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Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrage
Read full article: Viral video of police raids on University of Michigan student activists sparks outrageA viral video circulating on social media shows law enforcement raiding the homes of University of Michigan student activists.
Lions make Kerby Joseph the highest paid safety in NFL with new 4-year deal
Read full article: Lions make Kerby Joseph the highest paid safety in NFL with new 4-year dealDetroit Lions All Pro safety Kerby Joseph has agreed to a new 4-year deal, making him the highest paid player at his position in the NFL.
Gov. Whitmer makes appointments to Michigan Supreme Court, Court of Appeals
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer makes appointments to Michigan Supreme Court, Court of AppealsGovernor Gretchen Whitmer has made appointments to the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals, her office announced Wednesday.
Gov. Whitmer, Rep. Dingell share concerns on tariffs impacting auto industry
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer, Rep. Dingell share concerns on tariffs impacting auto industryMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell talked about how the recently implemented tariffs are impacting auto dealers, especially in Michigan.
University of Michigan claims immunity from lawsuits in ex-football coach Matt Weiss case
Read full article: University of Michigan claims immunity from lawsuits in ex-football coach Matt Weiss caseThe University of Michigan and its regents responded to one of eight lawsuits filed against them after a former football coach was charged for allegedly hacking into student-athlete accounts to steal private images.
‘Let’s win it all’: Michigan basketball star Nimari Burnett returns for final collegiate season
Read full article: ‘Let’s win it all’: Michigan basketball star Nimari Burnett returns for final collegiate seasonMichigan Wolverines shooting guard Nimari Burnett is returning to Ann Arbor for his final year of eligibility.
Earth Day: 7 items you can’t recycle curbside in Michigan
Read full article: Earth Day: 7 items you can’t recycle curbside in MichiganSometimes, an item just feels like it should be thrown in the recycling bin. But you may not be guessing right. And that can cause big problems for local recycling programs.
Michigan AG launches online tracker to show how federal actions impact residents
Read full article: Michigan AG launches online tracker to show how federal actions impact residentsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently launched a new tool that helps residents learn more about how they could be impacted by the Trump administration’s federal actions.
Hiding behind a folder? What Gov. Whitmer said about her viral photo at White House
Read full article: Hiding behind a folder? What Gov. Whitmer said about her viral photo at White HouseMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer went viral when she hid behind a blue folder during a picture at the White House. This week, she explained what she was thinking.
Cruise disrupted when Michigan teen who didn’t want girlfriend to go makes bomb threat
Read full article: Cruise disrupted when Michigan teen who didn’t want girlfriend to go makes bomb threatHe reportedly admitted he sent the bomb threat because he was upset that his girlfriend and her family went on a cruise, leaving him to take care of their pets.
Over 300 physician assistants sue Michigan Medicine -- what we know
Read full article: Over 300 physician assistants sue Michigan Medicine -- what we knowMore than 300 current and former female physician assistants are suing Michigan Medicine, the health system affiliated with the University of Michigan, over accusations of wage discrimination.
Bryce Underwood hasn’t played a snap for Michigan. But he’s giving back to those who got him there
Read full article: Bryce Underwood hasn’t played a snap for Michigan. But he’s giving back to those who got him thereBryce Underwood hasn’t played a snap yet for the Michigan football team. But he’s already using his platform to give back to those who helped him get there.
DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of color
Read full article: DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of colorAs U.S. colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses.
Michigan teen’s heart transplant story highlights critical need for organ donors
Read full article: Michigan teen’s heart transplant story highlights critical need for organ donorsSixteen-year-old Kendall Todd celebrates more than just her birthday this weekend – she marks seven months of renewed life thanks to a heart transplant that transformed her future.
Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood surprises high school security guard with new car
Read full article: Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood surprises high school security guard with new carMichigan true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood surprised his favorite high school security guard with a new car.
Michigan Softball Academy beginning its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer research during 16th event
Read full article: Michigan Softball Academy beginning its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer research during 16th eventThe event is held each spring at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor
Michigan drivers can get 4-H license plates that support youth development. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Michigan drivers can get 4-H license plates that support youth development. Here’s what to knowDrivers can support the Michigan 4-H program by purchasing special fundraising license plates.
