Flint Man Sentenced to Over 18 Years for Heroin Possession
Isiah L. Claiborne, 38, of Flint, was sentenced on Aug. 24, 2026, to 224 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin.
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Crime & Courts
2 reportsFormer School Security Guard Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Ryan Dookhan targeted an eleven-year-old victim on Roblox, according to the Justice Department sentencing announcement.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 report- Mass Casualty IncidentsAug 16, 2026, 12:53 p.m. ETRevised · v4Lake Township, Missaukee County, Michigan, United States
Five killed, one injured in shootings at Missaukee County, Michigan home
Relatives identified two of the dead as Amanda Everitt, 41, and her teenage son Eric, after the August 14 shootings in Lake Township.
Disaster Declarations
37 reportsMontcalm County Approved for Individual Assistance in Federal Major Disaster Declaration
Montcalm County residents affected by spring storms and flooding can apply for FEMA household grants under a major disaster declaration.
Oceana County Approved for Federal Individual Assistance Following Flooding and Severe Storms
A major disaster declaration provides federal grants for eligible households in Oceana County affected by April severe weather.
Major Disaster Declared for Alcona County Following Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal individual and public assistance have been approved for Alcona County following April flooding and storms.
Oscoda County Granted Federal Public Assistance for Severe Storms and Flooding
Oscoda County has been included in a federal major disaster declaration, making funding available for public infrastructure repair but not household grants.
Nursing Home Enforcement
2 reportsRegency Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Utica Faces Medicare Payment Denial
CMS enforcement record shows a six-day payment denial for the Utica facility, effective June 17, 2026.
The Laurels of Hudsonville Faces 27-Day Medicare Payment Denial
Federal enforcement record shows a payment denial for the Hudsonville nursing home, effective July 1, 2026.
Plane Crashes
1 reportThree killed in Hawker 800XP crash near Bath, Michigan
An accident record lists three people on board and three fatalities in the October 16 crash of a Mexican-registered business jet; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.