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4 Michigan women charged with allegedly shoplifting over $4K in Lululemon clothing

April 23, 2023

4 Michigan women charged with allegedly shoplifting over $4K in Lululemon clothing

Four women were arrested Wednesday in connection to a theft at a Lululemon store in Michigan, police said.

New UAW president sounds off on Big Three automakers: 'unacceptable'

April 21, 2023

New UAW president sounds off on Big Three automakers: 'unacceptable'

UAW president Shawn Fain, who took office after a near-total overhaul of the union's leadership, aired numerous grievances with Detroit's Big Three automakers to press members Friday.

New UMich president cancels cello performance over grad school strike

April 21, 2023

New UMich president cancels cello performance over grad school strike

Cellist and University of Michigan President Santa Ono has cancelled a scheduled performance out of concern that striking graduate student instructors may disrupt the event.

Feds land first guilty plea in Michigan marijuana board corruption probe

April 21, 2023

Feds land first guilty plea in Michigan marijuana board corruption probe

Michigan businessman John Dalaly was the first suspect to plead guilty in a marijuana licensing board corruption case undertaken by federal investigators.

Cities across the United States making historic investments in urban trees

April 21, 2023

Cities across the United States making historic investments in urban trees

United States cities are investing in trees to provide shade and improve air quality. President Joe Biden's spending plan put an emphasis on planting trees in Urban areas.

4 Michigan corrections officers avoid incarceration for 2019 death of jailed man

April 21, 2023

4 Michigan corrections officers avoid incarceration for 2019 death of jailed man

A man died in 2019 in a jail cell after suffering multiple seizures. The four corrections officers who were working during the incident avoided incarceration with plea bargains.

Michigan Senate committee doles out $175M for Chinese-owned EV battery plant

April 20, 2023

Michigan Senate committee doles out $175M for Chinese-owned EV battery plant

A Michigan Senate committee granted final legislative approval to the allocation of $175 million in state funds for Chinese manufacturer Gotion's planned factory in Big Rapids.

Residents erupt as Michigan Democrats approve funding for Chinese-backed green energy project: 'I'm angry'

April 20, 2023

Residents erupt as Michigan Democrats approve funding for Chinese-backed green energy project: 'I'm angry'

Several Michigan residents spoke up Thursday during a state Senate hearing where Democratic lawmakers approved public funding for a Chinese company's electric vehicle battery plant.

Detroit-area man pleads no contest to killing news anchor

April 20, 2023

Detroit-area man pleads no contest to killing news anchor

Arthur Williamson of Pontiac, Michigan pleaded no contest to killing WWJ-AM overnight anchor Jim Matthews and wounding his girlfriend and children in an attempted murder-suicide.

Dem congresswoman silent on why she signed hush agreement involving Chinese tech company

April 20, 2023

Dem congresswoman silent on why she signed hush agreement involving Chinese tech company

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., signed a non-disclosure agreement to discuss an electric vehicle battery plant proposed by Chinese company Gotion, but won't explain why.