August 8, 2020 Whitmer met with Biden as he nears VP decision: AP Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware last weekend to meet with Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's first known in-person session with a potential running mate as he nears a decision.
August 7, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls for resignation of county official who used racial slur Leenanau County Road Commissioner Tom Eckerle went on a tirade after being asked why he wasn't wearing a mask.
August 7, 2020 Michigan US Attorney: Detroit Operation Legend agents confiscate body armor, weapons from drug-dealing criminals Operation Legend agents deployed in Detroit are already making a positive difference, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider told Fox News this week.
August 7, 2020 House Ethics Committee orders Tlaib to repay $10,800 to campaign after 2018 violation Rep. Rashida Tlaib has been ordered to repay $10,800 to her campaign committee to account for the salary she had paid herself from her campaign coffers after she had been elected to Congress in 2018.
August 5, 2020 Michigan Gov. Whitmer declares racism 'public health crisis,' requires bias training for state employees Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is declaring racism a public health crisis and pursuing initiatives to "eradicate and prevent discrimination and racial inequity" -- including making all state employees undergo "implicit bias training," her office announced Wednesday.
August 5, 2020 Flint, Mich., to destroy illegal guns seized by police, won't auction them off to lawful bidders The city of Flint, Mich., announced on Tuesday it will begin destroying all illegal firearms seized by the police instead of reselling them at auction for profit.
August 5, 2020 Tlaib wins Michigan Democratic primary, declares Squad 'here to stay, and it’s only getting bigger' Rep. Rashida Tlaib declared victory Wednesday morning in her primary election in Detroit and proclaimed her win shows the progressive Squad is coming back to Congress stronger and bigger.
August 4, 2020 Ex-Michigan State coach convicted of lying about Larry Nassar abuse claims gets jail time A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and university doctor Larry Nassar.
August 4, 2020 Lake Michigan to dip to 'dangerously cold' water temperatures in the 40s along some beaches: forecasters The dog days of summer may be here, but forecasters are warning about bitterly cold temperatures for those looking to cool off in Lake Michigan.
August 4, 2020 High-profile Dems fight for their seats as 5 states hold primaries From the Midwest to the West Coast, intraparty campaign battles are coming to a head Tuesday as five states hold primary contests.
