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Court baffled by Whitmer kidnapping plotters' transfer to federal prisons

October 30, 2023

Court baffled by Whitmer kidnapping plotters' transfer to federal prisons

Judge Thomas Wilson is seeking answers as to why two men convicted in connection with the plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have been transferred to federal prisons.

'That wasn't a dream': Michigan woman mistakes husband's $1M lottery win for dream

October 29, 2023

'That wasn't a dream': Michigan woman mistakes husband's $1M lottery win for dream

Charles Wolthuis (right) and his wife Jean Wolthuis (left) holding $1 million check.

Michigan Dems, Gretchen Whitmer are pursuing a Green New Deal, threatening future grid stability

October 27, 2023

Michigan Dems, Gretchen Whitmer are pursuing a Green New Deal, threatening future grid stability

Democrats in Michigan are pursuing an aggressive push to rapidly transition their state's economy to one that is highly reliant on green energy in an effort to fight global warming.

Michigan police find kidnapped man 'bound and injured' inside own car, arrest suspect with criminal history

October 26, 2023

Michigan police find kidnapped man 'bound and injured' inside own car, arrest suspect with criminal history

A man in Michigan was found in his own car "bound and injured" after he was kidnapped by a man from Florida with an extensive criminal history.

GOP lawmaker says pro-Israel sign at DC office defaced with bloody handprints

October 26, 2023

GOP lawmaker says pro-Israel sign at DC office defaced with bloody handprints

Michigan Republican Rep. Tim Walberg's "I stand with Israel" sign was defaced with bloody handprints, his office said in a press release on Thursday.

Michigan police investigate tire slashing near home of slain Jewish leader

October 26, 2023

Michigan police investigate tire slashing near home of slain Jewish leader

Michigan state investigators spent hours Tuesday at the home of slain synagogue president Samantha Woll, who was found stabbed to death early Saturday on her front lawn.

Detroit man gets 15 months probation for threatening to kill Gov. Whitmer, Sec. of State Benson

October 25, 2023

Detroit man gets 15 months probation for threatening to kill Gov. Whitmer, Sec. of State Benson

James Toepler, 60, of Detroit, has been sentenced to 15 months of probation for threatening to kill Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Michigan GOP state Rep. slams Dem leadership as House refuses to hold vote on resolution condemning Hamas

October 25, 2023

Michigan GOP state Rep. slams Dem leadership as House refuses to hold vote on resolution condemning Hamas

A Michigan state Republican is criticizing Democrat leadership in the state House for not allowing a vote on a bipartisan resolution to condemn Hamas' attack on Israel.

Slain synagogue leader Samantha Woll's final hours at Detroit wedding: 'She was happy, having fun'

October 25, 2023

Slain synagogue leader Samantha Woll's final hours at Detroit wedding: 'She was happy, having fun'

Jewish leader and political strategist Samantha Woll appeared optimistic and cheerful at a Detroit wedding celebration hours before she was found dead in her front lawn.

Detroit Council approves spending $14M in federal funds on inflatable dome

October 24, 2023

Detroit Council approves spending $14M in federal funds on inflatable dome

Detroit's City Council approved spending $13.9 million in federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan on an inflatable dome for Chandler Park.