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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Michigan man sentenced to 58 years for sexual assault of a minor
A Branch County, Michigan, man will spend at least 58 years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. Alex New, 55, was convicted in June on two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The 55-year-old was sentenced earlier this week to 25 to 50 years in prison for each count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and 8 to 15 years for second-degree criminal sexual conduct. New was initially charged by Branch County prosecutors in 2016, but left the state and eluded law enforcement until he was found in Florida and extradited to Branch County in June 2024 as part of Operation Survivor Justice. New was extradited as part of Operation Survivor Justice, which is a partnership with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, county prosecutors and the U.S. Marshals to find, arrest, and return to Michigan fugitives with outstanding criminal sexual assault warrants. "Operation Survivor Justice continues to be a vital partnership, ensuring those who commit sexual assault face the consequences of their actions," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. "I commend the courage of the survivor in coming forward, and I am grateful to the Branch County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the prosecutors in my office for their work securing this significant sentence." After serving his prison sentence, New will be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Branch County home listings asked for more money in May - see the current median price here
The median home in Branch County listed for $275,000 in May, up 12.8% from the previous month's $243,750, an analysis of data from shows. Compared to May 2024, the median home list price slightly increased from $274,950. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Branch County, not houses that were sold. Information on your local housing market, along with other useful community data, is available at Branch County's median home was 1,543 square feet, listed at $165 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is up 7.5% from May 2024. Listings in Branch County moved steadily, at a median 45 days listed compared to the May national median of 51 days on the market. In the previous month, homes had a median of 53 days on the market. Around 68 homes were newly listed on the market in May, a 61.9% increase from 42 new listings in May 2024. The median home prices issued by may exclude many, or even most, of a market's homes. The price and volume represent only single-family homes, condominiums or townhomes. They include existing homes, but exclude most new construction as well as pending and contingent sales. In Michigan, median home prices were $299,900, a slight increase from April. The median Michigan home listed for sale had 1,618 square feet, with a price of $184 per square foot. Throughout the United States, the median home price was $440,000, a slight increase from the month prior. The median American home for sale was listed at 1,840 square feet, with a price of $234 per square foot. The median home list price used in this report represents the midway point of all the houses or units listed over the given period of time. Experts say the median offers a more accurate view of what's happening in a market than the average list price, which would mean taking the sum of all listing prices then dividing by the number of homes sold. The average can be skewed by one particularly low or high price. The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here. This story was written by Ozge Terzioglu. Our News Automation and AI team would like to hear from you. Take this survey and share your thoughts with us. This article originally appeared on Coldwater Daily Reporter: Branch County home listings asked for more money in May - see the current median price here
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
See Branch County weekend forecast here
Branch County can expect a warm weekend ahead, with temperatures forecast at a range of 83 to 90 degrees, according to data from AccuWeather. You can search for more information on hourly, daily, monthly weather forecasts and current air quality conditions for your location here. Need help deciding whether to stay inside or plan a trip out of the house this weekend? Here's a breakdown of the weekend forecast for Branch County. Friday is forecast to have a high of 89 degrees with a low of 68 degrees and humid, with a stray thunderstorm early at night. Expect the daytime temperature to feel eight degrees hotter at 97 degrees. There will be moderate rain during the day, with about less than an inch of rain expected. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing southwest at 9.2 miles per hour. With high temperatures forecast in the upcoming days, be sure to follow these tips to decrease the risk for heat-related illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people aged 65 and older are at high risk for heat-related illnesses. To avoid illness or death, make sure to stay inside in air conditioned buildings as much as possible, do not rely on a standing fan to cool you off during extreme heat, drink more water, and limit the use of big kitchen appliances like the stove or oven (it will make your house hotter). Even if those not at risk for heat-related illnesses should still limit strenuous outdoor activity (especially during midday when the sun is the hottest). The CDC also advises to drink more water, wear lightweight clothing, take cool showers, and never leave children or pets in cars. Friday's forecast high is above average for this time of year. The 30-year average maximum temperature for June 27 is 80 degrees. This internationally agreed-upon average represents climate data from 1991-2020 and is recalculated every 10 years. The forecast low is eight degrees hotter than the established normal of 60 degrees for this time of year. Historically, this day is usually a bit wet, with an average 0.11 inches of precipitation. Dust and dander: Indoor dust and dander levels will be extremely high. Actions to control indoor dust and dander are very strongly recommended. Hair frizz: Frizz is unavoidable! Sticky weather affects all hair types, so anyone may have a bad hair day! Saturday is forecast to have a high of 83 degrees with a low of 64 degrees and clear and humid at night. Expect the daytime temperature to feel six degrees hotter at 89 degrees. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing west northwest at 6.9 miles per hour. Saturday's forecast high is above average for this time of year. The 30-year average maximum temperature for June 28 is 80 degrees. The forecast low is four degrees hotter than the established normal of 60 degrees for this time of year. Historically, this day is usually a bit wet, with an average 0.11 inches of precipitation. Dust and dander: Indoor dust and dander levels will be high. Actions to control indoor dust and dander are recommended. Hair frizz: Frizz is likely for all hair types. Sunday is forecast to have a high of 90 degrees with a low of 69 degrees and partly cloudy, warm and humid at night. Expect the daytime temperature to feel eight degrees hotter at 98 degrees. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing southwest at 4.6 miles per hour. Sunday's forecast high is above average for this time of year. The 30-year average maximum temperature for June 29 is 81 degrees. The forecast low is eight degrees hotter than the established normal of 61 degrees for this time of year. Historically, this day is usually a bit wet, with an average 0.1 inches of precipitation. Dust and dander: Indoor dust and dander levels will be very high. Actions to control indoor dust and dander are strongly recommended. Hair frizz: Some frizz is possible, especially for people with naturally curly or wavy hair. Monday is forecast to have a high of 84 degrees with a low of 66 degrees and some rain and a thunderstorm early at night. Expect the daytime temperature to feel eight degrees hotter at 92 degrees. There will be heavy rain during the day, with about less than an inch of rain expected. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing southwest at 6.9 miles per hour. Monday's forecast high is above average for this time of year. The 30-year average maximum temperature for June 30 is 81 degrees. The forecast low is five degrees hotter than the established normal of 61 degrees for this time of year. Historically, this day is usually a bit wet, with an average 0.11 inches of precipitation. Dust and dander: Indoor dust and dander levels will be extremely high. Actions to control indoor dust and dander are very strongly recommended. Hair frizz: Frizz is likely for all hair types. In Michigan, daily weather forecasts can be unreliable at times due to the volatile nature of Lake Effect-cold air passing over warm water that causes extreme low or high temperatures-and lack of weather-measuring coverage in the state, according to Dr. Jeffrey Andresen, the State Climatologist for Michigan. The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across Michigan, generated with data from AccuWeather. Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here. This story was written by Ozge Terzioglu. Our News Automation and AI team would like to hear from you. Take this survey and share your thoughts with us. This article originally appeared on Coldwater Daily Reporter: See Branch County weekend forecast here
