October 2023
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A teen’s death in Michigan led the FBI and police to an online sexual extortion scheme
Last year, a teenager in a small Michigan town killed himself after an online chat turned to demands that he pay money to keep intimate photos secret. He was one of dozens of people targeted online by two men extradited from Nigeria to face charges.
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Trump’s rhetoric grows more violent as he builds 2024 primary lead
In recent months, Donald Trump has called for the execution of a US military official, mocked the assault of an 83-year-old man, used rhetoric that echoes Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and verbally attacked prosecutors and judges.
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Baker’s dozen: 13 must-try doughnut shops in Michigan
Local doughnuts just taste better. Meet 13 locally owned shops in Michigan, sorted by region.
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Enter if you dare: Michigan’s best haunted houses (and one ghost ship)
We found haunted attractions in every region, for Michiganders looking to be spooked this Halloween.
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VIDEO: MI’s most bizarre moments in history
Michigan is home to some bizarre moments in history. Here’s what you need to know about MI’s most bizarre history.
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UAW breaks Friday pattern of adding factories to strikes, says more plants could come any time
The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment. Until this week the union had been announcing additional factories on Fridays.
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Bills to disarm abusers to curb ‘lethal cycle’ of domestic violence in Michigan
The Michigan Senate voted to advance a series of bills that would keep guns out of the hands of violent abusers. Lawmakers say they’ll help protect survivors—and stop domestic violence before it has a chance to turn deadly.
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New laws kick in to protect Michigan kids—and send abusers to prison
New state laws that took effect this week are set to protect children from sexual abuse and impose steeper criminal penalties for those who hurt kids—especially if it’s their doctors.
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VIDEO: Go on a full fall adventure in Lansing, MI
Come spend 24 hours in Lansing with us! Our Gander correspondent Michele Maleszyk went on a full fall adventure in Lansing and highlighted some of the most colorful stops along the way. @gandernewsroom 🍂 Psst…come spend 24 hours in Lansing with us! Our correspondent Michele (@michiganmomofone) went on a full fall adventure in Lansing and…
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Michigan uses federal funds to improve dozens of parks and trails
The state Department of Natural Resources awarded millions of dollars in federal funds from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to help create, renovate, and redevelop new ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan. LANSING—Dozens of Michigan communities that were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic were awarded nearly $22 million in federally funded state…
