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Judge: Michigan man ‘1 step from becoming psychopath’ in starvation death of disabled brother
Read full article: Judge: Michigan man ‘1 step from becoming psychopath’ in starvation death of disabled brotherA Michigan man who pleaded guilty in his disabled brother’s starvation death was sentenced Monday to a minimum of 30 years in prison by a judge who said the defendant is “one step away from becoming a psychopath.”
Why Michigan judge stopped organ donation for woman on life support
Read full article: Why Michigan judge stopped organ donation for woman on life supportEmotions were running high in a Metro Detroit courtroom after a judge decided to stop the organ donation process involving a woman on life support.
Emotions run high in Metro Detroit courtroom as judge stops organ donation for woman on life support
Read full article: Emotions run high in Metro Detroit courtroom as judge stops organ donation for woman on life supportEmotions are running high in a Metro Detroit courtroom after a judge decided to stop the organ donation process involving a woman on life support.
Michigan woman sentenced to life in prison in starvation death of son
Read full article: Michigan woman sentenced to life in prison in starvation death of sonA western Michigan woman convicted of murder and child abuse in the starvation death of a disabled 15-year-old son who weighed just 69 pounds has sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole.
Michigan mom found guilty of murder, child abuse in starvation death of son
Read full article: Michigan mom found guilty of murder, child abuse in starvation death of sonA jury has found a western Michigan woman guilty of murder and child abuse in the starvation death of her disabled 15-year-old son who weighed just 69 pounds.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Southfield A&T ends Belleville’s 38-game winning streak in championship stunner
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Southfield A&T ends Belleville’s 38-game winning streak in championship stunner3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
2 kids, 2 troopers hurt in Michigan crash that sent SUV sliding across sidewalk into front yard
Read full article: 2 kids, 2 troopers hurt in Michigan crash that sent SUV sliding across sidewalk into front yardTwo children and two Michigan State Police troopers were injured in a crash that sent an SUV sliding across a sidewalk on its side and flipping over in the front yard of a home.
Detroit Cass Tech captures first state boys basketball title in school history
Read full article: Detroit Cass Tech captures first state boys basketball title in school historyIt’s been a long time coming for the Technicians, whose previous best finish in school history was a runner-up finish in 1974.
Judge: Michigan woman charged in son’s death competent to stand trial
Read full article: Judge: Michigan woman charged in son’s death competent to stand trialA Michigan woman is competent to stand trial for her role in the death of her 15-year-old son, who was allegedly subjected to ice baths while malnourished, a judge has ruled.
Michigan Lottery: Woman wins $300K on Cashword scratch off ticket
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Woman wins $300K on Cashword scratch off ticketA Muskegon County woman thought she was going to faint after winning a $300,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Mystery Key Cashword instant game.
Here are the Michigan towns with the most ghost sightings
Read full article: Here are the Michigan towns with the most ghost sightingsMichigan is reportedly one of the most haunted states in America, with the fourth-most ghost sightings reported here than in any other state (excluding Texas, California and Ohio).
Here are the Michigan towns with the most ghost sightings
Read full article: Here are the Michigan towns with the most ghost sightingsMichigan is reportedly one of the most haunted states in America, with the fourth-most ghost sightings reported here than in any other state (excluding Texas, California and Ohio).
Special prosecutor appointed to investigate Michigan GOP AG candidate in voting machine probe
Read full article: Special prosecutor appointed to investigate Michigan GOP AG candidate in voting machine probeA special prosecutor in Michigan has been appointed to investigate whether the Republican candidate for attorney general and others should be criminally charged for their attempts to gain access to voting machines after the 2020 election.
4Frenzy Game of the Week: Muskegon vs Warren De La Salle
Read full article: 4Frenzy Game of the Week: Muskegon vs Warren De La Salle4Frenzy is covering a matchup between two state football powerhouses! The defending Division 2 state champions, Warren De La Salle Pilots were tested against the Muskegon Big Reds in a compelling matchup that took place at Lawrence Tech University.
