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Family Matters Star Arrested, Tossed in Jail

Arrest of Darius McCrary tied to missed court date over child support payments, rep says

(Newser) - Darius McCrary, recognized by many as Eddie Winslow from the 1990s sitcom Family Matters, is currently being held in a San Diego jail without bail following his arrest by US Border Patrol near the US-Mexico border, People reports. The 49-year-old actor was apprehended last Sunday due to an out-of-state...

Whitmer Brings in Pot Tax to 'Fix the Damn Roads'

24% marijuana tax expected to lead to drop in legal sales, rise in illicit sales

(Newser) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law a new 24% tax on marijuana sales between producers and dispensaries, creating revenue to partially fund her long-promised effort to improve the state's roads. Whitmer made road repairs her priority this year. The Legislature's fiscal agencies estimate the wholesale tax...

Family of Michigan Gunman Awed by $270K in Donations

'I don't have words right now,' says sister of Thomas Sanford

(Newser) - The family of the gunman who carried out a mass shooting at a Michigan church last month is expressing their gratitude over a fundraiser for them started by a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The fundraiser has raised more than $270,000 as of Thursday...

Michigan Church Shooter's Dad 'Devastated,' Has 'No Answers'

4 killed, 8 wounded in church attack before gunman's death

(Newser) - The father of Thomas Jacob Sanford, the man behind the deadly church shooting in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, has publicly apologized to the families of the victims, USA Today reports. In a brief exchange with the Detroit Free Press , Thomas Sanford expressed sorrow for those affected, saying, "I...

Vet Who Refused to Return Homeless Man's Dog Convicted

Michigan's Amanda Hergenreder says she did the right thing; court disagrees

(Newser) - A veterinarian who refused to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the ailing pit bull mix tied to a truck was convicted of theft Friday in western Michigan, per the AP . Amanda Hergenreder took the dog on a two-hour drive to her clinic, where she cleared up...

Churchgoers Shielded Children During Deadly Shooting
Gunman May Have 'Hated
People of the Mormon Faith'
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Sep 29, 2025 9:27 AM CDT

Gunman May Have 'Hated People of the Mormon Faith'

Police chief hails bravery of people who shielded children during Michigan shooting

(Newser) - As the community of Grand Blanc Township in Michigan grapples with Sunday's deadly church shooting and arson , the police chief is hailing the bravery of people who were inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building. "They were shielding the children ... moving them to safety" said...

Gunman in Michigan Church Shooting Was Ex-Marine

At least 4 dead, 8 wounded

(Newser) - An ex-Marine smashed a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan , opened fire, and set the building ablaze during a crowded Sunday service and then was fatally shot by police. At least four people were killed and eight wounded, and authorities were searching the...

Gunman Shoots 10 in Church, Then Sets Building on Fire

Two people have died, and Michigan police fear more perished in the blaze

(Newser) - A gunman crashed his pickup into the front door of the building, then opened fire with an assault rifle inside a packed church in Michigan on Sunday, shooting 10 people—before setting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on fire. At least two of...

Michigan's 'Fake Electors' Case Gets Tossed

Ruling cites lack of evidence of intent to commit fraud

(Newser) - A Michigan judge has dismissed all charges against 15 Republicans accused of acting as "false electors" during the 2020 presidential election, ending a high-profile legal drama before it reached trial. District Court Judge Kristen Simmons ruled on Tuesday that prosecutors failed to prove the group knowingly tried to...

Here's One Way to Fail a YouTube Survival Contest

California woman lost for 18 hours in Michigan forest before her rescue on Saturday

(Newser) - A woman participating in a YouTube outdoor survival contest ended up lost in a Michigan forest for nearly 18 hours. It's safe to say she failed the challenge. The 36-year-old California woman had left the contestants' base camp in Pigeon River State Forest around 5pm Friday to search for...

FHFA Chief Is Having a 'Pot, Meet Kettle' Moment

Records show Pulte's family claimed same tax breaks that he's slamming Fed governor for

(Newser) - Bill Pulte, a federal housing official, has publicly accused Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook of improperly claiming homestead exemptions—tax breaks for owners on their primary residence—on more than one property. However, a Reuters investigation found that Pulte's own father and stepmother, Mark and Julie Pulte, have...

Amish Community Reeling After Michigan Crashes Kill 6

Separate crashes left at least 6 members of Amish community dead, including a baby

(Newser) - A pickup truck went through a stop sign in rural Michigan Tuesday and crashed into a van carrying members of an Amish community, killing at least six people, authorities said. The afternoon crash occurred in Tuscola County's Gilford Township, 100 miles north of Detroit, the AP reports. Thirteen people...

Hoffa Family to Trump: Unseal the FBI Case Files

Family marks 50 years of mystery by demanding long-hidden answers

(Newser) - Half a century after Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance sparked one of America's most enduring mysteries, his family is urging President Trump to release long-hidden FBI files that could finally reveal what happened to the former Teamsters boss. James P. Hoffa, the labor leader's son, argues the full...

11 People Stabbed at Michigan Walmart

Authorities say suspect is in custody after Traverse City attack

(Newser) - At least 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan on Saturday—with six in critical condition—in what the sheriff said appeared to be a random act. A suspect is in custody, authorities say. "Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasn't...

Ratings for These 'Smart' Toilets Are 'Through the Roof'

Tech-driven restrooms offer privacy, accountability, rapid deployment for cities

(Newser) - America's public restroom shortage is so dire the country now ranks 30th globally, sharing the spot with Botswana. Building more traditional bathrooms isn't the simple answer, though, as upkeep and misuse quickly turn new facilities into cautionary tales. Enter "smart" restrooms, an experiment led by the...

Cat, Owner Reunited 5 Years After Cat Vanished

The owner had moved to Germany shortly after cat went missing in Michigan

(Newser) - When a Michigan family rescued a stray cat, they probably weren't expecting the feline's owner to be located—in Germany. And yet that's what happened after the Oceana County Animal Friends took in the kitty and got it checked for a microchip, WZZM-13 reports. The rescue organization...

States Where That $1M for Retirement Won't Last Very Long

Per GOBankingRates, a million bucks will last just 7.3 years in Hawaii, nearly 25 years in West Virginia

(Newser) - Remember the days when you could hit a $1 million jackpot, quit your job, and be set for life? That figure simply doesn't last as long these days, including one's retirement years— though some states give you more bang for your post-career bucks than others. GOBankingRates looked at...

Pilot to ATC: Passenger Is Fighting My Flight Attendant

SkyWest flight to Detroit had to make emergency landing in Iowa after apparent scuffle on board

(Newser) - A regional airline flight heading to Detroit had to make an emergency landing in eastern Iowa after a passenger fought with a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door midair, according to the pilot's communications with air traffic controllers. The pilot of SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612 contacted...

Cops Lure Bank Suspect to His Death With Faygo Red Pop

Police shot Michigan man as he reached for drink delivered by drone during hostage situation

(Newser) - Police in Saginaw Township, Michigan, say that during negotiations with a man who had taken a woman hostage inside a bank, he requested some Faygo Red Pop. A drone dangled a 24-ounce bottle of the drink in front of a window and a police sniper on the roof of a...

Flint Completes 'Historic' Lead Pipe Replacement

11K pipes were replaced in the years after Michigan city's water crisis

(Newser) - Flint, Michigan, has completed its lead water pipe replacement project more than a decade after the city's water crisis drew national attention. According to a recent court report, 11,000 lead pipes have been replaced and 28,000 properties have been inspected, NBC News reports. The milestone comes...

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