Michigan judge loses docket after she’s recorded insulting gays and Black people

Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket on Aug. 27 for unspecified misconduct. PONTIAC, Mich. — A suburban Detroit judge is no longer handling cases after a court official turned over recordings of her making anti-gay insults and referring to Black people as lazy. Oakland County Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan was … Read more

State inspections go away for Texas drivers in less than 4 months: What you need to know

Those with cars registered in and around major Texas cities will still need to pass an emissions test. AUSTIN, Texas — The need for Texas drivers to get their annual state inspections is coming to an end. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Texans won’t need state inspections on non-commercial vehicles before getting their registration. The Texas … Read more

Man suffering from ‘extensive’ burns after reportedly lighting himself on fire during argument

According to BPD witnesses say that the man was arguing with a woman when he became “irate” and began acting erratically. BEAUMONT, Texas — A 37-year-old man is reportedly in critical but stable condition after he lit himself on fire during an argument Saturday morning. The Beaumont Police Department received a call for family violence … Read more

An Arizona couple spent thousands on an exclusive Disney club membership and sued when they were banned. They lost the lawsuit.

The couple has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the membership and lawsuit. GILBERT, Ariz. — A Gilbert couple spent $400,000 suing Disney after being banned from an exclusive club at the park called Club 33. The park claimed the husband was drunk in public but he claimed he was having a medical episode. … Read more

Road closures expected ahead of filming for critically acclaimed TV series in downtown SA

City officials say the closures along Broadway will begin September 16 and are expected to end on or before September 27. SAN ANTONIO — As city officials prepare to facilitate areas of downtown San Antonio to accommodate the filming of parts of the anticipated second season of the Paramount+ original series “1923” – drivers should … Read more