5 Michigan men arrested when officials break up drug deal, find fentanyl in car
Read full article: 5 Michigan men arrested when officials break up drug deal, find fentanyl in carFive Michigan men were arrested when officials broke up a drug deal and found fentanyl in one vehicle and cash in the other, according to authorities.
Morning 4: Police find cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, meth, firearms amid drug bust at Muskegon home -- and more top stories
Read full article: Morning 4: Police find cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, meth, firearms amid drug bust at Muskegon home -- and more top storiesMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, meth, assault rifles, shotgun found during Michigan drug bust, MSP says
Read full article: Cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, meth, assault rifles, shotgun found during Michigan drug bust, MSP saysPolice said they found cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, assault rifles, a shotgun, pistols, and other drug equipment during a massive bust at a Michigan home.
Michigan woman charged with murder, abuse in death of malnourished son
Read full article: Michigan woman charged with murder, abuse in death of malnourished sonA prosecutor says a western Michigan woman charged with the murder and child abuse of her malnourished 15-year-old son subjected him to ice baths that contributed to his death.
DNR: Alewife fish in Lake Michigan dying in masses like they used to
Read full article: DNR: Alewife fish in Lake Michigan dying in masses like they used toHistory is repeating itself in Lake Michigan: The alewife fish is washing up on the shores in a widespread “die-off” event that used to happen frequently in the past.
Detroit Lions fan scores tickets to NFC Championship after video goes viral
Read full article: Detroit Lions fan scores tickets to NFC Championship after video goes viralPlenty of Detroit Lions fans are enjoying this NFL post season, even though the Honolulu Blue didn’t make the cut -- or even come close.
Muskegon puts emphasis on new homes built on vacant lots
Read full article: Muskegon puts emphasis on new homes built on vacant lotsMUSKEGON, Mich. – Opportunity is being found in parts of Muskegon hit hard by disinvestment as affordable homes are planned for vacant lots in several neighborhoods. The homes will be a test — of sorts — to see just how profitable the endeavor could be. Muskegon is home to several hundred vacant lots, the television station reported. “We’ve been very proactive about finding lots that are going to be good opportunities for redevelopment,” said Jake Eckholm, Muskegon’s director of Economic Development. “For a long time, West Michigan has sort of been sleeping on Muskegon,” Eckholm added.
Michigan brewery introduces ‘Big Gretch’ beer with governor on can wearing shades, chain
Read full article: Michigan brewery introduces ‘Big Gretch’ beer with governor on can wearing shades, chainMUSKEGON, Mich. – A Michigan brewery introduced a new “Big Gretch” beer that shows the governor on the can wearing shades and a chain in the shape of the state. Rake Beer Projects from Progressive Farmhouse Ales in Muskegon, Michigan, announced a petite dry hopped sour saison with mango that’s been dubbed “Big Gretch: The Return.”Click here to visit the Rake Beer Projects website. “What’s more to say, it’s an absolute crusher of a beer with a label depicting our governor rocking some Cartier shades and a 231 Chain. It’s fun, it’s goofy, and it’s a great beer,” the company posted on Instagram. Within 10 minutes of being released, the beer was sold out, according to the company.
President Trump, Gov. Whitmer accuse each other of inciting violence
Read full article: President Trump, Gov. Whitmer accuse each other of inciting violenceMUSKEGON, Mich. – President Donald Trump took aim at Gov. Both Whitmer and the White House are accusing the other of inciting violence. Whitmer and Trump have frequently sparred words over the past few months. After the terrorism plot against kidnapping or assassinating Whitmer was exposed, the governor said Trumps words enabled and encouraged violence. “The president is at it again and inspiring and incentivizing and inciting this kind of domestic terrorism,” Whitmer said.
