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Whitmer kidnapping plot: Michigan governor, in essay, again blames Trump's 'violent rhetoric'

October 27, 2020

Whitmer kidnapping plot: Michigan governor, in essay, again blames Trump's 'violent rhetoric'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote an essay in The Atlantic on Tuesday about a foiled plot to kidnap her but spent nearly every word making a case against reelecting President Trump.

Bomb materials found during investigation into alleged Whitmer kidnapping plot: report

October 27, 2020

Bomb materials found during investigation into alleged Whitmer kidnapping plot: report

The recent discovery of bomb components has prompted federal prosecutors on Monday to request more time to seek grand jury indictments in the kidnapping conspiracy case involving Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula breaks two snowfall records in one day

October 26, 2020

Michigan's Upper Peninsula breaks two snowfall records in one day

The office recorded snowfall totals of 8.3 inches on Sunday, breaking the previous record of 3.1 inches set in 1976. The snowfall also set a new monthly record for October at 19.2 inches, breaking the previous record of 18.6 inches set in 1979.

Vietnam POW and Michigan native Donald 'Digger' Odell dies at 86

October 24, 2020

Vietnam POW and Michigan native Donald 'Digger' Odell dies at 86

Donald E. “Digger” Odell, an Air Force fighter pilot who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for more than five years after he was shot down near Hanoi in 1967, died on Thursday in Michigan. He was 86.

Newlywed police officers celebrated for returning to work the day after their wedding

October 23, 2020

Newlywed police officers celebrated for returning to work the day after their wedding

The two Grand Rapids, Michigan, police officers were married on the same day that demonstrators in the city began protesting police brutality as part of a national response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Michigan man accidentally buys two lottery tickets, wins $1 million twice

October 23, 2020

Michigan man accidentally buys two lottery tickets, wins $1 million twice

A Michigan man thought he made a costly mistake by accidentally buying two identical $2 lottery tickets, but it turned out he hit the $1 million jackpot twice.

In Rust Belt states, data could make the difference for Trump

October 23, 2020

In Rust Belt states, data could make the difference for Trump

With now just 11 days until the presidential election, incumbent Republican President Trump is increasingly focused on presenting his case to Rust Belt voters drifting towards Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

Detroit News backs John James, Republican challenger to Democrat Gary Peters, in Michigan Senate race

October 22, 2020

Detroit News backs John James, Republican challenger to Democrat Gary Peters, in Michigan Senate race

"Michigan would gain increased influence and better representation for its people in the U.S. Senate by electing John James," the editorial board said in a statement. "It would also send to the Senate a natural leader who could well become one of the chamber’s most powerful members.”

Potentially violent militia groups could be rampant leading up to elections in these five states: Report

October 22, 2020

Potentially violent militia groups could be rampant leading up to elections in these five states: Report

Five states-- Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Oregon-- could be hotbeds for militia groups to protest and carry out violent demonstrations leading up to Election Day, a new research study shows.

Michael Moore tells progressives Biden could be pressured to pass Medicare-for-all

October 21, 2020

Michael Moore tells progressives Biden could be pressured to pass Medicare-for-all

Filmmaker Michael Moore urged backers of Sen. Bernie Sanders to get out and vote for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, arguing they could help push the former vice president leftward to pass progressive priorities like Medicare-for-all.