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What we learned about Brendan Santoโs death after private investigator reveals new findings
New evidence has been revealed in the death of Brendan Santo, thanks to private investigator Ryan Robison, who has connections with the case.
โNo closureโ: Brendan Santoโs parents demand truth in sonโs mysterious death
For the first time in nearly three years, the parents of Brendan Santo are breaking their silence and demanding answers in their sonโs mysterious death.
The new pieces of evidence raising major questions about Brendan Santoโs death
New pieces of evidence linked to Brendan Santoโs death have been uncovered and raise major questions about what police concluded about the case.
Medical examiner says Brendan Santoโs cause of death should be โundeterminedโ
Should the case of Brendan Santoโs death have been closed? A medical examiner weighs in on on the autopsy report.
Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing receives second life sentence
Rashad Maleek Trice was previously sentenced to life without parole in a Michigan court before he was sentenced on Friday to life imprisonment on federal charges.
Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing sentenced to life
He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct on July 1, 2024, almost exactly a year after the crimes were committed.
Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith
Rashad Maleek Trice is expected to be sentenced Friday morning after pleading guilty to killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith and assaulting her mother in 2023.
Department of Attorney General finds officers acted in self-defense in killing of Lansing man
The Michigan Department of Attorney General concluded its investigation in the review of the shooting death of Stephen Luis Romero, 33, of Lansing, without issuing charges against the officers involved who acted in self-defense.
Video: High-speed chase with stolen pickup ends in crash outside Howell
The driver is accused of reckless driving, breaking into a home and stealing a pickup before leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Livingston County.
Michigan lawmaker claims โfalse accusationsโ led to assault, weapons arrest
Michigan lawmaker Neil Friske issued a statement regarding the police investigation of his arrest for alleged assault and weapons crimes.
Warning issued as new drug is linked to overdose deaths in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning Michigan residents about medetomidine, which is a new drug that has been identified in overdose deaths across the state.
Upcoming Check Your Heart Rally in Lansing encourages organ donation education, registration
This year, the event is focusing on the need for organ, eye and issue donation education, especially for teenagers getting their first driverโs license.
Victims of Memorial Day mass shooting in Lansing likely uninvolved bystanders
A 17-year-old boy was killed in the shooting, a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old were critically injured and four other victims are expected to survive.
Ohio woman pleads guilty to leaving โdeath threatโ voicemail for Michigan rep.
An Ohio woman pleaded guilty leaving a race-based and politically motivated death threat to a Michigan state representative in 2021.
Ex-Michigan House Speaker pleads not guilty to felony embezzlement charges
The former Michigan House of Representatives leader, Lee Chatfield, and his wife were arraigned on embezzlement charges Thursday, May 2.
Ex-Michigan House Speaker charged in โflagrantโ misuse of nonprofit funds, embezzlement
The charges include conducting a criminal enterprise, embezzlement from a nonprofit, conspiracy to commit embezzlement from a nonprofit and more.
Michigan man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting at least 8 boys
An East Lansing man who prosecutors say sexually exploited at least eight young boys has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smithโs kidnapping, death under new agreement
The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a new plea agreement.
Man admits to kidnapping, strangling Wynter Cole Smith to death in plea agreement
The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a plea agreement filed Thursday.
Remembrance gathering held for victims on anniversary of Michigan State University mass shooting
Michigan State University held a remembrance gathering on the anniversary of the Feb. 13, 2023, mass shooting that left three students dead and five critically injured.
MSU makes progress in safety after shooting, but more needs to be done
Security updates have been put in place one year after the mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, but there is still a list of needed changes.
One year later: Michigan State University remembers victims of campus tragedy
The Spartan community came together to honor the victims. It was a time of reflection for many, and as they looked back, emotions from that night returned.
Berkey Hall, site of Michigan State massacre, reopens to students nearly 1 year later
A Michigan State University academic building that was the site of the 2023 mass shooting reopened Monday almost one year later.
Michiganโs capitol building reopens Thursday after bomb threat prompted evacuation
Operations were resuming Thursday at the Michigan Capitol building after it was targeted by an emailed bomb threat the day before.
