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Detroit judge scolds construction worker for wearing T-shirt during online court hearing

May 5, 2021

Detroit judge scolds construction worker for wearing T-shirt during online court hearing

A Detroit judge admonished a construction worker who showed up to a virtual hearing wearing a T-shirt, according to a report Tuesday.

May 4, 2021

Michigan Gov. Whitmer to receive JFK 'Profile in Courage' award despite recent COVID-19 surge

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose aggressive lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic drew a mixed reaction among state residents, will receive a “Profile in Courage” award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her actions during the crisis.

Central Michigan's John Keller praised as hero in apartment shooting; suspect arrested

April 30, 2021

Central Michigan's John Keller praised as hero in apartment shooting; suspect arrested

A college football quarterback who was shot and wounded last weekend "is showing all of the right signs of his body healing," the organizer of a GoFundMe page said Wednesday, praising him as a hero.

Jailed Michigan Dem warned officers ‘Big Gretch’ might be upset by no mask for his booking photo: report

April 29, 2021

Jailed Michigan Dem warned officers ‘Big Gretch’ might be upset by no mask for his booking photo: report

A Michigan state lawmaker who was arrested earlier this month following a suspected DUI crash refused to have his booking photo taken, arguing that officers weren’t following state coronavirus guidelines, video shows, according to a report.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces plan to tie coronavirus vaccination rate to reopening

April 29, 2021

Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces plan to tie coronavirus vaccination rate to reopening

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a “MI Vacc to Normal” plan Thursday that ties the state's vaccination rates to its reopening plans.

Three Gretchen Whitmer kidnap suspects face weapon of mass destruction charges

April 28, 2021

Three Gretchen Whitmer kidnap suspects face weapon of mass destruction charges

Three of the six men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are facing additional charges of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

Census data reveals what's behind US growth slump

April 27, 2021

Census data reveals what's behind US growth slump

The first batch of once-every-decade data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a United States that is growing less quickly and but still seeing its population shift to the South and the West.

Michigan becomes coronavirus hot spot as variants rise and vigilance falls

April 27, 2021

Michigan becomes coronavirus hot spot as variants rise and vigilance falls

Michigan has become the current national hot spot for COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations at a time when more than half the U.S. adult population has been vaccinated and other states have seen the virus diminish substantially.

Central Michigan's John Keller 'fighting for his life' after shooting at off-campus party

April 27, 2021

Central Michigan's John Keller 'fighting for his life' after shooting at off-campus party

Central Michigan quarterback John Keller was “fighting for his life” after being wounded in an off-campus shooting in Michigan on Saturday, his family said.

DeSantis Cabinet member trolls Michigan’s Whitmer over travel mess by sending tourism pamphlets

April 26, 2021

DeSantis Cabinet member trolls Michigan’s Whitmer over travel mess by sending tourism pamphlets

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent the embattled governor a letter on Monday regarding her recent travels to his state while warning Michiganders against traveling due to COVID-19 levels — including to the Sunshine State.