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Michigan dad speaks out about Nigerian sextortion suspects who led son to take his own life

August 18, 2023

Michigan dad speaks out about Nigerian sextortion suspects who led son to take his own life

Two Nigerian brothers pleaded not guilty Thursday to alleged sextortion crimes that led to 17-year-old Jordan DeMay's 2022 suicide. His father spoke out after the hearing.

Company behind contentious Michigan battery factory quietly appeared as Chinese foreign principal in filings

August 18, 2023

Company behind contentious Michigan battery factory quietly appeared as Chinese foreign principal in filings

The California-based Gotion Inc. quietly registered as a Chinese foreign principal amid contentious fights over a Michigan plant stemming from Chinese Communist Party influence concerns.

Michigan police, veterinarians save cat shot with arrow as shelter offers reward for offending archer's arrest

August 17, 2023

Michigan police, veterinarians save cat shot with arrow as shelter offers reward for offending archer's arrest

Michigan police rescued a cat found with an arrow piercing its body, collapsing both lungs, and took it to an adoption center for further help.

Man involved in gruesome 1996 teen beheading case granted reduced sentence, chance for parole

August 17, 2023

Man involved in gruesome 1996 teen beheading case granted reduced sentence, chance for parole

A man who committed a gruesome act of violence as a teenager, involving the killing and beheading of another teen, has been granted a reduced prison sentence and opportunity for release.

Groundwater treatment systems to address 'forever chemicals' planned near Michigan military base

August 17, 2023

Groundwater treatment systems to address 'forever chemicals' planned near Michigan military base

Efforts are underway to combat the contamination of groundwater caused by high levels of persistent and hazardous PFAS chemicals near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan.

Biden administration rejects pleas to strengthen regulations of large livestock farms that pollute waterways

August 16, 2023

Biden administration rejects pleas to strengthen regulations of large livestock farms that pollute waterways

The Environmental Protection Agency denied petitions to strengthen regulations of large livestock farms. Activists claim the farms pollute waterways with manure and other pollutants.

Michigan man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer during Jan. 6 US Capitol protest

August 16, 2023

Michigan man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer during Jan. 6 US Capitol protest

Matthew Thomas Krol, a man from Linden, Michigan, pleaded guilty to assaulting an officer during the U.S. Capitol protest on Jan. 6, 2021.

On this day in history, August 16, 1958, pop sensation Madonna is born in Michigan

August 16, 2023

On this day in history, August 16, 1958, pop sensation Madonna is born in Michigan

Pop star Madonna was born on this day in history, Aug. 16, 1958. The singer, actress, entrepreneur and mom was born in Michigan to an Italian family.

Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert

August 15, 2023

Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert

Lindsay Oberleitner, a clinical psychologist and education director at SimplePractice in Detroit, Michigan, explores the warning signs of social media addiction and offers potential solutions.

Michigan community stops Chinese company's latest land grab: Fighting them 'every step of the way'

August 14, 2023

Michigan community stops Chinese company's latest land grab: Fighting them 'every step of the way'

Chinese company Gotion's effort to purchase Michigan farmland was stopped in its tracks after the community took a stand against the move.