8:32 PM, Oct 17, 2020LANSING, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers are trying to get the state’s unemployment offices back open. the House passed a bill giving the agency $2 million to safely start back up. But it doesn’t seem like the UIA wants to do so.Despite the fact that hundreds of thousands of Michiganders are still waiting for their payments and cannot get any answers over the phone.“They don’t really want to open these offices and it’s unfortunate,” said republican state representative Matt Hall of Battle Creek.Hall has been digging into the UIA issues for months. He’s the chairman...…8:32 PM, Oct 17, 2020LANSING, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers are trying to get the state’s unemployment offices back open. the House passed a bill giving the agency $2 million to safely start back up. But it doesn’t seem like the UIA wants to do so.Despite the fact that hundreds of thousands of Michiganders are still waiting for their payments and cannot get any answers over the phone.“They don’t really want to open these offices and it’s unfortunate,” said republican state representative Matt Hall of Battle Creek.Hall has been digging into the UIA issues for months. He’s the chairman...WW…

6:02 PM, Oct 16, 2020MICHIGAN — FOX 17 has obtained chilling images and video from the US Attorney's office revealing details surrounding the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer.Among the pages of documents are screenshots of text messages, crudely drawn maps, and videos outlining different scenarios and training exercises. "Have one person go to her house. Knock on the door and when she answers it just cap her... " One screenshot reads. The videos threaten the governor and anyone attempting to stop the plot once it's in action.Alleged conspirators discuss codes and protocol,...…6:02 PM, Oct 16, 2020MICHIGAN — FOX 17 has obtained chilling images and video from the US Attorney's office revealing details surrounding the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer.Among the pages of documents are screenshots of text messages, crudely drawn maps, and videos outlining different scenarios and training exercises. "Have one person go to her house. Knock on the door and when she answers it just cap her... " One screenshot reads. The videos threaten the governor and anyone attempting to stop the plot once it's in action.Alleged conspirators discuss codes and protocol,...WW…

Bill BitzingerCourtesy Ferris State University3:40 PM, Nov 20, 2020BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — In a full staff meeting witihin the College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University earlier this semester, professor of physical sciences Thomas Brennan revealed that he is a COVID-19 denier, leaving a comment that disturbed many fellow faculty members., FSU's student-run newspaper, following this meeting, Brennan has posted to social media several times denying COVID-19. Brennan has also used the N-word in recent tweets.After these posts and these comments in the meeting, Ferris State...…Bill BitzingerCourtesy Ferris State University3:40 PM, Nov 20, 2020BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — In a full staff meeting witihin the College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University earlier this semester, professor of physical sciences Thomas Brennan revealed that he is a COVID-19 denier, leaving a comment that disturbed many fellow faculty members., FSU's student-run newspaper, following this meeting, Brennan has posted to social media several times denying COVID-19. Brennan has also used the N-word in recent tweets.After these posts and these comments in the meeting, Ferris State...WW…

FOX 179:37 PM, Jan 12, 2021ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph is expected to vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a member of his staff tells FOX 17.He’s now one of four House Republicans to publicly announce their plan to support impeaching Trump, ahead of the vote expected Wednesday.“Today the President characterized his inflammatory rhetoric at last Wednesday’s rally as “totally appropriate,” and he expressed no regrets for last week’s violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol," Upton said in a statement late Tuesday evening. This sends exactly the wrong signal...…FOX 179:37 PM, Jan 12, 2021ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph is expected to vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a member of his staff tells FOX 17.He’s now one of four House Republicans to publicly announce their plan to support impeaching Trump, ahead of the vote expected Wednesday.“Today the President characterized his inflammatory rhetoric at last Wednesday’s rally as “totally appropriate,” and he expressed no regrets for last week’s violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol," Upton said in a statement late Tuesday evening. This sends exactly the wrong signal...WW…

8:48 PM, Nov 19, 2020MUSKEGON, Mich. — According to online data, there have been 77 inmates within the Michigan Department of Corrections who have died after contracting the coronavirus.We spoke with a wife who is pleading with the state to keep prisoners, like her husband, safe behind bars.She tells FOX 17 it’s hard because there’s nothing she can really do from the outside. He talked with us as well, saying their concerns are not being addressed.“When he calls in, he’s like, ‘oh I’m so concerned’ he’s so worried that he’s gonna catch COVID,” said Shira Whitaker.Whitaker is...…8:48 PM, Nov 19, 2020MUSKEGON, Mich. — According to online data, there have been 77 inmates within the Michigan Department of Corrections who have died after contracting the coronavirus.We spoke with a wife who is pleading with the state to keep prisoners, like her husband, safe behind bars.She tells FOX 17 it’s hard because there’s nothing she can really do from the outside. He talked with us as well, saying their concerns are not being addressed.“When he calls in, he’s like, ‘oh I’m so concerned’ he’s so worried that he’s gonna catch COVID,” said Shira Whitaker.Whitaker is...WW…

