Mid-Michigan News: Gas Plant Plans, SVSU Raises and a New Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit
Tennessee Execution Attempt Fails
Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike, who was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder she committed when she was 18.
Officials administered two doses of a lethal drug, but Pike remained alive and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Her attorneys said they had not been told about her condition.
Pike had been scheduled to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years.
Consumers Energy Proposes New Natural Gas Plant
Residents in the Big Country area got a look Wednesday at Consumers Energy's plan to build a new natural gas plant at its Karn Energy Center.
The project still needs approval from local government and the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Consumers Energy says the plant could bring construction jobs, permanent positions and additional local tax revenue. The company hopes to have the plant operating by 2031.
SVSU Faculty Getting a Raise
Faculty members at Saginaw Valley State University are getting a pay increase.
The SVSU Board of Control approved a new three-year contract with the university's Faculty Association during a special meeting Monday.
The agreement includes raises for faculty along with additional university contributions toward health insurance.
Midland County Sheriff's Office Creating K-9 Unit
The Midland County Sheriff's Office is establishing a new Canine Unit with help from a grant from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.
The grant will pay for a dedicated vehicle and specialized equipment needed to operate the program.
The Sheriff's Office plans to have the new K-9 program up and running later this year.
Sports
In the National League Wild Card Series, the Phillies beat the Braves 4-3, while the Padres defeated the Cubs 4-1.
In the American League, the White Sox beat the Astros 7-3, and the Yankees knocked off the Red Sox 9-2.
Mid-Michigan Weather
Today: Showers, with thunderstorms possible. High 71.
Tonight: Showers, mainly before 11 p.m. Low 51.
Friday: Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradually clearing. High 66.
Saturday: Sunshine and a high of 64.
