2 men convicted in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot seek new trial
Lawyers for two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan's governor are asking for a new trial, alleging misconduct by a juror and unfairness by the judge.
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Lawyers for two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan's governor are asking for a new trial, alleging misconduct by a juror and unfairness by the judge.
Semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron CSS is opening a new facility in Bay City, state officials announced Thursday.
A judge began hearing evidence Monday to determine if five men will face trial for their alleged roles in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Hours after President Joe Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for millions of Americans, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the plan will impact 1.4 million Michiganders.
According to a 2022 report by the Michigan Education Association, 92% percent of schools say substitutes are hard to come by, while 71% saw a shortage in full-time teaching positions.
Two men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be sentenced in December, a judge said Wednesday.
A jury on Tuesday convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, in a plot prosecutors described as a rallying cry for a U.S. civil war by anti-government extremists.
Jurors return Tuesday for their first full day of deliberations in the trial of two men accused of hatching a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the government's second shot at getting convictions in a case that emerged just before the 2020 presidential election.
A federal judge Thursday kept jurisdiction over a lawsuit seeking to close an oil pipeline crossing a section of the Great Lakes, rejecting Michigan's effort to shift the case to state court.
Two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 were "very eager" to move forward with the plan and expressed no reluctance, a key witness testified Wednesday.
Public transit in Michigan is getting a big boost with the announcement of over $23 million in grant awards to improve buses and bus facilities in the state.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing to suspend the Michigan sales tax on school supplies as part of the MI Back to School Plan.
A man charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was ecstatic and exclaimed, "That's it!" as he rode past her vacation home in 2020 and told an ally to make a video, according to trial evidence presented Monday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency as several communities in Southeast Michigan remain under a boil water advisory following a water main break.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration on Wednesday stopped recommending that masks be worn inside schools and other public places to curb COVID-19 in Michigan, pointing to a drop in cases and hospitalizations.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed a $2.2 billion spending bill that allocates federal COVID-19 aid for a continued boost in food assistance benefits and rental relief along with new grants to municipalities.
On Friday, June 11, the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously ordered the state elections board to certify a veto-proof initiative that would let Republican legislators wipe from the books a law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to issue sweeping pandemic orders.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday proposed expanding government-funded preschool to 22,000 eligible but unenrolled 4-year-olds in Michigan, saying too many cannot access an "incredible opportunity" because of inadequate funding.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday again vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have required legislative approval to extend Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions, as cases and hospitalizations continued to rise amid increasing vaccinations.
Elizabeth Hertel took over the Department of Health and Human Services on Jan. 22, the day Robert Gordon abruptly resigned.
Macomb County's Peter Lucido, a Republican who has criticized Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's nursing home policies in the pandemic, urged families with concerns about a relative's "transfer, incident or death" to submit a form to local law enforcement.
The Michigan Legislature, where majority Republicans have blasted Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over severance payments to top officials, on Tuesday disclosed nearly $700,000 worth of separation agreements or legal settlements over the past decade.
The governor was joined by Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies and members of Local 324 Union for Operating Engineers.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Wednesday afternoon providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19.
Michigan's environmental agency said Friday it has approved construction of an underground tunnel to house a replacement for a controversial oil pipeline in a channel linking two of the Great Lakes.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has issued boater safety reminders ahead of the Raft Off event taking place Saturday
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
The search continues for two adults and a child who were reported missing after a tubing outing along the Muskegon River.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Michigan's request for "individual assistance" funding in response to the March 6 tornadoes.
Under a new pilot program at the University of Michigan, first-semester grades for some students will not appear on external transcripts or factor into GPA calculations.
Detroit's Cooley High School, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2010, is being fully demolished to make way for a new athletic complex on the site.
A species of tick that was considered eradicated in the United States almost hitched a ride on leaves that arrived at Detroit Metro.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Michigan's request for "individual assistance" funding in response to the March 6 tornadoes.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has issued boater safety reminders ahead of the Raft Off event taking place Saturday
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
A federal judge ruled a jury must decide whether former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr violated Patrick Lyoya's civil rights when he shot him in the back of the head in 2022.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
Officials say Haddad will oversee all football and business operations and work with principal owner Sheila Hamp and the board of directors.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
The Raft Off on Lake St. Clair takes place on the second weekend in August, bringing thousands of boaters to Lake St. Clair.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Stellantis has announced the return of the Dodge Charger Super Bee. Take a look at the sights and hear the sounds as the Dodge presentation on Friday in Pontiac, Michigan, kicks off Woodward Dream Cruise week.
The Detroit City Council has approved a contract for railroad crossing repairs.
The Dearborn Homecoming Festival runs Friday through Sunday at Ford Field Park. Opening day included All-Stars Day special hours admission.