A man was killed and two women were injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday night in Clinton County, according to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office.

The crash occurred shortly before 9 p.m. at the intersection of Hollister and French roads. Authorities said all three individuals involved were from Elsie. The two injured women are expected to recover. Two passengers in one of the vehicles were not hurt.

Fifth Third Bank Closing Lansing-Area Branches

Fifth Third Bank is preparing to close three Lansing-area branches this summer following its acquisition of Comerica Bank.

The closures include locations on Saginaw Highway and Clippert Street in Lansing, as well as a branch on Okemos Road. The local closures are part of a larger plan that will see 75 branches shut down across Michigan.

New Apartment Complexes Open in Lansing

The Lansing Housing Commission celebrated the completion of two new apartment developments Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Riverview 220 and Grand Vista Place apartment buildings, located on Grand Avenue near Kalamazoo Street, represent a $41.2 million investment in housing. Officials marked the opening of the new complexes, which are expected to expand housing opportunities in the city.

UAW Members Walk Off Job at American Axle Plant

Approximately 1,000 members of the United Auto Workers began striking Monday at an American Axle manufacturing plant in Three Rivers after contract negotiations broke down.

Workers represented by UAW Local 2093 established picket lines at the St. Joseph County facility. Local bargaining chair Josh Jagger told WOOD-TV that workers are seeking improved compensation and greater equity between hourly employees and management.

"When our profit sharing comes out, our members average about $250 to $300 a year," Jagger said. "When they hand out $10,000 to $30,000 bonuses to salaried employees, the disparity between the hourly and management workers is gross."

American Axle has not publicly commented on the strike.

Slotkin Introduces 'Drain the Slush Fund Act'

Michigan U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin has joined two Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation known as the Drain the Slush Fund Act.

The proposal would prevent taxpayer funds from being used for payments to President Donald Trump, his associates, individuals convicted of crimes, or those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The legislation follows the creation of a $1.77 billion anti-weaponization fund intended to compensate individuals who claim they were politically targeted by prosecutors. A federal judge has temporarily halted the fund. The U.S. Department of Justice said it disagrees with the court's decision but will comply with the ruling.

Voting Open for Michigan 'I Voted' Sticker Contest

Michigan residents can now vote for their favorite "I Voted" sticker designs for the November election.

The Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force selected 75 semifinalist entries across multiple age categories. Public voting is now underway through the Michigan Department of State website.

Winning designs will be featured during Michigan's upcoming elections.

Michigan auto workers have launched a strike against major General Motors supplier American Axle after contract negotiations failed to produce a new labor agreement before a midnight deadline.

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain announced the strike during a livestream Sunday night, saying the company had not offered workers a fair contract before the deadline expired.

“American Axle, time is up. No contract, no axles,” Fain declared.

Picketing began Monday morning at an American Axle facility in St. Joseph County on Michigan’s west side. Union leaders say workers are standing firm after what they describe as difficult negotiations and unfair treatment by management.

UAW Local 2093 Bargaining Chair Josh Jagger accused the company of engaging in unfair labor practices during the contract talks.

“They have tried to intimidate us, harass us, calling the police on us for exercising our First Amendment rights,” Jagger said. “We will not be intimidated. We will not be ignored.”

American Axle had not publicly commented on the strike as of Monday morning.

Gas Prices Continue to Decline Across Michigan

Michigan motorists are seeing some relief at the pump despite fuel prices remaining relatively high.

According to AAA Michigan, the statewide average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.38, down 27 cents from a week ago.

The Lansing area saw an even larger decline, with prices averaging $4.19 per gallon, a decrease of more than 30 cents compared to the previous week.

Cleary University Student Remains in ICE Custody

A Venezuelan student-athlete attending Cleary University in Howell remains in federal immigration custody following a traffic stop earlier this week.

Karlina Perdomo is being held at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, the largest immigration detention facility in Michigan.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say Perdomo was detained Tuesday after her vehicle’s license plate was flagged during a traffic stop. However, family members have questioned that explanation, saying she possessed a valid driver’s license and insurance and that the vehicle was properly registered and current on payments.

Relatives say they first learned of her detention through a Facebook post.

Perdomo’s first immigration hearing is scheduled for June 8.

Local Seniors Celebrate Graduation

Thousands of Mid-Michigan students celebrated graduation Sunday as commencement ceremonies were held for seniors from Holt, Mason, Okemos, Haslett and DeWitt high schools.

Graduation ceremonies for seniors in the Lansing School District are scheduled for Saturday at the Breslin Center.

Community Honors Organ Donor Legacy

Community members gathered Sunday in Lansing for the annual Amaya Edmond Day of Service, honoring the life of the 7-year-old girl who died during a home invasion in 2010.

Although her life was cut short, Edmond saved five others through organ donation.

Volunteers spent the day creating comfort blankets for families navigating the organ donation process during an event hosted by Gift of Life Michigan and U of M Health Sparrow.

The annual service project continues to celebrate Edmond’s legacy while raising awareness about the impact of organ donation.