The University of Minnesota says football coach P.J. Fleck isn't under investigation for trying to recruit Western Michigan University players. A sulfuric acid leak reported at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant. Covert Schools won't ask or tell about students immigration status.
The University of Minnesota is denying reports that football coach P.J. Fleck is under investigation for trying to bring players from his old team to Minneapolis. Speculation began when Western Michigan University linebacker Robert Spillane announced he was transferring. But Spillane says his decision to leave the Broncos isn't related to Fleck. (Kalamazoo Gazette)
Officials with The D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant say a sulfuric acid leak did not involve any nuclear material. The leak was identified on Wednesday. Plant officials notified the state that afternoon. (MLive)
Covert Schools say they don't plan to ask about the immigration status of students. District officials say if they become aware of a student's status, the won't share it with federal immigration services. (St. Joseph Benton Harbor Herald-Palladium)
Former State Representative Todd Courser has been found competent to stand trial on perjury charges. Courser is accused of lying under oath during a legislative hearing over using state resources to cover up an affair with fellow representative Cindy Gamrat. Courser resigned from the House and Gamrat was expelled in September of 2015. (Detroit News)
A recall has been issued for veal products sold in Michigan and five other states, as well as Canada. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the products from Ohio Farms were sold to food services, not directly to consumers. Food inspectors found possible e-coli contamination. (USDA news release)