Midwest
Michigan man dead after saying he'd confess to ATV crimes targeting Trump, law enforcement supporters: police
A Michigan man was found dead after allegedly telling police that he would confess to ATV crimes targeting supporters of former President Trump and law enforcement.
One incident involved a four-wheeler that a driver used to plow down an 80-year-old man who was placing Trump signs in his yard. The elderly victim was hospitalized Sunday in critical condition.
The Hancock City Police Department received a message from an individual on Samson Street in Quincy Township on Monday who stated they wanted to “confess a crime involving an ATV driver within the last 24 hours,” according to a press release from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office. The caller further told police to “send someone to pick me up,” the press release said.
Officers and deputies responded to the address and discovered a 22-year-old male suspect at the scene who was “deceased with a single self-inflicted gunshot wound,” the sheriff’s office said.
DEARBORN’S ANTI-BIDEN ACTIVISTS WON’T RUBBER-STAMP PRESIDENT’S HARRIS ENDORSEMENT
The City of Hancock Police Department released photos of an ATV driver suspected in three politically motivated crimes. (City of Hancock Police Department)
Deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence and recovered several electronic devices. The sheriff’s office said the devices will be searched by computer forensic specialists.
Authorities said additional evidence was located at the scene, “including the four-wheeler used during the incident in the city, as well as clothing that the suspect had been wearing during the original incident.”
The press release stated that the crimes reported in the City of Hancock “appear to be politically motivated, involving victims who displayed Trump election signs and law enforcement stickers and flags commonly referred to as ‘thin blue line’ paraphernalia.”
The City of Hancock Police Department said an ATV driver ran into an 80-year-old man placing signs in his yard expressing support for former President Trump and law enforcement. (City of Hancock Police Department)
“The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hancock Police Department do not condone any violence against any political candidates. There is no further threat to the public at this time,” the press release said.
The sheriff’s office said that no further details would be released amid the ongoing investigation.
TRUMP SAYS HE ‘TOOK A BULLET FOR DEMOCRACY’ AT MASSIVE BATTLEGROUND STATE RALLY ALONGSIDE RUNNING MATE VANCE
Other agencies that assisted at the scene include Houghton City Police, Michigan State Police, Mercy EMS, Houghton County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the FBI Field Office out of Marquette, Michigan.
The City of Hancock Police Department said a subject on an ATV sent an 80-year-old man to the hospital in critical condition. (City of Hancock Police Department)
On Sunday, the Hancock Police Department said officers responded to three different incidents that appeared to be politically motivated. Two involved vehicles that were intentionally vandalized.
Read the full article from Here
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -A North Dakota woman is facing a federal involuntary manslaughter charge after a deadly crash on an American Indian reservation last fall.
A federal grand jury indicted Brittany Renne Laverdure on April 22, 2026, accusing her of killing a person while driving under the influence of multiple substances on or about Sept. 21, 2025, in Indian country in North Dakota.
Because the incident occurred in Indian country, the case falls under federal jurisdiction, specifically under 18 U.S.C. § 1153, which gives the federal government authority to prosecute certain crimes committed by Native Americans on tribal lands. The indictment identifies Laverdure as an Indian under that statute.
According to the indictment, Laverdure acted with “wanton and reckless disregard for human life amounting to gross negligence.” Prosecutors say she attempted to make a U-turn and pulled into oncoming traffic while impaired, without due care for the safety of others.
The victim’s name is not being reported at this time and court documents did not provide any further details on the incident.
An arrest warrant was issued April 23, 2026 and a special agent with the FBI arrested Laverdure on April 28, 2026, in Grand Forks.
Laverdure is scheduled to stand trial June 23, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Peter D. Welte in Fargo. The trial is expected to last four days.
Involuntary manslaughter under federal law carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison.
Copyright 2026 KVLY. All rights reserved.
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 32-year-old Ohio man is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a crash on Route 5 in Henrico County Monday morning.
According to police, officers with the Henrico County Police Division and crews with Henrico County Division of Fire were called to Route 5 near New Market Heights Lane at around 6:15 a.m. on Monday, May 4, for a reported two-vehicle crash.
When officers arrived, they found a red Mini Cooper that crashed into a Chevrolet Express van.
Two men in the van were taken to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Thirty-two-year-old Layten Perkins of Ohio, the driver and only person in the Mini Cooper, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that the Mini Cooper, driven by Perkins, was headed west on Route 5 when he crossed the center line and hit the Chevrolet heading eastbound head-on.
The road was closed for about four hours, before it reopened at 10:21 a.m., police said.
Alcohol is not considered a factor in the crash, but Crash Team Investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding this crash.
Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer C. Bolinger at 804-501-5000. You may also submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or by using P3tips.com.
Thousands of participants are expected to lace up their shoes as the 38th Annual Avera Race Against Cancer returns Saturday, May 9, with events across eastern South Dakota and southwest Minnesota.
Avera Race Against Cancer running and walking events will take place in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Yankton and Marshall, Minnesota, with total participation projected to exceed 7,500 people. Last year’s event broke participation records with a total of 7,747 participants across all regions.
“We never take that for granted,” said Reid Jensen, director of annual giving for the Avera Foundation. “Yet a lot of our signups each year are based on the excitement and inspiration people have experienced or heard about from past events.”
