https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-courts Michigan Courts en-US Copyright Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:44:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-02/state-faces-trial-over-2020-edenville-dam-failure Victims of the floods that devastated Midland, Gladwin and Saginaw counties will have their day in court this month as they pursue a lawsuit against the state of Michigan for improperly maintaining the Edenville dam. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:44:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-02/state-faces-trial-over-2020-edenville-dam-failure Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/mid-michigan-attorney-facing-jailtime-after-smuggling-drugs-into-st-louis-prison Jayne Carver is facing four felony counts after allegedly smuggling over 100 grams of controlled substances into Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:59:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/mid-michigan-attorney-facing-jailtime-after-smuggling-drugs-into-st-louis-prison Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-10/court-funding-legislation-on-its-way-to-whitmer Legislation that could lead to an overhaul of how Michigan courts are funded is on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. It is supposed to move toward a system that relies less on fines and fees and instead promotes more equitable funding between courts. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:43:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-10/court-funding-legislation-on-its-way-to-whitmer Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-12/suspects-plead-guilty-to-operating-sextortion-ring-that-provoked-michigan-teens-death Two Nigerian men blamed for the death of a Marquette teen two years ago have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to sexually exploit minors. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:35:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-12/suspects-plead-guilty-to-operating-sextortion-ring-that-provoked-michigan-teens-death Nicole Walton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-11/defendant-testifies-in-whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial Eric Molitor was asked about his ride to surveil Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's cabin in Elk Rapids in August, 2020. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:21:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-11/defendant-testifies-in-whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/court-hearing-to-determine-future-of-mining-in-bay-shore-set-for-fall A Charlevoix judge heard arguments from a gravel mine company and residents, who say mining in their Northern Michigan township violates a 30-year-old legal agreement. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:49:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-24/court-hearing-to-determine-future-of-mining-in-bay-shore-set-for-fall Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-04/michigan-attorney-generals-office-says-frivolous-lawsuit-to-blame The Third Circuit Court Thursday announced it had sanctioned Ottawa County for delaying over $80 million in opioid settlement funds from going out to other municipalities across Michigan. Daniel Boothe has the details. Thu, 04 May 2023 21:55:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-04/michigan-attorney-generals-office-says-frivolous-lawsuit-to-blame Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-03/residents-file-petition-against-mine-say-it-violates-legal-agreement Residents in a northern Michigan township are pushing back against a gravel mine operation.... this time in court. They say when the company restarted mining in the community, it violated the terms of a 30-year-old consent agreement. Wed, 03 May 2023 21:21:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-03/residents-file-petition-against-mine-say-it-violates-legal-agreement Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-29/michigan-judge-wont-remove-herself-from-abortion-case The judge who put a hold on enforcing Michigan’s abortion ban won’t remove herself from the case. That’s despite a request from the Legislature’s Republican leaders.Judge Elizabeth Gleicher issued the injunction in May, before the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. The injunction preemptively blocked enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statutory abortion ban after Roe versus Wade was overturned. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:27:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-29/michigan-judge-wont-remove-herself-from-abortion-case https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/mi-supreme-court-appointed-panel-seeks-funding-strategy-for-local-courts A panel created by the Michigan Supreme Court is seeking public input on ways to improve access to justice. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:27:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-27/mi-supreme-court-appointed-panel-seeks-funding-strategy-for-local-courts Rick Pluta | MPRN