Nation Sep 15 3 men found not guilty of supporting plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer A jury acquitted three men Friday in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a scheme that was portrayed as an example of homegrown terrorism on the eve of the 2020 presidential election.
Nation Aug 23 Men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war, prosecutor says A prosecutor says three men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wanted to start a civil war.
Nation Aug 04 Appeals court throws out conviction in case where judge said Black man 'looks like a criminal to me' Judge Stephen Murphy said he was frustrated by a series of delays when he made the remark in 2020. Murphy ultimately apologized for calling Liggins a criminal.
Economy Jul 31 Michigan court affirms critical benefits for thousands badly injured in car wrecks For decades, people injured in crashes were entitled to lifetime payment for "all reasonable charges" related to care and rehabilitation. But a new state law that kicked in in 2019 set a fee schedule and a cap on reimbursements.
Nation Jun 27 Michigan prison system ordered to recognize pro-race separation faith group The decision from a federal court overrides concerns by state officials that Christian Identity could pose a security threat because of its belief in separation of races.
Nation Jun 19 Americans reflect on end of slavery for Juneteenth Monday’s federal holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the bloody Civil War.
Politics Mar 23 Oxford school shooter's parents can face involuntary manslaughter trial The Michigan Court of Appeals says the parents of a teenager who killed four students at a high school can face trial for involuntary manslaughter. The groundbreaking case involves criminal responsibility for the acts of a child.
Nation Feb 27 5 days after severe ice storm, some in Michigan still lack power A new storm teeming with freezing rain and strong winds is socking Michigan. It's a fresh challenge for crews that have been trying to restore electricity to thousands of people who have been in the dark since ice snapped lines…
Politics Dec 15 3 men receive prison time for helping Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.
Politics Dec 09 Judge dismisses Flint water crisis charges against former Michigan governor The Republican was charged with misdemeanor misconduct in office for allegedly failing to supervise the officials who allowed Flint's water to become tainted with lead.