| July 22, 2021 
 The law used by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to issue emergency orders without legislative approval during the pandemic is getting repealed. On Wednesday, the Michigan House approved Unlock Michigan’s initiative to repeal the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945, which Whitmer drew authority from to extend a state of emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic until the Michigan Supreme Court determined it was unconstitutional in October 2020. The Unlock Michigan initiative does not impact another, more recent state of emergency law on the books that allows the governor to declare a state of emergency for 28 days, after which point the governor must seek legislative approval for a state of emergency to continue. READ MORE  Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig took another step toward officially entering the race for governor on Wednesday, forming an exploratory committee and announcing an upcoming listening tour. Craig also released a video that features him driving around Detroit, showcasing things like the house he grew up in and improvements in policing. Not yet officially a candidate for governor, Craig has taken many steps in that direction, including retiring as Detroit Police Chief, making national television appearances and giving speeches. Recently, he spoke to Republican groups in Jackson and Grand Rapids. READ MORE  Deven Free liked playing his PlayStation, listening to rap music, making TikTok videos and spending his days barefoot outside. Now, his family is using those familiar sights and sounds to try and wake him from a coma-like state after he was shot with a BB gun nearly three months ago, Deven’s great aunt Lisa Shirley said in an interview with MLive. Deven was an active 12-year-old boy when tragedy struck the Galesburg family. Deven cannot talk or walk and only rarely opens his eyes, his aunt said. He cries sometimes and winces like he is in pain, but he cannot communicate with his parents, aunt or grandmother. READ MORE ►$40K and counting raised to help Michigan Center families affected by Faster Horses tragedy
 The FBI agent charged with assault smashed his wife’s head into a nightstand several times, according to court records. Richard Trask II is charged with one felony count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in Kalamazoo County District Court. The charge stems from a domestic violence incident that occurred after the couple attended a swingers' party, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office. He is the lead agent in the case against the people accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Whitmer. READ  A year later than originally planned, athletes have gathered in Tokyo, Japan, to compete in the Olympic Games. These athletes come from across the world, and some of them are from right here in Michigan. Are you curious who among the elite athletes have ties to our state? We put together this video to help you stay in the loop, if you're looking to root for fellow Michiganders. It's not just Team USA they are representing, either. Take a quick look at the athletes and their sports here: WATCH Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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