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Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Convictions Unlikely to Curb Extremism
Experts think the conviction of two men for conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leaves unanswered questions about the potential for violence by extremists with a vendetta against government and law enforcement.
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Wolf Population Surges on Isle Royale After Nearly Dying Off
Isle Royale National Park’s gray wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic comeback after the species nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island chain, researchers said Wednesday.
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Court Shuts Down Lawmakers Amid Abortion Fight in Michigan
A decision from a three-judge panel at the Court of Appeals means that abortion is still fully legal in all 83 counties across Michigan.
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Health Authorities Investigate Deadly Illness Among Northern Michigan Dogs
State and federal agencies are investigating an unknown illness that’s sickened dogs in northern Michigan and killed at least 30 canines in one county after they exhibited signs of a parvo-like illness.
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Jury Finds Two Men Guilty of Conspiring to Kidnap Whitmer
Jurors returned 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.
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University of Michigan Study to Help Those With Autism Improve Driving
University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young motorists in sharpening their driving skills.
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White-Collar Job Cuts at Ford Include ‘Significant’ Number in Michigan
About 3,000 white-collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will lose their jobs as the company cuts costs to help make the long transition from internal combustion vehicles to those powered by batteries.
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Prosecutors Rest Their Case Against 2 Men in Whitmer Plot
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday against two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Backyard Mosquito Spraying Booms in Michigan—But It May Be Too Deadly
The winged, spindly-legged bloodsuckers have long been the bane of backyard barbecues and, in tropical nations, carriers of serious disease. Now, with climate change widening the mosquito’s range and lengthening its prime season, more Americans are resorting to the booming industry of professional yard spraying.
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Witnesses: Duo Was Eager to Kidnap Whitmer
Two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 were very eager to move forward and fully onboard with the plan, two key witnesses testified.
















