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Michigan State student petitioning for reduction of tuition for online classes calls for transparency

August 24, 2020

Michigan State student petitioning for reduction of tuition for online classes calls for transparency

Colleges and universities nationwide are charging the same tuition for virtual education as for in-person instruction and students like Tyler Weisner, a senior at Michigan State University, are taking a stand in an attempt to get the price tag reduced.

Body of Detroit firefighter who tried to save girls from drowning recovered from river

August 23, 2020

Body of Detroit firefighter who tried to save girls from drowning recovered from river

The body of an off-duty firefighter has been recovered from the Detroit River after he went missing while helping to save three girls from drowning Friday night, authorities said.

Michigan appeals court backs Whitmer's use of emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic

August 22, 2020

Michigan appeals court backs Whitmer's use of emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic

A Michigan appeals court on Friday ruled in favor of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, ruling that her emergency declarations and orders in response to the coronavirus were legal -- against claims by Republicans that she had overstepped her authority.

Purdue suspends 36 students after party violates new COVID-19 health guidelines

August 21, 2020

Purdue suspends 36 students after party violates new COVID-19 health guidelines

Three dozen students at Indiana's Purdue University who attended a party on Wednesday night have been suspended for violating the Purdue's coronavirus safety pledge.

2 Michigan police officers fired, accused of altering report on Black woman’s death in custody

August 20, 2020

2 Michigan police officers fired, accused of altering report on Black woman’s death in custody

Two police officers in Michigan were fired Wednesday, accused of concealing and manipulating evidence in the case of a Black woman who died while in custody, according to reports.

Michigan settles with Flint water crisis victims for more than $500 million: report

August 19, 2020

Michigan settles with Flint water crisis victims for more than $500 million: report

The state of Michigan has settled with victims of the Flint water crisis for more than $500 million, and details of the settlement are expected Friday, Detroit News reports.

Operation Legend's federal charges by the numbers

August 19, 2020

Operation Legend's federal charges by the numbers

Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday announced that Operation Legend has netted more than 200 federal charges since its launch in July 2020, in addition to separate homicide charges in some cases.

Gretchen Whitmer mouths expletive on 'hot mic,' compares DNC to 'Shark Week' before convention speech

August 19, 2020

Gretchen Whitmer mouths expletive on 'hot mic,' compares DNC to 'Shark Week' before convention speech

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was caught on a “hot mic” Monday mouthing an expletive and referencing Discovery Channel’s annual special “Shark Week” seconds before her speech was broadcast live on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Secretaries of state for Michigan, California to defend mail-in voting at Dem convention

August 18, 2020

Secretaries of state for Michigan, California to defend mail-in voting at Dem convention

Secretaries of state like Padilla and Benson, usually lower-profile figures during normal political times, have seen their jobs increase in importance as states have been forced to make on-the-fly changes to their elections during the pandemic.

Marine vet sets out on 300-mile journey to raise awareness about veteran suicide

August 18, 2020

Marine vet sets out on 300-mile journey to raise awareness about veteran suicide

A U.S. Marine who walked more than 800 miles last year to raise awareness about veteran suicide is setting out on another impressive trek across Michigan for the same cause.