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Michigan floods bring 'substantial' concern about dams, 'cutoff low' to pack drenching rain

May 19, 2020

Michigan floods bring 'substantial' concern about dams, 'cutoff low' to pack drenching rain

A slow-moving storm dumped heavy rain Monday across Michigan, leading to warnings about the structural stability of dams as the same weather system threatens to bring even more rain to parts of the Southeast.

Michigan says all voters will be sent absentee ballot applications

May 19, 2020

Michigan says all voters will be sent absentee ballot applications

Michigan’s secretary of state announced Tuesday morning that all registered voters in the crucial general election battleground state will be mailed an application to vote by mail in November.

Coronavirus had infected hundreds in Michigan as Biden, Sanders campaigned there, report finds

May 19, 2020

Coronavirus had infected hundreds in Michigan as Biden, Sanders campaigned there, report finds

Hundreds of Michigan residents were likely already infected with the coronavirus around the same time former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and other prominent Democrats ramped up campaigning just days before the state's crucial presidential primary.

Hannity slams blue-state govs over 'dumbest' pandemic response: 'Helped us learn what not to do'

May 18, 2020

Hannity slams blue-state govs over 'dumbest' pandemic response: 'Helped us learn what not to do'

Sean Hannity took on several Democratic states whose governors issued orders responding to the coronavirus pandemic put thousands of older and sicker residents at risk, and compared their results with those of more successful governors in Texas and Florida.

Defiant Whitmer slams anti-lockdown protests, questions political motives behind demonstrations

May 18, 2020

Defiant Whitmer slams anti-lockdown protests, questions political motives behind demonstrations

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is going on offense against mounting protests rocking Lansing over her strict stay-at-home orders – saying she will not apologize for protecting people’s health during the coronavirus pandemic and alleging there are political undercurrents rippling through the demonstrations.

Michigan priest goes viral for drawing water gun in fight against coronavirus: '2020, folks'

May 18, 2020

Michigan priest goes viral for drawing water gun in fight against coronavirus: '2020, folks'

A Roman Catholic priest has gone viral for his attempt at keeping an ancient tradition alive while social distancing at the height of Holy Week and the coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan salon owner on getting cease-and-desist order after reopening : 'It's definitely a scary situation'

May 17, 2020

Michigan salon owner on getting cease-and-desist order after reopening : 'It's definitely a scary situation'

A Michigan salon owner who was issued a cease-and-desist order by local police after she defied the state’s stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic by opening her salon said she had to reopen or else she would “lose everything.”

Michigan AG blasts barber who defied lockdown order: 'He's not a patriot'

May 15, 2020

Michigan AG blasts barber who defied lockdown order: 'He's not a patriot'

Michigan's attorney general blasted a 77-year-old barber who opened his shop last week in defiance of state lockdown orders while questioning his patriotism.

Graduation amid coronavirus: People unhappy about virtual ceremonies

May 15, 2020

Graduation amid coronavirus: People unhappy about virtual ceremonies

Like so many other young men and women around the country, Arizona high school students are facing the reality of having virtual graduation ceremonies this year, in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Michigan man accused of making death threats against governor, state AG

May 15, 2020

Michigan man accused of making death threats against governor, state AG

A Detroit man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making death threats against embattled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state attorney general Dana Nessel over COVID-19-related restrictions that have prompted several demonstrations in recent weeks.