Michigan - Page 249

University of Michigan hires Santa Ono to be the next president

July 13, 2022

University of Michigan hires Santa Ono to be the next president

The University of Michigan has named Santa Ono as its next president. Santa comes from the University of British Columbia, where he was a president and vice chancellor.

Michigan woman accused in husband's 2002 murder turned over by Italian authorities

July 11, 2022

Michigan woman accused in husband's 2002 murder turned over by Italian authorities

A Michigan woman held in Italy since 2020 was handed over to Michigan authorities last week to face a murder charge connected to the 2002 death of her husband.

Michigan governor candidate pleads not guilty to actions in Jan. 6 riot

July 7, 2022

Michigan governor candidate pleads not guilty to actions in Jan. 6 riot

A Republican candidate for Michigan governor has pleaded not guilty for his actions at the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He say's he was exercising his free speech rights.

Wife of slain Detroit police officer mourns: 'My babies need him. I need him'

July 7, 2022

Wife of slain Detroit police officer mourns: 'My babies need him. I need him'

Kristine Courts, the wife of murdered Detroit police officer Loren Courts, said her husband was far more than a cop, saying he was "our Batman" to her and their children.

Detroit police officer shot and killed in the line of duty: 'We lost a hero'

July 6, 2022

Detroit police officer shot and killed in the line of duty: 'We lost a hero'

A Detroit police office died on Wednesday after he was shot by a suspect who police say was indiscriminately firing a gun.

Michigan air show death: Blown tire caused jet truck crash, father says

July 6, 2022

Michigan air show death: Blown tire caused jet truck crash, father says

The father of the jet engine-powered semitruck driver who died at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan, said a blown tire caused the vehicle to burst into flames.

Tim Allen’s yacht forces Michigan marina to close after gallons of fuel spill

July 6, 2022

Tim Allen’s yacht forces Michigan marina to close after gallons of fuel spill

Tim Allen, a native of Michigan, shared that the fuel filter gasket popped while he was rounding the corner of Omena Bay. As the boat owner, Allen is responsible for covering the cleanup costs.

Rush toward green energy has left US 'incredibly' vulnerable to summer blackouts, expert warns

July 4, 2022

Rush toward green energy has left US 'incredibly' vulnerable to summer blackouts, expert warns

Much of the U.S. could be due for blackouts this summer as policymakers rush power plants offline in a bid to switch to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

Michigan air show jet truck crash leaves 1 person dead

July 2, 2022

Michigan air show jet truck crash leaves 1 person dead

An explosion at a Battle Creek, Michigan air show that occurred while a truck was racing two planes has reportedly resulted in one death on Saturday afternoon.

Michigan demolition site has alarming levels of arsenic

July 1, 2022

Michigan demolition site has alarming levels of arsenic

Seven Detroit sites where building's were demolished have elevated levels of arsenic. The city has been ordered to test soil at 127 sites.