Midwest

Michigan school shooter's father denied change of venue

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2 years ago

February 26, 2024

Michigan school shooter's father denied change of venue

A judge on Thursday denied a change of venue request made by the father of a Michigan school shooter in his involuntary manslaughter case.

James Crumbley wanted jurors from a different county to hear the case, arguing that he could not get a fair trial because of widespread publicity and his wife’s recent conviction.

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“They have been clearly convicted in the court of public opinion,” defense lawyer Mariell Lehman said in a court filing Feb. 14.

It’s unusual in Michigan to change the location of a trial or to bring in jurors from another county.

James Crumbley, father of Ethan Crumbley, a teenager accused of killing four students in a shooting at Oxford High School, appears in court for a preliminary examination on involuntary manslaughter charges in Rochester Hills, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. James Crumbley, the father of a Michigan school shooter wants jurors from a different county to decide his involuntary manslaughter case, arguing that he cant get a fair trial because of excessive publicity and his wifes recent conviction. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

James Crumbley, 47, is accused of making a gun accessible to Ethan Crumbley and failing to get mental health care for his son.

The 15-year-old killed four students and wounded more during a mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021.

Jury selection in the father’s Oakland County trial is scheduled for March 5.

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Feb. 6 and is awaiting her sentence. Ethan Crumbley, who is now 17, pleaded guilty to murder and terrorism and is serving a life prison sentence with no chance for no parole.

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Minnesota

Allegiant to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 billion deal

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January 11, 2026

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Allegiant to acquire Sun Country Airlines in .5 billion deal

January 11, 2026 / 5:14 PM CST
/ CBS Minnesota

Minnesota-based Sun Country plans to merge with Allegiant in a $1.5 billion cash and stock deal, the two budget airlines announced on Sunday.

Under the definitive merger agreement, Allegiant will take over Sun Country to create a “leading leisure-focused U.S. airline,” a press release said.

“Today marks an exciting next step in our history as we join Allegiant to create one of the leading leisure travel companies in the U.S.,” Sun Country CEO and President Jude Bricker said. “We are two customer-centric organizations, deeply committed to delivering affordable travel experiences without compromising on quality. Importantly, we believe this transaction delivers significant value to Sun Country shareholders and an opportunity to continue to benefit from our growth plans as a combined company.”

The company will be headquartered in Las Vegas, but it will maintain “a significant presence” in the Twin Cities, where Sun Country is based.

The merger would expand service across the United States and internationally, with the combined airline expected to operate nearly 200 aircraft and provide more than 650 routes, according to the press release.

The transaction has been approved by each airline’s board of directors and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to federal approvals.

Bricker will join Allegiant’s board of directors, along with two other Sun Country board members. Allegiant’s CEO, Gregory C. Anderson, will remain in his role in the combined company.

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Missouri

Legislation introduced to replace Chiefs as Missouri’s official football team

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January 11, 2026

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Legislation introduced to replace Chiefs as Missouri’s official football team

JEFFERSON CITY — A Missouri lawmaker has introduced legislation to change the state’s “official football team” from the Chiefs to the Battlehawks.

Missouri State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-St. Charles County) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 on Thursday, which would remove the designation of the Kansas City Chiefs as the official football team of the state of Missouri.

The legislation would appoint the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League as the official football team of Missouri.

This move comes after the Chiefs announced plans to move from Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri to a new domed stadium in a Kansas City, Kansas, prior to the start of the 2031 NFL season.

“Based on recent events, it has become clear that the will of the people of the state of Missouri has changed with regard to the designation of the Kansas City Chiefs as the official NFL football team of this state,” Schroer said in the proposal. “The Kansas City Chiefs football organization has indicated that, despite years of fan support and financial support from the citizens of this state, the team wants to relocate the team to the state of Kansas.”

The resolution claims that Missouri acted in good faith to keep the Chiefs while Kansas enticed the team with large financial incentives.

“It is nonsensical to designate a team that will no longer reside in this state as the official NFL football team of this state,” the proposal said.

