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Man who killed 83-year-old Michigan woman as teen eligible for parole under new guidelines

December 21, 2023

Man who killed 83-year-old Michigan woman as teen eligible for parole under new guidelines

Shawn Commire, 32, currently serving a life sentence for killing Rita Salogar when he was 16, is now eligible for parole under new sentencing guidelines for minor offenders.

Veterans shame Democrat in top 2024 House race for wearing Army uniform during event despite never serving

December 21, 2023

Veterans shame Democrat in top 2024 House race for wearing Army uniform during event despite never serving

A Democrat House candidate is taking heat from a group of Michigan veterans angry over his decision to wear an Army-issued jacket at a Veterans Day event despite never serving.

Detroit cop charged with manslaughter in death of 71-year-old man he punched

December 20, 2023

Detroit cop charged with manslaughter in death of 71-year-old man he punched

Former Detroit police officer Juwan Marquise-Alexander Brown is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 71-old-man whom he allegedly punched to the ground during an altercation.

Michigan woman walks stage at college graduation with 10-day-old daughter inside gown

December 20, 2023

Michigan woman walks stage at college graduation with 10-day-old daughter inside gown

A Michigan woman received her college degree from Ferris State University with her 10-day-old daughter tucked inside her graduation gown.

Michigan police officer saves woman trapped inside burning pickup truck, video shows

December 20, 2023

Michigan police officer saves woman trapped inside burning pickup truck, video shows

Fraser Police Officer Cameron Rieper pulled an elderly woman to safety after her pickup truck crashed and burst into flames, authorities said.

Michigan youth counselors get probation after death of restrained Black teen ruled homicide

December 20, 2023

Michigan youth counselors get probation after death of restrained Black teen ruled homicide

Two former youth counselors have been sentenced to 18 months of probation in connection with the death of 16-year-old Cornelius Fredericks at Lakeside Academy in Michigan.

UMich law students push for man's exoneration in beer theft case

December 18, 2023

UMich law students push for man's exoneration in beer theft case

The University of Michigan law school's Innocence Clinic is working to exonerate Richard Leach, whom they claim was erroneously convicted of stealing two packs of beer.

Michigan man implicated in young woman's 1980 murder

December 18, 2023

Michigan man implicated in young woman's 1980 murder

Douglas Laming, 70, of Fort Gratiot, Michigan, was arrested Friday for allegedly killing Karen Umphrey in 1980 before dumping her body in a state game area.

Democratic Michigan Senate hopeful Elissa Slotkin worried Biden weighing her down in 2024: Report

December 18, 2023

Democratic Michigan Senate hopeful Elissa Slotkin worried Biden weighing her down in 2024: Report

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., has "expressed concern to allies that she may not be able to win her race if Biden is at the top of the ticket," The Washington Post reported.

Michigander, self-professed 'militia enthusiast,' gets 51 months on Jan. 6-related charges

December 15, 2023

Michigander, self-professed 'militia enthusiast,' gets 51 months on Jan. 6-related charges

Matthew Krol, 65, of Linden, Michigan, was sentenced Friday to four years and three months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.