Wayne State University faces accusations of civil rights violations
Read full article: Wayne State University faces accusations of civil rights violationsWayne State University is facing accusations of civil rights violations after the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Michigan) filed a complaint.
Over 300 physician assistants sue Michigan Medicine, alleging wage discrimination
Read full article: Over 300 physician assistants sue Michigan Medicine, alleging wage discriminationMore than 300 current and former female physician assistants are suing Michigan Medicine, the health system affiliated with the University of Michigan, over accusations of wage discrimination.
Child hit by truck while in line at Michigan ice cream shop, police say
Read full article: Child hit by truck while in line at Michigan ice cream shop, police sayA 12-year-old child and four other people were injured after a truck crashed into the seating area of an ice cream shop in Michigan, state police said.
Michigan teen makes bomb threat after girlfriend goes on cruise
Read full article: Michigan teen makes bomb threat after girlfriend goes on cruiseHe reportedly admitted he sent the bomb threat because he was upset that his girlfriend and her family went on a cruise, leaving him to take care of their pets.
Why some people in Michigan got an emergency alert about an earthquake
Read full article: Why some people in Michigan got an emergency alert about an earthquakeSouthern California was hit by an earthquake Monday, April 14, triggering the alert for the temporary cell towers in Michigan from California.
What does the future hold for Selfridge Air National Guard Base? President responds
Read full article: What does the future hold for Selfridge Air National Guard Base? President respondsWhat does the future hold for the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan? President Donald Trump spoke about that this week.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach offers great vacation options in Florida
Read full article: Destin-Fort Walton Beach offers great vacation options in FloridaIf you’re looking for a warmer destination that features sun and plenty of fun, you might want to consider the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area of Florida.
Whitmer asks president for emergency declaration following Northern Michigan ice storm
Read full article: Whitmer asks president for emergency declaration following Northern Michigan ice stormMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking President Donald Trump for an emergency declaration following the ice storm up north.
Michigan Supreme Court rules against life sentences without parole for young offenders
Read full article: Michigan Supreme Court rules against life sentences without parole for young offendersThe Michigan Supreme Court said that mandatorily subjecting anyone under the age of 21 to life without parole violates the Michigan Constitution and constitutes cruel punishment.
Ex-Michigan football coach, university named in lawsuit over alleged exploitation of female students
Read full article: Ex-Michigan football coach, university named in lawsuit over alleged exploitation of female studentsMichigan-based personal injury law firm Buckfire Law announced it has filed a mass lawsuit against former Michigan Wolverines football coach Matt Weiss, the University of Michigan, its Regents, and Keffer Development Services, LLC, on behalf of multiple female students.
DNR: Here’s when northern Michigan parks, trails, campgrounds will open following ice storms
Read full article: DNR: Here’s when northern Michigan parks, trails, campgrounds will open following ice stormsAfter severe ice storms swept through northern Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources is assessing damage and cleaning up several state parks, campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails.
ACLU of Michigan sues Trump administration to reinstate student visas
Read full article: ACLU of Michigan sues Trump administration to reinstate student visasThe ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit, along with a request for an emergency injunction, on behalf of four international students attending Michigan universities whose F-1 student immigration status was unlawfully and abruptly terminated by the Trump administration without valid reason or notice.
Health officials sound alarm as nitrous oxide misuse quadruples in Michigan -- What to know
Read full article: Health officials sound alarm as nitrous oxide misuse quadruples in Michigan -- What to knowHealth officials are warning residents after a new study revealed a dramatic rise in nitrous oxide misuse, mainly in the metro areas of Michigan.
Michigan court bans mandatory life sentences for 19 and 20-year-olds in murder cases
Read full article: Michigan court bans mandatory life sentences for 19 and 20-year-olds in murder casesThe Michigan Supreme Court made an extraordinary change to the state’s sentencing law Thursday, striking down automatic, no-parole prison terms for 19-year-olds and 20-year-olds convicted of murder.
City of Detroit launches harm reduction stations to combat opioid crisis
Read full article: City of Detroit launches harm reduction stations to combat opioid crisisThe opioid crisis is a significant issue across the United States, and Detroit currently faces some of the highest overdose rates in Michigan.
Audit: Deaths of 150 children went unevaluated by Michigan office tasked with safety reviews
Read full article: Audit: Deaths of 150 children went unevaluated by Michigan office tasked with safety reviewsThe deaths of 150 children weren’t evaluated by a state office tasked with determining if they needed further review, according to an audit.
