Judge: Michigan man โ1 step from becoming psychopathโ in starvation death of disabled brother
A Michigan man who pleaded guilty in his disabled brotherโs starvation death was sentenced Monday to a minimum of 30 years in prison by a judge who said the defendant is โone step away from becoming a psychopath.โ
Special prosecutor appointed to investigate Michigan GOP AG candidate in voting machine probe
A 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
4Frenzy 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.
Muskegon puts emphasis on new homes built on vacant lots
MUSKEGON, Mich. โ 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 โ of sorts โ to see just how profitable the endeavor could be. Muskegon is home to several hundred vacant lots, the television station reported. โWeโve been very proactive about finding lots that are going to be good opportunities for redevelopment,โ said Jake Eckholm, Muskegonโs director of Economic Development. โFor a long time, West Michigan has sort of been sleeping on Muskegon,โ Eckholm added.
Michigan brewery introduces โBig Gretchโ beer with governor on can wearing shades, chain
MUSKEGON, Mich. โ A Michigan brewery introduced a new โBig Gretchโ 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 thatโs been dubbed โBig Gretch: The Return.โClick here to visit the Rake Beer Projects website. โWhatโs more to say, itโs an absolute crusher of a beer with a label depicting our governor rocking some Cartier shades and a 231 Chain. Itโs fun, itโs goofy, and itโs a great beer,โ 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
MUSKEGON, Mich. โ 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. โThe president is at it again and inspiring and incentivizing and inciting this kind of domestic terrorism,โ Whitmer said.
President Donald Trump takes aim at Gov. Whitmer at campaign stop in Michigan
MUSKEGON, Mich. โ 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. โIt needs to stop.โThe 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
President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17 as part of his Make America Great campaign for reelection. โYou gotta get your governor to open up your state,โ President Trump said to supporters at the event. The crowd then began chanting โLock her up!โ -- to which Trump responded, โLock 'em all up.โYou can see more in the video above. Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden issued a statement Saturday regarding Trumpโs visit to Michigan:โMichigan families are facing enormous challenges right now. "With their votes, Michiganders now have a chance to put an end to President Trumpโs chaos and failures.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Oct. 17, 2020
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. While campaigning in Michigan on Friday Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden sat down with Local 4โฒs Mara MacDonald for a one-on-one conversation. On Sundayโs 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
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. โ United States Vice President Mike Pence will Hosted a โMake America Great Againโ campaign event near Grand Rapids Wednesday. It was a message Pence echoed Wednesday afternoon at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids. โWe passed Criminal Justice Reform to correct some historic flaws that particularly impacted our minorities and African American communities.โFinally, he addressed the national polls and Former Vice President Biden being ahead. โGet out and take advantage of early voting, if you can, itโs 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
All 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
DETROIT โ 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
WASHINGTON 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
A 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 โphysical and psychological issues.โ
Tonight's Game of the Week: Warren De La Salle V. Detroit Catholic Central
Our 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!
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 didnโt 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
A 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
A 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?
DETROIT โ 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) couldnโt 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.