Informant in plot against Whitmer indicted on weapons charges
A lot of the evidence in the trial was provided by key FBI informants. READ: How a post office worker became FBIโs inside man into terrorism plot against Gov. WhitmerAdThe FBI has named one of their key informants as Steven Robeson from Wisconsin. Attorneys for the men will argue the men were just talking about the plot and the FBIโs own informants helped train the men, allegedly pushing the plot forward. AdREAD: 19 details inside Whitmer kidnapping defendantโs guilty plea
How a post office worker became FBIโs inside man into terrorism plot against Gov. Whitmer
JACKSON, Mich. โ New evidence in the domestic terrorism plot to kidnap or kill Gov. READ: 3 men charged in domestic terrorism plot against Gov. READ: Who are the Wolverine Watchmen? RELATED: A look at group texts between suspects in terrorist plot against Michigan Gov. The man wanted out, but the FBI asked him to stay with the Wolverine Watchmen, wear a wire, record everything and risk his life.
3 men charged in domestic terrorism plot against Gov. Whitmer appear in court
JACKSON, Mich. โ Attorneys for Pete Musico, his son-in-law Joseph Morrison and Paul Bellar -- who are accused of being involved in a domestic terrorism plot to kidnap or kill Gov. The attorneys are questioning the description of the Wolverine Watchmen as a terrorist organization. READ: Who are the Wolverine Watchmen? The FBI said they never heard of the Wolverine Watchmen until one of them created a Facebook Group. RELATED: A look at group texts between suspects in terrorist plot against Michigan Gov.
Man agrees to plead guilty to conspiracy in domestic terrorism plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. โ A Hartland man admitted in federal court Wednesday to training and preparing other in the domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Gov. Ty Gerard Garbin, 24, of Hartland, agreed to plead guilty to an indictment that charges him with kidnapping conspiracy. READ: 19 details inside Whitmer kidnapping defendantโs guilty pleaGarbin, an airline mechanic from Hartand is the first person to plead guilty in the domestic terrorism plot against Whitmer. The weapons of mass destruction charge comes from the improvised explosive devices that were a part of the plan. In his plea, Garbin admits to his role in training to kidnap the governor in a violent raid on her summer home.
19 details inside Whitmer kidnapping defendantโs guilty plea
Gretchen Whitmer revealed many of the unusual and disturbing details of the scheme as part of his guilty plea. Ty Gerard Garbin, 24, of Hartland, agreed to plead guilty to an indictment that charges him with kidnapping conspiracy. Whitmer, hold her hostageHere are some of the details about the plot confirmed by Garbin in the guilty plea. Group members practiced combat first aid, such as applying tourniquets and treatment gunshot or shrapnel wounds, in case they were injured during a fight with law enforcement. According to Garbin, Fox said he had a Taser and zip ties to โneutralizeโ Whitmer.
8 Michigan businesses cited for COVID-19 safety violations, state says
All rights reserved)LANSING, Mich. โ Eight Michigan businesses have been cited for COVID-19 safety violations, including a fire department, a public school district, Twin Peaks in Livonia and a Lapeer diner with 11 violations. Here are the businesses and the violations cited by the state:Memphis Fire DepartmentLocation: Memphis, MichiganFine: $2,000Violations:Not developing an infectious disease preparedness and response plan that helps guide protective actions against COVID-19. Reason for inspection: Employee complaint. Reason for inspection: Employee complaintClick here to view the full citation document. Reason for inspection: Employee complaintClick here to view the full citation document.
13 businesses cited for violating Michiganโs COVID-19 order, state says
LANSING, Mich. โ Michigan health officials have issued citations to 13 businesses due to violations of the COVID-19 order put in place by the Department of Health and Human Services. โWe continue to see improvements in the numbers, and we know that the public health orders we have put in place are working. โThe number of cases, the positivity rate, and hospital capacity have declined in recent weeks, taking stress off our hospitals and health care workers,โ said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive at MDHHS. โWe will continue to monitor the data and assess for any potential surges in cases after the holidays. Most food service establishments like restaurants and bars have helped play a critical role in the existing decline by following the order.โ
Michigan's School Aid Fund gets $1 million after Powerball ticket expires
LANSING, Mich. - A $1 million Powerball ticket expired Thursday, and the prize went to Michigan's School Aid Fund. The ticket expired at 4:45 p.m. This is the third $1 million prize to go unclaimed in 2019. In March, a $1 million Mega Millions prize went unclaimed, and another went unclaimed earlier this month. The record for an unclaimed lottery prize in Michigan goes back to 1998, when a $34 million prize went unclaimed.
Michigan Lottery: $1M Powerball prize yet to be claimed by winner, expires Oct. 3
LANSING, Mich. - One lucky Powerball player may not be so lucky after Thursday. However, they have yet to claim their $1 million prize, which expires Oct. 3 at 4:45 p.m. one year from the drawing date. This would be the third unclaimed $1 million prize in 2019. The winner should contact the Michigan Lottery Public Relations Division at 517-373-1237 to schedule an appointment to receive their reward. The prize must be claimed at Michigan Lottery's headquarters in Lansing.
Trenton High Ice Hockey Team takes on MIHL Showcase
Now Ethan Holt, Nolan Szczepaniak, and Devin Dunn hope to top off the final stretch of the high school hockey season with some top-shelf results. 2 ranking in the Division 2 state coaches poll and a 15-3-1 record. The MIHL Showcase, which takes place Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, is one of high school hockeys premier events. The atmosphere is electrifying and the MIHL Showcase has the most scouts from various leagues that attend a high school event, Clements said. It is also a very exciting atmosphere which directly relates to the high school playoff tournament.This holds particularly true for Trenton, last years Division 2 state runner-up.