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Gun owner gets more than 3 years in prison for accidental shooting death of grandson in Newaygo Co.
DETROIT (AP) — A man whose loaded, unlocked shotgun was used in the accidental death of his 5-year-old grandson was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison for violating Michigan’s new gun storage law. “This tragedy was 100% avoidable,” Judge Robert Springstead said. “All you had to do was listen to the people in your life that were telling you to put these loaded guns away.” Braxton Dykstra was shot and killed on April 1 when a 6-year-old cousin got access to a shotgun at Karl Robart’s home in Newaygo County. Braxton’s 8-year-old sister witnessed the shooting. In August, Robart pleaded no contest to violating Michigan’s gun storage law, one of the first significant convictions since the law took effect in February.
Ferris State University cruises to 55-13 victory in first game ever against Roosevelt University
BIG RAPIDS – The Ferris State University football team cruised to a 55-13 victory against Roosevelt University before a boisterous Homecoming crowd on Saturday. But Roosevelt, in the first matchup between the two universities, posed more of a challenge than many expected and became just the second team this season to score more than seven points against the Bulldogs. The Lakers scored on a pair of field goals and an end zone fumble recovery. “Roosevelt did a good job keeping the ball away from us,” Ferris State head coach Tony Annese said after the game. “They had a good game plan for us. Our defense made some really good plays. All in all, it was a great Homecoming victory. I am proud of these guys. They keep coming to work every day.” Roosevelt, located in Chicago, is new to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and new to NCAA Division II competition.
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