The annual fundraiser supports patients facing all types of cancer, with proceeds benefiting a wide range of services. Among them is the Avera Cancer Institute Navigation Center, a 24/7 call center offering guidance and support to patients and families.
Funds also help cover lodging and transportation assistance for individuals and families, screenings and early detection, genetic testing, specialized equipment, wigs for cancer patients, complementary therapies, such as massage and Arts in Healing, and grief support and survivor events, according to the Avera Health press release.
Organizers emphasize that all dollars raised stay local to support patients and families in the region. As of April 30, fundraising totals had already reached more than $780,000 toward an $850,000 goal, $100k more than last year’s goal. Donations can be made online at AveraRace.org.
For those wishing to volunteer for the event, sign up online on the Avera Race Against Cancer Sioux Falls event page at averafoundation.org. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Those who sign up to volunteer will receive a 2026 Avera Race Volunteer shirt.
There is also still time to register individually on the event website.The Avera Race is one of the few large events of its kind that offers “week of” and “same day” registrations, according to the Avera press release.
“We’ve been doing that for 37 years and will continue to do that,” said Elijah Bonde, community giving manager for the Avera Foundation.
Sioux Falls race details
In Sioux Falls, the race will start and finish at the GreatLIFE Fitness Club at Avera McKennan Fitness Center at 3400 S. Southeastern Ave. Race course maps are available for each running or walking course. Parking information can be found on the Sioux Falls event page online at averafoundation.org.
Before the day of the event, all registered individual and team participants are required to pick up their race day packets at the GreatLIFE Fitness Club at Avera McKennan Fitness Center on the following dates and times:
Team packets:
- Friday, May 1, 1-7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Monday, May 4, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Individual packets:
- Thursday, May 7, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 8, 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Packets will include timing chips on racing bibs for the 5K and 10K races and the first 5,000 registrants will receive an official 2026 Avera Race Against Cancer shirt.
Whether rain or warms rays of sunshine, the race day schedule of events will be as follows:
- 6 a.m. — Complimentary shuttle buses begin, running in 15-minute increments until 10 a.m.
- 7 a.m. — Avera Race Expo and Survivor Pavilion opens
- 7:15 a.m. — Survivor group photo
- 7:40 a.m. — Song tribute to all survivors
- 7:45 a.m. — Aerobic warm up with Jackie Haggar-Tuschen, executive director at Avera McKennan Fitness Center
- 8 a.m. — 10K race start and breakfast buffet opens
- 8:15 a.m. — 5K race start
- 8:20 a.m. — 1.5 and 3-mile walk start
Both runs will be staggered and chip-timed. Race results will be posted online after the race at AveraRace.org.
‘Smiles, hugs and a few tears’
The Race offers countless moments that keep people coming back year after year. It’s a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together — united by purpose, driven by hope and committed to a cause that truly matters.
That spirit of unity is shown by not just runners and walkers, but also from local sponsors and organizations who make the event possible.
This year, Sioux Falls Ford Lincoln serves as the title sponsor for the 2026 race, and events like the Sioux Empire Ford Club’s Mustang Cruise for Race Against Cancer, held on April 28, have helped build momentum and excitement leading up to race day.
For the participants themselves, they bring their own story, motivation and connection to the cause.
“Many [participants] are running enthusiasts who appreciate the chip-timed 5K and 10K races, with awards to top finishers,” Bonde said.
Others simply enjoy venturing out an a spring day for a leisurely 1.5-mile family walk or a 3-mile walk, while also supporting a good cause.
In this instance, the race can also be a spectator sport for those who wish to cheer participants in support.
For those who stand beside patients in their hardest moments, the Avera Race Against Cancer is a day filled with meaning, and reflects the stories they carry, the lives they’ve cared for and the courage they witness every single day.
This is true for Jayna Boeve, mammography quality control technologist who leads a team from Avera primary care clinics in Sioux Falls, who has seen cancer tough the lives of not just patients but also co-workers, friends and family members.
“As healthcare workers, it’s especially meaningful for us to stand alongside our patients outside the clinical setting and show our support in a visible, unified way. It’s become a tradition that brings our team together for a cause that truly matters.”
For many others, the annual event is “deeply personal.”
Avera Foundation statistics reval that 90% of participants are not cancer survivors themselves but attend in support of someone they love, according to Avera’s press release on April 28.
“There’s a lot of fun as teams show their spirit. But there’s also inspiration as we recognize survivors and remember those who are no longer with us,” Jensen said. “We see a lot of smiles and hugs but also a few tears.”
Vanessa Carlson Bender is the Development and Public Health Reporter at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Reach her at vbender@gannett.com.
-
North Dakota5 minutes agoGrand Jury indicts North Dakota woman in fatal DUI crash on Reservation
-
Ohio11 minutes ago32-year-old Ohio man killed, two fighting for life after crash on Route 5 in Henrico
-
Oklahoma17 minutes agoOklahoma AG urges agency to let states regulate sports prediction markets
-
Oregon23 minutes agoOregon nonprofits to share nearly $5.2 million in grants to boost community well-being
-
Pennsylvania29 minutes agoMonday is the last day to register to vote in this month’s primary election in Pennsylvania
-
Rhode Island35 minutes agoRI offers state workers with botched W-2s reimbursement for tax filings
-
South-Carolina41 minutes agoFormer South Carolina wing, Lexington native, lands at new program via transfer portal
-
South Dakota47 minutes agoThousands expected for Avera Race Against Cancer in South Dakota