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The Justice Department, in a letter giving Wayne County 14 days, demanded all ballots, receipts, and envelopes from the November 2024 election, citing three local election-fraud convictions and five lawsuits; Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dismissed the move as absurd and baseless as the DOJ widens its push to obtain voting records across numerous states and D.C.
Three Wayne County women—Margaret Oldroyd (86), Linda Dewey (65) and Natalie Graves (34)—were identified as the victims in a Wayne County triple homicide; the suspect, 22-year-old Ivan Miller from Iowa, fled to Colorado and was arrested in Pagosa Springs after a multi-state manhunt. Miller has been indicted on three counts of aggravated murder and reportedly admitted to the killings, saying 'it had to be done.'
In Loa, Utah, Brian Auto Parts owner Gary Brian towed a customer—later identified as 22-year-old Ivan Miller—from a elk-vehicle collision. Miller, from Iowa, is charged with three counts of aggravated murder for killing three women in Wayne County about four days later (ages 30s, 60s, and 80s). He was later found in a stolen Subaru in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and faces Utah murder charges.
22-year-old Ivan W. Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa, is charged with aggravated murder in a Wayne County triple homicide after reportedly confessing that he killed three women in their 30s, 60s, and 80s to obtain money and a vehicle. He described dragging the victims’ bodies to a ditch and into a shed in Utah and Colorado, and said the killings “had to be done” though he didn’t like doing them. Investigators recovered the suspect’s car, a handgun, and ammunition as the investigation continues.
A 22-year-old Ivan Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa, is in custody after authorities say he killed three women in Wayne County, Utah—one in a home and two on a hiking trail—and fled in a second victim’s car after abandoning the first. The victims, aged in their 30s, 60s, and 80s, were not believed to be related to him. The FBI and multiple agencies assisted in a cross-state manhunt that led to Miller’s arrest in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where he was found with a concealed handgun and a large knife and is being held on weapons charges. Local schools and a health clinic closed, and the Wayne County Courthouse shuttered as investigators processed two crime scenes; authorities say there are no ongoing threats to the public.
Authorities identified 22-year-old Ivan Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa as the suspect in Wayne County's triple homicide. Miller was apprehended in Pagosa Springs, Colorado after a multi-state search and was booked on one count of carrying a concealed weapon. Investigators have not determined a motive or any known connection between Miller and the victims, who were three women killed in separate locations near a trailhead and in a nearby home; the investigation is ongoing.
Three women were found dead in Wayne County in what investigators call a homicide with multiple crime scenes; authorities are seeking a suspect driving a 2022 white Subaru Outback (license plate U560YF) and urge residents to stay indoors while the investigation continues; schools have been canceled for the rest of the week as a precaution.
Wayne County health officials are investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in Dearborn, resulting in two deaths, with an additional case from 2024 under review, as they work to ensure resident safety and understand the source of infection.
The first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2025 has been confirmed in Wayne County, with the individual recovering at home. The virus, transmitted by infected mosquitoes, has been reported in 19 counties this year, prompting health officials to urge precautions such as avoiding peak mosquito hours, using repellents, and eliminating standing water. The Illinois Department of Public Health is funding mosquito control efforts to prevent further cases.
A gunman targeted CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne County during a Bible School service, firing into the building before being stopped by church staff and security, preventing a potential mass shooting. The attacker, suffering from a mental health crisis, was killed after being run over and shot by church members. No other injuries occurred, and police are investigating the motive.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Wayne and Yates Counties until 9pm, with isolated storms possible this afternoon. The main band of storms is moving eastward, and additional development is expected. Temperatures will be in the 70s, dropping to the lower 60s overnight. More rain and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday, with cooler temperatures. High pressure will bring drier conditions later in the week.
Health officials in Wayne and Washtenaw counties have identified five locations where individuals may have been exposed to measles after someone tested positive for the virus. The exposure sites include various urgent care facilities and pharmacies in the two counties. Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours after exposure, so individuals who visited these locations should monitor for symptoms and contact their local health department if they are not immune to measles. Vaccination within 72 hours of exposure can prevent contraction of the virus, and early treatment within six days of exposure may also be effective.
Wayne and Washtenaw counties in Michigan reported cases of measles, adding to an Oakland County case last month. Health departments are urging individuals who may have been exposed to get vaccinated within 72 hours. The measles cases come amid a decline in routine immunizations across the country, with Michigan reporting decreased coverage for the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. Officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to protect against the highly contagious disease.
Health officials in Washtenaw and Wayne counties are urging vaccinations following potential measles exposures. Cases have been reported in both counties, with individuals potentially exposed at various locations. Measles is highly contagious and preventable through vaccination, with symptoms typically appearing within 7 to 21 days after exposure. Vaccination within 72 hours of potential exposure is recommended, as vaccine coverage has declined in Michigan. Anyone experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention and contact public health authorities if potentially exposed.
Two new measles cases have been confirmed in Wayne and Washtenaw counties in metro Detroit, with one case stemming from international travel. Health officials are urging anyone who may have been exposed to get vaccinated immediately, and have listed specific locations and times for potential exposure. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications, so it's important to watch out for symptoms and seek medical attention if necessary. Vaccination is emphasized as the best way to protect against measles, and post-exposure treatment may be effective if received within six days of exposure.