President Donald Trump takes aim at Gov. Whitmer at campaign stop in Michigan
Read full article: President Donald Trump takes aim at Gov. Whitmer at campaign stop in MichiganMUSKEGON, Mich. – President Donald Trump took aim at Gov. During his 90 minute speech in Muskegon, Trump mentioned the domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Whitmer and how she has been handling the COVID-19 outbreak. Whitmer said Trump inspired the terrorist plot and the President criticized Whitmer at the event. “It needs to stop.”The FBI arrested multiple Michigan men this month who they claim were plotting to kidnap or kill Whitmer. Ivanka Trump will campaign on behalf of her father Monday and Dr. Jill Biden will be in Michigan to campaign Tuesday.
Crowd gathers in Muskegon for President Trump rally Saturday
Read full article: Crowd gathers in Muskegon for President Trump rally SaturdayPresident Donald Trump delivered remarks in Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17 as part of his Make America Great campaign for reelection. “You gotta get your governor to open up your state,” President Trump said to supporters at the event. The crowd then began chanting “Lock her up!” -- to which Trump responded, “Lock 'em all up.”You can see more in the video above. Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden issued a statement Saturday regarding Trump’s visit to Michigan:“Michigan families are facing enormous challenges right now. "With their votes, Michiganders now have a chance to put an end to President Trump’s chaos and failures.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Oct. 17, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Oct. 17, 2020President Donald Trump is set to visit Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Trump is expected to deliver remarks on supporting law enforcement at FlyBy Air, according to his campaign. While campaigning in Michigan on Friday Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden sat down with Local 4′s Mara MacDonald for a one-on-one conversation. On Sunday’s special hour-long episode of Flashpoint both candidates in the Michigan US Senate race will be interviewed about their positions on critical issues. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 143,106 as of Saturday morning, including 6,987 deaths, state officials report.
Vice President Mike Pence hosts campaign event near Grand Rapids
Read full article: Vice President Mike Pence hosts campaign event near Grand RapidsGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – United States Vice President Mike Pence will Hosted a “Make America Great Again” campaign event near Grand Rapids Wednesday. It was a message Pence echoed Wednesday afternoon at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids. “We passed Criminal Justice Reform to correct some historic flaws that particularly impacted our minorities and African American communities.”Finally, he addressed the national polls and Former Vice President Biden being ahead. “Get out and take advantage of early voting, if you can, it’s already begun here in Michigan," Pence said. The event took place a few days before an event in Muskegon Saturday where President Donald Trump will speak.
President Trump to visit Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17
Read full article: President Trump to visit Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17All rights reserved)President Donald Trump is set to visit Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Trump is expected to deliver remarks on supporting law enforcement at FlyBy Air, according to his campaign. There are just 21 days to go until the 2020 presidential election and Michigan is starting to see somewhat of a shift. This week Eric Trump is in Oakland County, Vice President Mike Pence is in Grand Rapids and the Trump campaign has re-upped its ad buy in Metro Detroit. READ: Peters vs. James in Michigan US Senate race: Where they stand on 6 big issues
Report: Nearly half of Muskegon Correctional Facility has COVID-19
Read full article: Report: Nearly half of Muskegon Correctional Facility has COVID-19DETROIT – Almost half of the men incarcerated at a western Michigan prison have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a newspaper report. Roughly 47%, or 612 of 1,296 prisoners at Muskegon Correctional Facility, have tested positive as of last Thursday, according to the Detroit Free Press. Since March, 4,620 of 37,497 state prisoners have tested positive and 68 prisoners have died. We have conducted multiple rounds of testing at Muskegon, including testing prisoners who previously tested negative yesterday. We have also offered multiple rounds of testing to staff with additional staff testing next week.
