly broke through multiple fences and had also been seen on the grounds of Robert L. Green Elementary School near a playground.

Lansing River Trail Death Remains Suspicious

Lansing police say the death of 70-year-old Denis Dunneback has been classified as indeterminate by the medical examiner's office. Investigators will continue treating the case as suspicious.

Dunneback was initially found unresponsive beneath the Kalamazoo Street Bridge last July, with apparent facial injuries and suspected vomit nearby. He died approximately a week later.

Medical information at the time raised questions about whether the incident involved an assault or a medical issue. The latest determination does not resolve those questions, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Prosecutors Decline Charges Against MSU Football Player

Clinton County prosecutors will not pursue charges against Michigan State University football player Nick Sharpe, who was accused of sexual assault last July at an apartment.

According to the prosecutor's office, an investigation identified inconsistencies in the allegations made by the woman who reported the assault. Sharpe plays offensive line for the Spartans.

Grand River Avenue Closure Planned Near Williamston

The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to close both directions of Grand River Avenue at Dietz Road from October 19 through November 6, weather permitting.

The closure will allow Consumers Energy crews to repair a road defect that reportedly remained from an earlier project. Drivers traveling through the Williamston and Webberville areas should prepare for potential delays and plan alternate routes.

Second Michigan Gubernatorial Debate Scheduled

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James are scheduled to meet for a second debate Thursday evening in Detroit.

The debate is set for 8 to 9 p.m. and will be moderated by WXYZ-TV anchor Jason Colthorp. The candidates previously faced off in Grand Rapids more than a week ago.

New Grocery Options Open in the Lansing Area

The Lansing-area grocery market is seeing new developments, with a grand opening scheduled Thursday for a new Aldi location on Lake Lansing Road near Wood Street in Lansing Township.

The opening follows the launch of a new Meijer Express store in East Lansing at the corner of Lake Lansing and Abbott roads.

Quality Dairy Resumes Bakery Sales

Quality Dairy customers can once again purchase donuts and rolls beginning Thursday after the company's bakery services received clearance from state agriculture officials.

The services had been interrupted following a food safety inspection last week that identified sanitation and pest-control concerns. The resumption of bakery sales follows the state's clearance.