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After voters reject tax measure, Chiefs and Royals look toward future, whether in KC or elsewhere
Read full article: After voters reject tax measure, Chiefs and Royals look toward future, whether in KC or elsewhereAfter the decisive failure of a ballot measure that would have provided public funds for a downtown ballpark in Kansas City and renovations to Arrowhead Stadium, the Royals and Chiefs must decide what's next for the future of their facilities.
Alabama man wins over $2M playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game
Read full article: Alabama man wins over $2M playing Florida Lottery scratch-off gameAn Alabama man is over $2 million richer after hitting the jackpot playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, Lottery officials announced this week.
Florida woman wins $1M from Lottery’s new scratch-off game after almost throwing ticket away
Read full article: Florida woman wins $1M from Lottery’s new scratch-off game after almost throwing ticket awayA lucky woman became the newest millionaire in Florida after she won big on a new scratch-off game.
Accused of flirting, juror dismissed from Whitmer plot trial
Read full article: Accused of flirting, juror dismissed from Whitmer plot trialA judge has dismissed a young woman from the jury hearing the trial of three men in connection with a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after attorneys accused her of flirting with one of the defendants.
A flirt? Concerns about juror in case tied to Whitmer plot
Read full article: A flirt? Concerns about juror in case tied to Whitmer plotProsecutors are raising concerns about a female juror who apparently has been smiling at one of three men on trial in connection with a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
3 accused of assisting governor kidnapping plot stand trial
Read full article: 3 accused of assisting governor kidnapping plot stand trialAn FBI agent has testified that postings in online chatrooms by members of a paramilitary group connected to a 2020 anti-government plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer included instructions on how to make explosives.
2 charged in Michigan plots served in US Marines
Read full article: 2 charged in Michigan plots served in US MarinesThis photo provided by the Jackson County Sheriffs Office shows Joseph Morrison. Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch her from her vacation home. According to an FBI affidavit, Morrison is one of the founding members of the Wolverine Watchmen, which authorities described as an anti-government, anti-law enforcement militia group. (Jackson County Sheriffs Office via AP)
2 charged in Michigan plots served in US Marines
Read full article: 2 charged in Michigan plots served in US MarinesGretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch her from her vacation home. (Jackson County Sheriffs Office via AP)DETROIT – The U.S. Marine Corps confirmed Saturday that two men charged in plots against Michigan's government spent time in the military. Harris is one of six men charged federally with conspiring to kidnap Democratic Gov. Morrison was a lance corporal and served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 2015 until Thursday, the day he was arraigned on state charges. The Marine Corps said his departure from the reserves is “unrelated to (his) current situation.”Morrison’s last assignment was with the 4th Marine Logistics Group in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Deputy accused of planting drugs in traffic stops
Read full article: Deputy accused of planting drugs in traffic stopsMARIANNA, Fla. - A former sheriffs deputy in the Florida Panhandle was arrested Wednesday on charges that he routinely pulled over drivers for minor traffic infractions, planted drugs and then arrested them on made-up drug charges. Former Jackson County deputy Zachary Wester was arrested in Crawfordville, Florida after a nearly year-long investigation, according to a statement from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Jackson County is located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Tallahassee along the Georgia and Alabama borders. He also faces misdemeanor charges of perjury, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. I would like to thank the citizens of Jackson County for their patience during the investigation and my staff for continuing to serve our citizens during this difficult time, Jackson County Sheriff Lou Roberts said in a statement.