U.S. investigators say preliminary information indicates that the emergency brake on the Amtrak train that derailed in Washington state went off automatically. Adding, a piece of technology that could've prevented the train from speeding was not functional. (Dec. 19) AP
This feline thief tries to be extremely sneaky when attempting to steal a bread roll from behind a laptop. Wochit
Highlights of this day in history: New Orleans marks completion of Louisiana Purchase; South Carolina is first state to secede from Union; Vermont Supreme Court rules in favor of homosexual couples; 'It's A Wonderful Life' premieres in New York. (Dec. 20) AP
Many of them don’t have power, water, or even food. But they have Hippie Jack and Mrs. Hippie, beacons of hope in a rainbow-colored bus. Humankind
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez discuss the state of the Detroit Lions after the 20-10 win over the Bears on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Ford Field.
The Sydney Bogg's Sweet Essentials in Berkley, with about seven employees, is much smaller than the Detroit factory and everything is handmade. Wochit
The newly renovated Detroit Club will reopen Jan. 12 after closing four years ago. Wochit
Christmas is right around the corner! And with the merry holiday comes a lot of fun facts that we bet some of you didn’t know, according to the Mirror. Buzz60's Natasha Abellard has the story. Buzz60
Eminem took to social media on Tuesday to reveal his much-anticipated tracklist for his newest album, "Revival." Wochit
These two metro Detroit secret Santas have given away about $150,000 of their own money to unsuspecting recipients in the past 10 years. Detroit Free Press
NTSB: No speed safety system on train
Cat slyly steals owner's food
Today in History for December 20th
Hippie Jack brings hope and help to “invisible people”
Lions realistically in playoff chase or is it fool's gold?
How candy is made at Sydney Bogg
The Detroit Club is reopening in January 2018
Interesting Christmas facts you might want to know
Eminem reveals new album collaborations
Couple spreads Christmas spirit, one crisp $100 bill at a time
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A Michigan fish dealer has been sentenced to four months in prison for buying and selling lake trout from Lake Michigan that had been illegally taken by a tribal fisherman.
The Grand Rapids Press reports that George Eugene Schrink pleaded guilty to false labeling of fish. He operates Walters Gold Coast Fisheries.
U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney in Kalamazoo also ordered Schrink to pay more than $270,000 in restitution.
More at Freep.com:
Schrink was caught in a three-year investigation conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The agency set up a covert business to buy and sell fish.
Investigators say Schrink bought more than 4,600 pounds of illegally harvested fish during a three-month period in 2014.
Government officials say over-harvesting and sea lampreys have caused the lake trout population to dip to a dangerously low level.
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