Michigan business owner of international vehicle shipping business admits to $6.4M tax fraud
Read full article: Michigan business owner of international vehicle shipping business admits to $6.4M tax fraudA Michigan man pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return for his international vehicle shipping business and failing to pay taxes on cash wages he provided to his employees.
The turbulent history behind Michigan’s iconic Zilwaukee Bridge
Read full article: The turbulent history behind Michigan’s iconic Zilwaukee BridgeSome believe this Michigan bridge marks the start of Up North. Others just marvel at its vast span and view of the Saginaw River. We’re talking about, of course, the Zilwaukee Bridge.
What President Trump said regarding the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Read full article: What President Trump said regarding the future of Selfridge Air National Guard BaseGovernor Gretchen Whitmer visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, where she discussed tariffs and job market growth. During her trip, she met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, where they addressed the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
‘Don’t gas geese!‘: How advocates are pushing back against geese removal
Read full article: ‘Don’t gas geese!‘: How advocates are pushing back against geese removalIt’s a message to the governor urging her to stop the gassing of Canada geese, and it comes ahead of a meeting this morning of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.
Michigan Supreme Court weighs fate of frozen embryo in divorce case
Read full article: Michigan Supreme Court weighs fate of frozen embryo in divorce caseThe Michigan Supreme Court is deliberating a case involving a frozen embryo amidst a divorce, where Sarah Markiewicz wishes to use it for another child, while her ex-husband, David Markiewicz, opposes this.
Gov. Whitmer delivers remarks on bipartisan vision to grow manufacturing, addresses tariff impact
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer delivers remarks on bipartisan vision to grow manufacturing, addresses tariff impactMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke in Washington Wednesday morning to push a bipartisan approach with the federal government to grow state’s economy, manufacturing and defense.
Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval Office
Read full article: Trump offers rare praise for Michigan Gov. Whitmer as she appears with him in Oval OfficePresident Donald Trump has offered rare praise for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she appeared with him in the Oval Office.
Real ID deadline approaches: What Michiganders need to know before May 7
Read full article: Real ID deadline approaches: What Michiganders need to know before May 7We are less than a month out from the day you’ll need a “Real ID” at the airport to get on a domestic flight if you don’t have your passport.
Police use drones to locate missing woman near downed tree in Michigan woods after vehicle fire
Read full article: Police use drones to locate missing woman near downed tree in Michigan woods after vehicle firePolice used drones to locate a missing woman alive in a wooded area after a vehicle fire in Michigan.
Man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of mother in Washtenaw County appearing in court
Read full article: Man arrested in 1989 rape, murder of mother in Washtenaw County appearing in courtThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Texas AG investigating WK Kellogg Co. over artificial dyes in popular cereals
Read full article: Texas AG investigating WK Kellogg Co. over artificial dyes in popular cerealsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating WK Kellogg Co., a Michigan-based cereal company, for potentially violating consumer protection laws over artificial dyes in its cereals.
Three’s Company: Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley joins elite group during Grizzlies matchup
Read full article: Three’s Company: Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley joins elite group during Grizzlies matchupDetroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley joined elite company during the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lawsuit filed against Michigan CPS for alleged gross negligence resulting in death of Detroit boy
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against Michigan CPS for alleged gross negligence resulting in death of Detroit boyA lawsuit was filed against Michigan Child Protective Services (CPS), alleging employees failed to save a Detroit boy from abuse and neglect.
Permissive dialing period begins for 10-digit dialing in Michigan’s 313 area code
Read full article: Permissive dialing period begins for 10-digit dialing in Michigan’s 313 area codePeople with 313 area codes will have to start dialing 10 digits for all local calls. The change takes effect later this fall.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins lawsuit against Trump administration to protect funding for libraries
Read full article: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins lawsuit against Trump administration to protect funding for librariesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop three federal agencies from being dismantled, including the one that provides funding for libraries in each state.
Stellantis idles plant after tariffs: Workers in Warren, Sterling Heights among those affected
Read full article: Stellantis idles plant after tariffs: Workers in Warren, Sterling Heights among those affectedThe temporary layoffs will impact workers at the Warren and Sterling Heights stamping plants.