Rogers Announces 2026 Senate Bid in Michigan
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is planning a 2026 Republican bid for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, following his recent narrow loss to Democrat Elissa Slotkin; the race is expected to be highly competitive given Senator Gary Peters' retirement.
Rogers Announces 2026 Senate Bid in Michigan
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is planning a 2026 Republican bid for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, following his recent narrow loss to Democrat Elissa Slotkin; the race is expected to be highly competitive given Senator Gary Peters' retirement.
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Buttigieg Weighs Michigan Senate Run in 2026
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is considering a 2026 Senate run in Michigan, following Senator Gary Peters' announcement that he will not seek re-election. A source close to Buttigieg confirmed he is "exploring all of his options." This creates a significant race in a swing state.
Buttigieg Weighs Michigan Senate Run in 2026
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is considering a 2026 Senate run in Michigan, following Senator Gary Peters' announcement that he will not seek re-election. A source close to Buttigieg confirmed he is "exploring all of his options." This creates a significant race in a swing state.
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Nesbitt Launches 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Bid
Michigan State Senator Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election on Tuesday, becoming the first major party candidate to enter the race, emphasizing a "Michigan First" agenda focused on families, workers, and boosting the state's manufacturing sector with President Tru...
Nesbitt Launches 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Bid
Michigan State Senator Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election on Tuesday, becoming the first major party candidate to enter the race, emphasizing a "Michigan First" agenda focused on families, workers, and boosting the state's manufacturing sector with President Tru...
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Michigan Man Beaten to Death While Saving Dog
On Christmas Eve in Madison Heights, Michigan, Robert \"Bobby\" Cavanaugh, 60, was beaten to death with a pipe by Rodney Beasley, 68, after intervening in an incident of animal abuse; Beasley has been arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, but charges may be upgraded.
Michigan Man Beaten to Death While Saving Dog
On Christmas Eve in Madison Heights, Michigan, Robert \"Bobby\" Cavanaugh, 60, was beaten to death with a pipe by Rodney Beasley, 68, after intervening in an incident of animal abuse; Beasley has been arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, but charges may be upgraded.
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Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Mass Shooting Plot
Mack Davis, 22, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for plotting mass shootings at a Michigan political party headquarters and a bar, driven by anti-gay bias; authorities found weapons, bomb-making materials, and writings about mass killers in his home.
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Mass Shooting Plot
Mack Davis, 22, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for plotting mass shootings at a Michigan political party headquarters and a bar, driven by anti-gay bias; authorities found weapons, bomb-making materials, and writings about mass killers in his home.
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Lansing Catholic Diocese Report Details Seven Decades of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report on Monday detailing allegations of child sexual abuse against nearly 60 individuals within the Lansing Catholic diocese since 1950; the investigation, launched in September 2018, resulted in several convictions, and the report includes victim i...
Lansing Catholic Diocese Report Details Seven Decades of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report on Monday detailing allegations of child sexual abuse against nearly 60 individuals within the Lansing Catholic diocese since 1950; the investigation, launched in September 2018, resulted in several convictions, and the report includes victim i...
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Michigan Senator Peters Announces Retirement, Creating Contested Senate Seat
Michigan Senator Gary Peters announced Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly competitive open Senate seat and posing a significant challenge for Democrats in a state won by Donald Trump in 2024.
Michigan Senator Peters Announces Retirement, Creating Contested Senate Seat
Michigan Senator Gary Peters announced Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly competitive open Senate seat and posing a significant challenge for Democrats in a state won by Donald Trump in 2024.
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Benson Launches 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Bid
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for governor in 2026, becoming the first prominent candidate in a race complicated by recent Republican victories and the independent candidacy of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan; her platform focuses on education and cost of ...
Benson Launches 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Bid
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for governor in 2026, becoming the first prominent candidate in a race complicated by recent Republican victories and the independent candidacy of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan; her platform focuses on education and cost of ...
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Big Ten Upsets SEC in Postseason Bowl Games
The Big Ten conference defeated the SEC 4-1 in 2024 postseason bowl games, challenging the SEC's long-standing dominance; Penn State's Fiesta Bowl victory secured the Big Ten's place in half of next week's CFP semifinals.
Big Ten Upsets SEC in Postseason Bowl Games
The Big Ten conference defeated the SEC 4-1 in 2024 postseason bowl games, challenging the SEC's long-standing dominance; Penn State's Fiesta Bowl victory secured the Big Ten's place in half of next week's CFP semifinals.
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Michigan House Adjourns Early Amidst Democratic Divisions
The Michigan House of Representatives ended its session early due to Democratic infighting and absences, killing bills on public records, ghost guns, and reproductive health data, exposing deep divisions within the party after recent electoral setbacks and reflecting broader tensions.
Michigan House Adjourns Early Amidst Democratic Divisions
The Michigan House of Representatives ended its session early due to Democratic infighting and absences, killing bills on public records, ghost guns, and reproductive health data, exposing deep divisions within the party after recent electoral setbacks and reflecting broader tensions.
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Michigan Man Sentenced for Brother's Torture Death
In Michigan, Paul Ferguson, 22, and his mother, Shanda Vander Ark, tortured and starved Ferguson's 15-year-old autistic brother, Timothy, to death; Paul received a 30- to 100-year prison sentence, while his mother was given a life sentence without parole.
Michigan Man Sentenced for Brother's Torture Death
In Michigan, Paul Ferguson, 22, and his mother, Shanda Vander Ark, tortured and starved Ferguson's 15-year-old autistic brother, Timothy, to death; Paul received a 30- to 100-year prison sentence, while his mother was given a life sentence without parole.
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DNA Solves 25-Year-Old Newberry Cold Case, Grandmother Charged with Murder
In Newberry, Michigan, DNA evidence from a consumer genealogy database linked 23-year-old Jenna Gerwatowski to the 1997 cold case murder of Baby Garnet, leading to the arrest of her grandmother, Nancy Gerwatowski, who is charged with open murder, involuntary manslaughter, and concealing the death of...
DNA Solves 25-Year-Old Newberry Cold Case, Grandmother Charged with Murder
In Newberry, Michigan, DNA evidence from a consumer genealogy database linked 23-year-old Jenna Gerwatowski to the 1997 cold case murder of Baby Garnet, leading to the arrest of her grandmother, Nancy Gerwatowski, who is charged with open murder, involuntary manslaughter, and concealing the death of...
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