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Michigan mill worker dies from fungal outbreak of blastomycosis: 'Deeply saddened'

April 16, 2023

Michigan mill worker dies from fungal outbreak of blastomycosis: 'Deeply saddened'

A contract worker at the Billerud Paper Mill in Escanaba, Michigan, has died from an ongoing fungal outbreak that may have infected nearly 100 employees with blastomycosis.

Detroit-area auto factory cleaner gets life for colleague's fatal beating

April 14, 2023

Detroit-area auto factory cleaner gets life for colleague's fatal beating

Detroit-area cleaning service employee Astrit Gjon Bushi was sentenced to life in prison for killing coworker Gregory Robinson at an Orion Township General Motors plant.

Michigan paper mill closes after 21 workers contract fungal infection

April 14, 2023

Michigan paper mill closes after 21 workers contract fungal infection

The Billerud Paper Mill in Delta County, Michigan, will temporarily close as numerous cases of fungal infection blastomycosis have been reported in workers.

Detroit shooting leaves 4 injured, including three 14-year-olds

April 14, 2023

Detroit shooting leaves 4 injured, including three 14-year-olds

The Detroit Police Department said a shootout erupted after a group of people had a dispute in a residential area Thursday night. Four victims were shot.

Romance novel cover model gets 3 years for role in Jan. 6 riot

April 13, 2023

Romance novel cover model gets 3 years for role in Jan. 6 riot

Logan Barnhart, a 42-year-old pipelayer and romance novel cover model from Holt, Michigan, was sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting Capitol police at the Jan. 6, 2021 riot.

Whitmer signs bill forcing stricter background checks, gun storage rules

April 13, 2023

Whitmer signs bill forcing stricter background checks, gun storage rules

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed a bill into law that imposes stricter background check and storage requirements for gun owners, part of an 11-bill package.

Black police officers set to gather in Detroit for NOBLE's annual CEO symposium

April 13, 2023

Black police officers set to gather in Detroit for NOBLE's annual CEO symposium

Black police chiefs, commissioners, sheriffs, and commanders from across the United States are set to meet this weekend for the annual NOBLE's CEO symposium.

Detroit police rescue miniature pony seen wandering around city

April 12, 2023

Detroit police rescue miniature pony seen wandering around city

Officers with the Detroit Police Department captured a pony with the help of a lasso after it was found galloping through the busy city streets.

Michigan researchers locate pair of century-old shipwrecks in Lake Superior

April 12, 2023

Michigan researchers locate pair of century-old shipwrecks in Lake Superior

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has announced the discovery of two lumber-shipping vessels that sank in Lake Superior in 1914.

Michigan police capture pony on the loose who was caught galloping through Detroit neighborhoods

April 12, 2023

Michigan police capture pony on the loose who was caught galloping through Detroit neighborhoods

Officers with the Detroit Police Department were able to lasso the horse and transport it to safety without incident. (FOX 2)