I-96 shooter suspect to undergo competency exam
The man accused of randomly shooting at motorists along Interstate 96 made his his first appearances in court yesterday. Raulie Wayne Casteel was arrested last week for the shootings.
More from the Detroit Free Press:
Making his first physical appearances in court, the 43-year-old father from Wixom had pre-examination conferences Wednesday in district courts in Howell and Novi. He faces numerous felony charges, including assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a weapon with unlawful intent and intentionally firing a firearm from a vehicle. Neither of Casteel's attorneys would comment after the hearings.
Chrysler to announce new jobs today
More signs of recovery for Chrysler. From the Detroit Free Press:
Chrysler will provide more evidence today that its recovery is in full swing as it details plans to invest $238 million in three Michigan plants and add about 1,250 jobs so it can ramp up production of its engines and pickups. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and UAW Vice President General Holiefield are scheduled to be at Chrysler's Mack Avenue Engine I plant this morning for the announcement.
Firearm deer hunting season starts today
Hunters are taking to their favorite spots as firearm deer season begins today.
Michigan Radio's Steve Carmody reports, fewer licenses are being handed out this season:
The day before the start of firearms deer season is usually the busiest day at retailers who sell hunting licenses. The state has reduced the number of antlerless deer licenses because of a viral disease, known as Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease or EHD. The disease has been present in Michigan for decades. But this year, weather conditions led to an unusually early outbreak of the disease.
State officials say virus has killed more than 13,000 deer this fall in more than 30 Michigan counties.
