Police Activity in Downtown Lansing, Holt Superintendent Interviews Continue, and Michigan Senate Advances Hospital Debt Reform

A heavy law enforcement presence was reported late Tuesday night in downtown Lansing, though details remain limited.

According to reports, officers were seen around 10 p.m. in the area of Reutter Park. Authorities were reportedly searching for an individual, but the reason for the search has not been disclosed. No additional information about possible arrests or incidents has been released.

Holt Superintendent Interviews Continue

Meanwhile, the search for the next superintendent of Holt Public Schools continues Thursday.

Three of the six finalists for the position were interviewed by the school board Wednesday, with the remaining three candidates scheduled for interviews beginning at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The district is seeking a replacement for current superintendent Dr. David Hornak, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Clinton County Vandalism Investigation

Authorities in Clinton County, Michigan are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects connected to a vandalism case.

Investigators say individuals entered an abandoned home on Dexter Trail in Dallas Township during the early morning hours of February 21 and 22. The suspects allegedly caused an unknown amount of damage inside the property. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.

Toll Rates Set for Gordie Howe International Bridge

Officials have announced toll rates for the soon-to-open Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says passenger vehicles will pay $5.75 in U.S. currency or $8 Canadian. Commercial trucks and oversized vehicles will be charged $8.75 per axle in U.S. dollars or $12 Canadian. An official opening date for the bridge has not yet been announced.

Michigan Senate Advances Hospital Debt Reform

The Michigan Senate has approved a bipartisan package of legislation aimed at reforming how hospitals and debt collectors pursue unpaid medical bills.

The five-bill package now heads to the Michigan House of Representatives. The vote comes two weeks after Gretchen Whitmer urged lawmakers to pass the reforms during her State of the State address.

Marijuana Use on Probation Before State Supreme Court

The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether individuals on probation can be prohibited from using marijuana.

The case stems from a retail fraud suspect who tested positive for marijuana twice during a one-year probation period in 2021 and 2022. Her attorney argues that banning marijuana use violated state law.

Lansing Home and Garden Show Begins

The 30th annual Lansing Home and Garden Show begins Thursday at the MSU Pavilion.

The event runs through Sunday and features vendors, home improvement exhibits, landscaping displays, and gardening demonstrations.