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DeVos blasts Whitmer for calling school voucher plan a 'scheme': You just gave millions to a Chinese company

November 1, 2022

DeVos blasts Whitmer for calling school voucher plan a 'scheme': You just gave millions to a Chinese company

Betsy DeVos fires back on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's financial priorities after the Democrat referred to a voucher-like school scholarship program as a "scheme."

Family of Black man who was fatally shot by Michigan police is suing Detroit for $50 million

November 1, 2022

Family of Black man who was fatally shot by Michigan police is suing Detroit for $50 million

The family of a Black man who was killed by police in Detroit is suing the city for $50 million. Five officers are named in the wrongful death lawsuit of Porter Burks.

Michigan governor's race: Whitmer leads Dixon in poll, with inflation, abortion top issues

November 1, 2022

Michigan governor's race: Whitmer leads Dixon in poll, with inflation, abortion top issues

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leads Republican Tudor Dixon in the latest WDIV/Detroit News poll, which found that Dixon has closed the gap since September.

Abortions equal job growth, Democrats argue in closing days of election

November 1, 2022

Abortions equal job growth, Democrats argue in closing days of election

Democratic gubernatorial candidates in tight contests are warning that the Republican stance on abortion is a threat to the economic livelihood of American workers.

Detroit police cruiser fatally strikes pedestrian

November 1, 2022

Detroit police cruiser fatally strikes pedestrian

A Michigan police cruiser fatally struck a pedestrian in the roadway early Monday morning. The officer was looking for an address when he struck the individual.

Tudor Dixon: Gretchen Whitmer's education approach is mind-boggling

October 31, 2022

Tudor Dixon: Gretchen Whitmer's education approach is mind-boggling

Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon responds to recent criticisms and slams her opponent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Michigan State University names Teresa Woodruff interim president, conducting search for full-time president

October 31, 2022

Michigan State University names Teresa Woodruff interim president, conducting search for full-time president

Michigan State University has named Lisa Woodruff, the former chief academic officer, to be the interim president. She was voted in unanimously by trustees.

TULSI GOES TO WAR WITH LIZ CHENEY: Tulsi Gabbard calls out Cheney-backed Dem, endorses GOP opponent

October 31, 2022

TULSI GOES TO WAR WITH LIZ CHENEY: Tulsi Gabbard calls out Cheney-backed Dem, endorses GOP opponent

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard announced her endorsement of GOP congressional candidate Tom Barrett after Republican Liz Cheney endorsed his Democratic challenger Rep. Elissa Slotkin.

Democratic groups fund third-party conservative longshots to siphon votes from Republican candidates

October 31, 2022

Democratic groups fund third-party conservative longshots to siphon votes from Republican candidates

Democratic groups are spending heavily to boost third-party long shot candidates for contests in which vulnerable Democrats are facing strong Republican challengers.

Trick-or-treating canceled in Michigan neighborhood after massive cockroach infestation

October 31, 2022

Trick-or-treating canceled in Michigan neighborhood after massive cockroach infestation

Wyandotte, Michigan, officials shut down an area of the city on Halloween to prevent trick or treaters from going near a massive cockroach infestation in at a vacant home.