DETROIT — The death toll from Friday’s tornado in Gaylord now stands at two and a third person is missing. At a press conference Saturday morning, Michigan State Police public information officer Spl. Lt. Derrick Carroll said the second deceased victim…
Michigan elections chief Jocelyn Benson says Trump suggested she be tried for treason
DETROIT — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson told NBC News that former President Donald Trump allegedly said she should be tried for treason and “potentially executed” following the November 2020 election based on a source she wouldn’t reveal. …
State Supreme Court to Whitmer: Clarify need for a speedy review of Michigan abortion law
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court has asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to provide more information on why the justices should bypass a lower court and immediately consider her arguments challenging the constitutionality of the state’s dormant abor…
Michigan lawmaker entangled in voting tabulator probe
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan state Rep. Daire Rendon, a Republican who has previously claimed to have evidence of election fraud from information technology “experts,” has quietly become entangled in a probe into unauthorized access to voting tabulators. …
Michigan teacher placed on leave after assignment placing Obama alongside primates
DETROIT — An Oakland County teacher has been placed on administrative leave after she assigned classwork that depicted former President Barack Obama alongside primates. The picture assignment asked “Which of the following are primates?” and showed the …
Henry Payne: How Ford aims to change your truck, electric bill and generator
San Antonio — Ford birthed its electric vehicle program in late 2017. It’s no coincidence the date dovetailed with first deliveries of the Tesla Model 3. The Silicon Valley startup had changed the electric game with its $40,000, 220-mile range electric…
Auto review: Goin’ topless in the big-power, big-kidney BMW M4 convertible
MONTEREY, California — Seventeen Mile Drive along the California coast is paved with testosterone. The route is not only one of the most beautiful stretches of road in America, it’s also home to Pebble Beach Golf Links and high-priced homes with big ga…
Crumbleys want some evidence barred from Oxford shooting trial
PONTIAC, Mich. — The pending trial for parents of the accused Oxford High shooter is five months away but their attorneys are compiling lists of objectionable evidence they want excluded from the trial they say will taint jurors’ views and violate thei…
Oxford High seniors celebrate bittersweet graduation: ‘We have held each other up’
CLARKSTON, Mich. — In the months after the Oxford High shooting, supporters often returned to an inspirational mantra: “Oxford strong.” They touted the resiliency of the students, staff and families proudly called members of the Oxford Wildcat family. …
‘Emergency’ review: Reality puts college party plans put on hold
Best friends Sean and Kunle are about to have one of those nights that college comedies are built around: they’re going to hit parties at all seven Greek houses on campus, a feat known as the Legendary, and they’re going to be the first Black students …