Michigan
Gretchen Whitmer Says Social Media 'Absolutely' Has Role in U.S. Extremism
The Michigan governor spoke with actors Chris Evans and Mark Kassen about homegrown domestic terrorism, which she said is "a real and growing concern."
Michigan Lawyer Says Hanging KKK Flag In View Of Black Family Was No Crime
"There is absolutely no question that what happened to Ms. Dinges was despicable, traumatizing and completely unacceptable," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said, before explaining that since no physical contact or threats occurred, she legally cannot proceed with filing charges.
'Miracle' Dog Appears Weeks After Going Missing in Michigan Apartment Fire
The black-and-white chihuahua puppy was spotted around 14 days after the blaze to the surprise and delight of its owner.
John Geddert, Olympic Coach, Dies by Suicide, After Sexual Assault Charges
"John Geddert used force, fraud and coercion against the young athletes that came to him for gymnastics training for financial benefit to him," State Attorney General Dana Nessel said before his body was discovered.
Trump Supporters Charged With Violent Threats to Officials Over Election
A Michigan man alleged contacted Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) to complain that he was "angry about the results of the November election, that he joined a Michigan militia and that there would be violence if the election results were not changed."
Michigan Library Where Venomous Mediterranean Recluse Spiders Found Reopens
In rare cases, the bite of a Mediterranean recluse spider can lead to a condition called loxoscelism that is characterized by skin lesions.
Fred Upton Censured by Local GOP for Vote to Remove Greene From Committees
"Does the Cass GOP really think someone like that represents Republican values and should be serving on the education committee?" Upton said in a series of Twitter posts announcing the censure.
Boy Has Arms, Legs Amputated After Developing COVID-Linked Condition MIS-C
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children is a new and rare condition that scientists are still trying to understand.
Michigan Residents Protest KKK Flag Facing Black Woman's Home
Dozens of people attended the anti-racism rally in Grosse Pointe Park on Sunday.
Aide to Republican Who Called Capitol Riot Hoax Quits to Work for Democrat
The Democratic Party of Michigan has called on Mike Shirkey to resign from the state senate following his comments.
White Resident Hangs KKK Flag in Window Facing Black Neighbor's Home
Jedonna Dinges said her neighbor put a Ku Klux Klan flag in the side window of their home in Grosse Pointes Park, Michigan.
Michigan Is Front Line of GOP Slide Towards Extremism, Democrats Say
The state's Democrats say what is happening in Michigan is a warning to the rest of the country after the storming of its Capitol in Lansing pre-empted the U.S. Capitol riot.
Billboard Calls Michigan Governor 'Indiana Business Person of the Year'
Michigan has not had a stay-at-home order since May last year and indoor dining has resumed in restaurants.
Meijer COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Those looking to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are advised to pre-register with Meijer to be notified when the vaccine can be provided.
Mich. Dems Call For State Sen's Resignation After He Called Riots a 'Hoax'
"We have one message for @SenMikeShirkey, who amplified and repeated lies to undermine our democracy, openly met with militia groups and gave them messaging advice: Resign. His rhetoric and actions are not worthy of the office he holds," the Michigan Democratic Party wrote in a tweet on Wednesday.
Michigan State Senator Mike Shirkey Under Fire Over Capitol 'Hoax' Comments
Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey came under fire by the state's representatives in Congress after he cast doubt on the U.S. Capitol attack.
Michigan Man Killed by Exploding Cannon at Baby Shower
Evan Thomas Silva, 26, was standing 10 to 15 feet away when the device exploded in the backyard of a Genesee County home, police said.
Michigan Governor's Strict COVID Orders Effective in Driving Down Cases
Michigan's Democratic state leader has faced significant pushback from residents and legislators for her relatively conservative approach to COVID-19 mitigation.
Whitmer Calls for Sidney Powell, Election Lawsuit Lawyers To Be Disbarred
The Michigan governor and two other top state officials are also pushing for federal sanctions against the attorneys.
Michigan Teenager Pleads Guilty To Killing 11-Year-Old Sister With Shotgun
Corbin James Redman, 17, was accused of shooting and killing 11-year-old Addison Marie Redman in their Arcada Township home on the morning of August 20 in 2019.
Thousands 'Cut in Line' for COVID Vaccine in MI after Loophole Discovered
An online user found a way to bypass the state's priority vaccine group criteria to book an appointment before sharing the unauthorized pathway publicly.
Regular COVID Checks for Those in Need is a Bipartisan, Common-Sense Idea
While few Americans have gone untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is undeniable that its economic impacts have not affected us all equally.
5-Year-Old Boy Severely Mauled by Pack of Dogs, in Serious Condition
Police said the 5-year-old was mauled by three to four dogs at around 5 a.m. in the 9000 block of Longacre in Detroit.
Michigan GOP Threatens to Withhold $2.1B in School Funds From Whitmer
Republicans on the Michigan House Appropriations Committee are bargaining with school funding to pressure Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give up power over the state's COVID-19 response.
Former Marine Who Beat Officer With Hockey Stick at Capitol Denied Release
The suspect from Michigan was described by prosecutors as "among the most violent of all participants" during the January 6 attack.
What is Detroit-Style Pizza? Pizza Hut Launches Deep-Dish Pie Across U.S.
Pizza Hut's Detroit-style pizza comes in four varieties: Detroit Double Pepperoni, Double Cheesy, Meaty Deluxe, and Supremo.
Brood 10 Cicadas Map Shows the U.S. States Where the Insects Will Appear
Trillions of the bugs are due to emerge in parts of the country this spring.
Michigan Man Lost $140,000 to Phone Scammers
A man in Michigan wired $140,000 to phone scammers who pretended to be representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Control and the local police, after they claimed to have a warrant out for his arrest.
These Places Are Running Out of COVID Vaccines in the U.S.
New York City, the country's most populous city, was reported to have enough vaccines to administer second doses to some, but not all, of the people waiting for their second shot.
GOP Rep Warns Against 'Politics of Deception' After Voting to Impeach Trump
The freshman Republican congressman urged his party "to restore trust—to restore the trust of the voting public."