Muskegon landlord faces federal lawsuit for alleged sexual harassment of female tenants
Read full article: Muskegon landlord faces federal lawsuit for alleged sexual harassment of female tenantsWASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday against rental property owners in Muskegon for violating the Fair Housing Act and sexually harassing female tenants. Property owner Darrell Jones is being accused of sexually harassing female tenants by making repeated and unwelcome sexual comments, touching their bodies without consent and requesting sexual favors, according to the complaint. No woman should be forced to suffer sexual harassment to keep her home, said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division. Sexual harassment and other forms of housing discrimination can be reported to the DOJ by emailing fairhousing@usdoj.gov or calling the Housing Discrimination Tip Line at 1-800-896-7743, and selecting option number 91 to leave a message. Individuals can also report sexual harassment and other forms of housing discrimination by e-mailing the Justice Department at fairhousing@usdoj.govMORE: News
Michigan woman sentenced for starving 3 horses to death
Read full article: Michigan woman sentenced for starving 3 horses to deathA western Michigan woman who pleaded no contest to charges that she starved three horses to death has been sentenced to two months in jail. The Ravenna woman had pleaded no contest last month to felony animal abandonment/cruelty. VanKoevering was charged in April after authorities found three dead horses on her property. Assistant Prosecutor Katherine Matlock told the court authorities also found two emaciated horses and a calf there that "quite frankly were on the brink of death" before they were rescued. Defense attorney Paula Mathes says VanKoevering is taking responsibility and has gotten help for “physical and psychological issues.”
Tonight's Game of the Week: Warren De La Salle V. Detroit Catholic Central
Read full article: Tonight's Game of the Week: Warren De La Salle V. Detroit Catholic CentralOur 4Frenzy Game of the Week is back tonight at Wayne State. Warren De La Salle will being going up against their rival Detroit Catholic Central at 7 p.m.Who are you rooting for? These students even did a 4Frenzy dance! Show us your 4Frenzy dance by posting it on our 4Frenzy Facebook page. Throughout the year we'll feature local high school students, coaches, parents and schools by giving them recognition for what they do in our "Spotlight" articles.
Jamie Edmonds: Football is back!
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: Football is back!I went to Chippewa Valley to do a preview story with Head Coach Scott Merchant and the Big Reds a week earlier. I went out to Warren and talked with Head Coach Mike Giannone and the Pilots. De La Salle didn’t help themselves when they fumbled on their first possession. De La Salle lost 41-7. He happens to be the Head Coach at West Bloomfield, the top team in the state.
Michigan cop had framed KKK item in home
Read full article: Michigan cop had framed KKK item in homeA Muskegon police officer is on administrative leave after a Facebook post accused him of having items associated with a white supremacy group. (CNN) - A Michigan police officer has been placed on administrative leave after potential home buyers said they discovered Confederate flags and Ku Klux Klan paraphernalia while touring his home. So, I was like, 'I'm done,'" Robert Mathis told CNN affiliate WOOD. "The issue was only brought to our attention yesterday morning," City Manager Frank Peterson told CNN. The Muskegon Police Officer's Labor Council told CNN that the group does not comment on ongoing investigations as per their policy.
Michigan cop had framed KKK item in home
Read full article: Michigan cop had framed KKK item in homeA Muskegon police officer is on administrative leave after a Facebook post accused him of having items associated with a white supremacy group. (CNN) - A Michigan police officer has been placed on administrative leave after potential home buyers said they discovered Confederate flags and Ku Klux Klan paraphernalia while touring his home. So, I was like, 'I'm done,'" Robert Mathis told CNN affiliate WOOD. "The issue was only brought to our attention yesterday morning," City Manager Frank Peterson told CNN. The Muskegon Police Officer's Labor Council told CNN that the group does not comment on ongoing investigations as per their policy.
Which prep football teams capped season with championships?
Read full article: Which prep football teams capped season with championships?DETROIT – The high school football season officially ended on Saturday with the final four state championships being decided at Ford Field. Back and forth the teams went the entire game, with New Lothrop (13-1) finally gaining an edge in the fourth quarter. Moore ran for 132 yards and four touchdowns, while Madison senior quarterback Austin Brown rushed 24 times for 108 yards and four touchdowns. But Clarkston (11-3) couldn’t convert the attempt, and Chippewa Valley went on to win its first state title since it won the Division 2 title in 2001. Chippewa Valley held a 24-10 lead at halftime, but Clarkston scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to close within 31-24.