Ex-staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlement
Two former staffers for former state house speaker Lee Chatfield are pleading not guilty to embezzlement charges in Lansing.
2 former staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty to embezzlement
Two former staffers for former state house speaker Lee Chatfield are pleading not guilty to embezzlement charges in Lansing.
Gun safety, abortion, right-to-work: These Michigan laws, repeals take effect in 2024
Michigan lawmakers passed new laws and amendments, and agreed to repeal some, in 2023, and they're going to take effect in 2024 -- here's a look.
Family of man shot, killed by Lansing police files $100M lawsuit
The family of Stephen Romero has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the city of Lansing and Lansing police officers Donovan Moore, Jeff Kurtz, and another unnamed officer for shooting and killing him.
MSU trustees vote to release Nassar documents to Michigan Attorney General
The university has been criticized for its handling of the Nassar investigation and its dealings with survivors in the aftermath of his arrest and conviction.
Michigan high court declines to immediately hear appeal of ruling allowing Trump on primary ballot
Michiganโs Supreme Court has refused to immediately hear an appeal of a lower courtโs ruling that would allow former President Donald Trumpโs name on the stateโs presidential primary ballot.
Man accused of kidnapping, killing Wynter Cole Smith to stand trial in Lansing
The man charged in the kidnapping and believed murder of 2-year-old Lansing girl Wynter Cole Smith was on Tuesday ordered to stand trial after waiving his right to a preliminary examination.
Emotional, chaotic board meeting at Michigan State University ends with same leadership in place
An emotional and, at times, chaotic board meeting at Michigan State University ended with the same leadership in place in East Lansing.
Michigan State University Board of Trustees Chair says she wonโt resign amid allegations
Michigan State University Board of Trustees Chair Rema Vassar made it clear Tuesday afternoon she has no plans to resign.
Report: Police response to Michigan State mass shooting was efficient, effective
Police response to the February shootings at Michigan State University that left three students dead was efficient and effective, according to the results of a third-party review that were released to the public on Tuesday.
Oxford shooterโs parents heading to trial after state Supreme Court denies appeal
The parents of the Oxford High School shooter are officially headed to trial on involuntary manslaughter charges after the state Supreme Court on Tuesday denied their appeals to get their cases thrown out.
MSU coach Mel Tucker responds to sexual harassment allegations
He called the investigation โdevoid of any semblance of fairness,โ and that his upcoming hearing would be โso flawed that there is no other opportunity for the truth to come out.โ
Report: Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker investigated for sexual harassment
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker was investigated after a woman reported sexual harassment, according to reports.
Michigan State installs metal detectors at Spartan Stadium ahead of 2023 football season
Metal detectors have been installed at Michigan State Universityโs Spartan Stadium ahead of the busy college football season in an effort to โenhance securityโ in the wake of the schoolโs mass shooting earlier this year.
Few showers & cooler for Saturday; Updated list of tornadoes from Thursdayโs severe weather
The tranquil weather continues for the start of the weekend with a few rain showers and some sunshine on Saturday
โMy heart is racingโ: 1 killed, others hurt after tornado hits I-96 in Ingham County
The impact from the tornado that blew through Ingham County could be seen for miles. Along I-96, between Williamston Road and M-52, hundreds of trees snapped to pieces.
1 killed, several badly hurt, 25 cars damaged by โpossible tornadoโ on I-96
Police said one person was killed, several others were badly injured, and more than 25 cars were damaged by a โpossible tornadoโ on I-96.
6 tornadoes confirmed as Michigan storms down trees and power lines; 5 people killed
Officials say at least six tornadoes touched down in Michigan as part of severe storms powered by strong winds that killed five people, while downing trees, tearing roofs off buildings and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power.
14 accused fake electors appear in Lansing court for trying to overturn 2020 presidential election
On Friday in Lansing, 14 of the 16 accused fake electors appeared before a judge for a probable cause hearing as they stand accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Man accused of kidnapping, killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit pleads not guilty
Rashad Trice, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit, appeared in court Monday to answer federal charges.
