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Judge: No FBI Entrapment For 3 In Gov. Whitmer Kidnap PlotA judge ruled Tuesday that three men charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer before the 2020 election were not entrapped by the FBI.

Court Criticizes Jackson County Judge, Suggests He's In 'Wrong Line Of Work'A maverick judge in Michigan known for ripping into criminal defendants is catching criticism again from a higher court.

Michigan Lottery: Jackson County Man Wins $1M On Scratch OffA man from Jackson County was "overwhelmed in the best way" after winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery's Millionaire Maker II instant game.

Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 3 In Jackson CountyPolice arrested a man in western Michigan in the shooting of three men who were killed in Jackson County.

Members Of Wolverine Watchmen To Stand TrialJoseph Morrison, Paul Bellar, and Pete Musico appeared in court Monday for a preliminary exam before Judge Michael Klaeren of the 12th District Court in Jackson County where they were bound over and will stand trial for their part in the alleged plot.

MDHHS: First Case Of New COVID-19 Variant Identified In Jackson CountyThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the first Michigan case of the new COVID-19 variant was identified in a boy living in Jackson County.

Traffic Stop On I-94 Uncovers Semi-Truck Stolen A Year AgoThe driver, a 33-year-old Detroit man, is now facing criminal charges.

Michigan Teen Gets 20-40 Years Prison In Brother's Shooting DeathAuthorities say Riley Spitler told detectives he pointed a handgun at his brother, took a bullet out of the chamber and said, "Let's see if it's your lucky day."

Metro Detroit Man Found Dead After 'Suspicious' Van Fire In Jackson CountyAuthorities say the minivan appeared to be stuck in the snow.

Ex-Priest Pleads No Contest To Abusing Jackson StudentsJames Rapp likely faces at least 20 years in prison, although the 75-year-old already is in prison for similar crimes in Oklahoma.

Crews Rescue 3 Snowmobilers At Lake In Southern MichiganOfficials have issued recent warnings about unstable ice because of rising and falling temperatures.

Jury Convicts Michigan Teen In Brother's Shooting DeathA jury found Riley Spitler guilty of second-degree murder as well as pot possession and gun charges

Michigan Man Dies After Truck Filled With Rocks OverturnsInvestigators believe the dump truck overturned because of a mechanical failure.

Man Dies After Truck Filled With Rocks OverturnsPolice say a man has died in Jackson County after a dump truck he was sitting in overturned and rolled down a hill after being filled with rocks.