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MI school board members lose their jobs after controversy involving mascot

November 9, 2023

MI school board members lose their jobs after controversy involving mascot

Three Michigan school board members were recalled after retiring the school district's Redskins mascot. A recall is when voters petition to remove an elected official from office.

Caretaker accused of trying to torch husband now charged with killing butcher in house fire

November 9, 2023

Caretaker accused of trying to torch husband now charged with killing butcher in house fire

Julie Boxley is accused of setting fire to Glenn Andrews' residence on March 5, injuring and eventually killing the owner of Glenn's Smokehouse in Michigan.

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise

November 8, 2023

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise

As the Israel-Hamas war has led to increased threats nationwide, a group of governors is calling for increased funding for Jewish and Muslim houses of worship.

Detroit police arrest suspect in murder of Jewish leader Samantha Woll

November 8, 2023

Detroit police arrest suspect in murder of Jewish leader Samantha Woll

A suspect has been taken into custody for the fatal stabbing of political strategist and synagogue president Samantha Woll in Detroit last month, police announced Wednesday.

MI voters remove officials in recall election connected to proposed battery factory

November 8, 2023

MI voters remove officials in recall election connected to proposed battery factory

Michigan voters have removed five local officials their positions as a response to their endorsement for a Chinese-based electric vehicle factory within the community.

Woman charged in arson death of popular Michigan meat vendor

November 7, 2023

Woman charged in arson death of popular Michigan meat vendor

Julie Boxley, 52, of Michigan, has been charged with arson and murder in the death of Glenn Andrews. She is also charged with trying to kill her then-husband by immolation in 2021.

Police investigating death of Michigan man after being held down by bouncers at bar

November 6, 2023

Police investigating death of Michigan man after being held down by bouncers at bar

A man stopped breathing while being held down by bouncers outside a Michigan bar over the weekend as witnesses claim he was trying to protect women being harassed.

Ex-House Republican who voted to impeach Trump running for Senate in Michigan

November 6, 2023

Ex-House Republican who voted to impeach Trump running for Senate in Michigan

Ex-Rep. Peter Meijer, the supermarket scion who voted to impeach former President Trump, is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.

Bernie Sanders refuses to condemn Tlaib comments deemed 'antisemitic'

November 5, 2023

Bernie Sanders refuses to condemn Tlaib comments deemed 'antisemitic'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was careful not to condemn Rashida Tlaib during an appearance on CNN Sunday, arguing that lawmakers should not "quibble about words."

Dem Michigan AG calls out Tlaib for 'cruel' and hateful' Israel comments

November 4, 2023

Dem Michigan AG calls out Tlaib for 'cruel' and hateful' Israel comments

Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel called out Rep. Rashida Tlaib to "retract" her "cruel and hateful" social media post defending an antisemitic chant.