7:55 PM, Oct 29, 2020GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan is tightening its restrictions on gatherings after linking more than 30 known outbreaks to things like family events, weddings and funerals.Starting immediately, indoor venues with fixed seating can only allow a max of 50 guests at a time, down from 500, and restaurants can only seat six people per table.That dining experience is about to get more personal thanks to COVID contact tracing. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says bars and restaurants will need to start collecting names and phone numbers of...…7:55 PM, Oct 29, 2020GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan is tightening its restrictions on gatherings after linking more than 30 known outbreaks to things like family events, weddings and funerals.Starting immediately, indoor venues with fixed seating can only allow a max of 50 guests at a time, down from 500, and restaurants can only seat six people per table.That dining experience is about to get more personal thanks to COVID contact tracing. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says bars and restaurants will need to start collecting names and phone numbers of...WW…

A Grand Rapids man receives a bill from UIA despite not having filed with them.8:02 PM, Jan 21, 2021GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man is worried about the state garnishing his wages after the Unemployment Insurance Agency says it overpaid him.The only problem is he never filed for benefits.It’s really confusing to him because he was working during the entire pandemic, and even when he wasn’t fully on the job, his employer still paid him.“The total they say I owe is $10,300,” said Tim Walters.He’s a sales adviser for Tony Betten Ford in Grand Rapids. Last year he was off the...…A Grand Rapids man receives a bill from UIA despite not having filed with them.8:02 PM, Jan 21, 2021GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man is worried about the state garnishing his wages after the Unemployment Insurance Agency says it overpaid him.The only problem is he never filed for benefits.It’s really confusing to him because he was working during the entire pandemic, and even when he wasn’t fully on the job, his employer still paid him.“The total they say I owe is $10,300,” said Tim Walters.He’s a sales adviser for Tony Betten Ford in Grand Rapids. Last year he was off the...WW…

Susan Walsh/APSenate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, before his meeting with Transportation Secretary-designate Pete Buttigieg. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)2:48 AM, Jan 23, 2021BY ALAN FRAM, AP — New President Joe Biden unveiled a bold immigration plan just days ago. And Democrats are already acknowledging that if anything emerges, it will likely be significantly more modest. Immigration is so politically flammable that it’s resisted major congressional action since the 1980s, and this time seems no...…Susan Walsh/APSenate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, before his meeting with Transportation Secretary-designate Pete Buttigieg. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)2:48 AM, Jan 23, 2021BY ALAN FRAM, AP — New President Joe Biden unveiled a bold immigration plan just days ago. And Democrats are already acknowledging that if anything emerges, it will likely be significantly more modest. Immigration is so politically flammable that it’s resisted major congressional action since the 1980s, and this time seems no...WW…

Geerpres7:02 PM, Jan 23, 2021MUSKEGON, Mich. — Geerpres, a Muskegon company, is introducing a potential solution to keep the air clear of COVID-19.The UVairo UV-C Air Sanitizer offers protection against airborne illnesses in indoor settings, according to Geerpres.We’re told that tests have shown the UVairo eliminates 96.7% of virus particles from the air in five minutes. Geerpres adds the machine kills 99.93% of viruses in 30 minutes.The UVairo reportedly comes in three different varieties equipped to handle different room sizes.We’re told the machine sanitizes the air by drawing...…Geerpres7:02 PM, Jan 23, 2021MUSKEGON, Mich. — Geerpres, a Muskegon company, is introducing a potential solution to keep the air clear of COVID-19.The UVairo UV-C Air Sanitizer offers protection against airborne illnesses in indoor settings, according to Geerpres.We’re told that tests have shown the UVairo eliminates 96.7% of virus particles from the air in five minutes. Geerpres adds the machine kills 99.93% of viruses in 30 minutes.The UVairo reportedly comes in three different varieties equipped to handle different room sizes.We’re told the machine sanitizes the air by drawing...WW…

7:25 PM, Nov 18, 2020GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thousands of people are expected to file for unemployment benefits due to Governor Whitmer’s new executive order that took effect Wednesday morning.But thousands of people who filed months ago still have not been paid.CHILDCARE WORKER“My hours, and the children, it just started getting lower and shorter until it just stopped,” said Queashia Kindred, who filed after she stopped working in childcare.She talked to me through a cracked phone because she can’t afford to replace it. Her MIWAM account shows her payments are processed but still...…7:25 PM, Nov 18, 2020GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thousands of people are expected to file for unemployment benefits due to Governor Whitmer’s new executive order that took effect Wednesday morning.But thousands of people who filed months ago still have not been paid.CHILDCARE WORKER“My hours, and the children, it just started getting lower and shorter until it just stopped,” said Queashia Kindred, who filed after she stopped working in childcare.She talked to me through a cracked phone because she can’t afford to replace it. Her MIWAM account shows her payments are processed but still...WW…