Michigan State University to pause classes, exams on 1-year anniversary of mass shooting
Michigan State University will pause classes and exams and will hold a remembrance event on Feb. 13, 2024, the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting that killed three students, officials announced Tuesday.
Checking back in on Michigan Gov. Whitmerโs promises 6 months after State of the State
Even Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs detractors (and there remain quite a few in our polarized times) have to admit she managed to accomplish most of the objectives she laid out in her State of the State address back in January.
Wynter Cole Smithโs accused kidnapper to face all charges as one case -- hereโs how that works
The man suspected of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith is accused of committing crimes in three different counties, but the stateโs attorney general wants to consolidate the case to just one county.
โSheโs goneโ: Prosecutors reveal new text messages in Michigan Amber Alert case against Rashad Trice
Rashad Trice, 26, had his very first appearance in a federal courtroom for his alleged role in the death of his ex-girlfriendโs daughter, 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.
Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything suspected kidnapper, police said during car chase, arrest
Video showing the chase and arrest of the man suspected of kidnapping and killing Wynter Cole Smith revealed what was said as officers struggled with him and realized the 2-year-old girl wasnโt in the car.
The life of a Spartan: Navigating disaster, tragedy amid a pandemic, mass shooting at Michigan State University
A student shares his uniquely challenging and complicated college experience bookended by a global pandemic and a mass school shooting.
โIโll do the rest of my life in prisonโ: Watch police arrest, question Wynter Cole Smithโs accused kidnapper
When police arrested the man suspected of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith, the 2-year-old girl was nowhere to be found. Now, Local 4 has obtained exclusive video showing the car chase, arrest, and conversation between officers and Rashad Trice.
Officials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with pink cellphone charger after Amber Alert
Officials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with a pink cellphone charging cord that was found on her body days after the Amber Alert.
Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything we know from Amber Alert to discovery of body to criminal charges
Hereโs everything we know about the Wynter Cole Smith case, from the Amber Alert to the discovery of her body to the charges against her suspected kidnapper.
Man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith could face death penalty
The man accused of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith after attacking her mother in Lansing is facing federal kidnapping charges.
Suspected kidnapper officially charged in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith
The man suspected of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith after attacking her mother in Lansing and fleeing police in St. Clair Shores has officially been charged in connection with the 2-year-old girlโs death.
Man linked to disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith moved to Ingham County Jail
The man linked to the disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith, accused of attacking her mother in Lansing, and charged with fleeing St. Clair Shores police has been moved from the hospital to a jail cell.
Community activists hold vigil to honor life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith on Detroitโs east side
Community activists held a vigil to honor the life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.
Man linked to abduction of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith from Lansing charged with fleeing police
Rashad Maleek Trice, 26, of Detroit, has been charged with fleeing police after officials say he attacked his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend and kidnapped her daughter, 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.
Grandpa of Wynter Cole Smith has message for person who killed her, left her in Detroit alley
The grandfather of Wynter Cole Smith has a message for the person who killed the 2-year-old girl and left her body in an alley in Detroit.
Family of Wynter Cole Smith invites public to vigil in her memory -- here are the details
The family of Wynter Cole Smith invited the public to a vigil in memory of the 2-year-old girl, whose body was found in Detroit days after her abduction, police said.
Family of Wynter Cole Smith releases statement after 2-year-oldโs body found in Detroit
The family of Wynter Cole Smith has released a statement after the 2-year-old girlโs body was found in a Detroit alley nearly three days into an Amber Alert.
FBI: Scene where 2-year-oldโs body found in Detroit under โthoroughโ investigation
Investigators were working Wednesday night to meticulously process the Detroit scene where the body of a missing 2-year-old girl was found days after she was kidnapped.
An attack, an Amber Alert, and days of searching: Timeline of Wynter Cole Smithโs abduction, discovery
The days-long Amber Alert for Wynter Cole Smith came to an end Wednesday night when Detroit police found her body in an overgrown alley.
What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit days after Amber Alert
The body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith was found in an overgrown alley nearly three days after she was kidnapped in Lansing.