The resolution is a non-binding proposal that doesn’t create a law or spend public funds, but instead endorses the Battlehawks as Missouri’s official football team.

The proposal would need approval from the Missouri Senate, House and Governor before it could take effect.

Schroer also proposed a bill that would prohibit the Chiefs from receiving tax credits.

On Wednesday, Schroer introduced Senate Bill 1485, which would prohibit professional sports teams that play home games in facilities with a capacity of at least 75,000 from receiving any tax credits.

The capacity at Arrowhead Stadium is 76,416.

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Nebraska

Big Ten Report – Nebraska takes first place from Michigan, is 16-0

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January 11, 2026

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Big Ten Report – Nebraska takes first place from Michigan, is 16-0

It was a very exciting and high-scoring Saturday in Big Ten basketball. Michigan’s flaws finally caught up to the Wolverines. Their loss to Wisconsin became a source of hope for everyone else in the Big Ten. Nebraska keeps rolling, and the Huskers now look like the top team in the conference, with star Lamar Wilkerson going off in yet another game.

Here are the scores and the rest of my analysis from Saturday night in Big Ten basketball:

No. 10 Nebraska 83-77 vs Indiana

Jamarques Lawrence and Lamar Wilkerson battled in a shootout as both players had career nights. Indiana has been hot this season, almost as hot as Nebraska. Ultimately, the Cornhuskers proved to be battle-tested once more, and Lawrence led the Cornhuskers to overcome a 16-point deficit to secure a big victory. The Cornhuskers continue to be one of the best stories in college basketball, as their win streak moves to 5 in a row in the Big Ten. They are 16-0 overall.

Wisconsin 91-88 vs No. 2 Michigan

Down goes Goliath. Just like I said in one of the last Big Ten reports, no game is a layup. Michigan almost lost its last game to Penn State. Every team the Wolverines face will give them their best, and all they have to do is upset them. The Badgers did exactly that. Nick Boyd and John Blackwell both had 20-point showings and looked like stars. The Badgers entered the second half down 14 points, and just like last game for the Wolverines, another lead was lost. Michigan missed 8 of their last 9 shots, to end the game, which was one of the biggest reasons for the loss of the lead. The Wolverines were not on their game, and for the first time this season, and it cost them big time.

No. 5 Purdue 93-85 vs Penn State

Braden Smith puts together a complete game, flashing his scoring ability and his elite decision-making. The Boilermakers took care of business and handled Penn State exactly like Michigan should have. Penn State’s hot three-point shooting start kept them in this game, but it was the Boilermakers’ insane crowd, insane defense, and stars stepping up that propelled them to an 8-point win.

UCLA 67-55 vs Maryland

Another day, another game where the Terps get outmatched. The Bruins were coming off two losses heading into this game, and they got the exact bounce-back game they needed. While the Bruins were amazing defensively, the Terps still dominated the glass. That makes for trouble for the Bruins against the competent Big Ten teams. Had the Terps been able to buy a bucket, they fairly well could have stolen this game. Instead, the Terps move to 0-5 in the Big Ten. The Terps can’t catch a break early in this season, while the Bruins get the exact break they needed to move forward.

Overview

Michigan does not learn from its last game, and they suffer their first loss of the season. The Badgers get a huge scoring outburst from their two guards, as another guard, Braden Smith, is dominant in an impressive win by Purdue over Penn State. As the Big Ten is continuing to ramp up the dominant newcomer, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are now the leader of the sole undefeated team in the conference.

What’s next

Illinois and Iowa highlight the day with a big-time matchup to start the Sunday slate. Big implications in this game, and whoever wins can really consider themselves a legitimate Big Ten contender. Northwestern and Rutgers will match up after that one, and both teams could desperately use a win to get back on track and build some type of momentum. The final game will be Ohio State and Washington squaring off. The Buckeyes will look to build some consistency before their matchup against Michigan. Bruce Thornton getting hot again would definitely help with that.

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