Focus West Michigan for 7-31-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published July 31, 2024 at 3:42 PM EDT

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The AG is keeping the case against a former MSP detective from going to federal court, a local non-profit is offering free shoes to students, an exploration on the use of AI in political ads, and more.

Today on Focus West Michigan: The Attorney General is keeping the case against a former Michigan State Police detective from going to federal court, a local non-profit is offering free shoes to students, an exploration on the use of AI in political ads, and more state and West Michigan news.

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