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November 15, 2023

Trump to remain on Michigan ballot after judge rejects 14th Amendment challenge to eligibility

A Michigan court threw out an attempt to block former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballot, days after a similar ruling in Minnesota.

November 15, 2023

Detroit-area Jews traveling to March for Israel stranded by alleged bus driver 'sick-out'

Hundreds of Jewish people who traveled from Detroit to Washington, D.C., for a rally were stuck at the airport for hours, allegedly due to bus drivers refusing to take them.

November 15, 2023

2024 showdown: East Palestine leaders take sides in Ohio's Republican primary race

Political leaders in East Palestine, Ohio, site of February's train derailment that grabbed national attention, endorse Matt Dolan in the Buckeye State's 2024 Republican Senate primary

November 15, 2023

Judge rejects initial attempt to temporarily block North Dakota ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A North Dakota judge denied plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order in a case challenging the state's ban on gender transition treatment for minors.

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin woman convicted of fatally poisoning friend's water with eye drops

A Wisconsin woman was found guilty Tuesday of poisoning her friend's water with eye drops and stealing nearly $300,000 from her, authorities said.

November 14, 2023

Chicago Teachers Union president used 'unlawful deduction' on home in Indiana for over a decade

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacey Davis Gates was reportedly billed over $1,300 dollars for taking an “unlawful deduction" on a home in Indiana.

November 14, 2023

Michigan man accused of kidnapping and murdering teen dies while awaiting trial

A Michigan man awaiting trial for the kidnapping and murder of 16-year-old Mujey Dumbuya has died from medical complications related to cancer treatment.

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Senate passes liquor law overhaul

Wisconsin's Republican-run Senate voted Tuesday to overhaul state liquor laws, establish new regulations for private event venues, and create a new regulatory oversight department.

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Senate passes 8-figure PFAS grant bill

The Wisconsin state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill allowing municipalities and landowners to tap into a $125 million state fund to combat PFAS pollution.

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs challenge to constitutionality of state-funded school choice programs

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to weigh the constitutionality of the state's various subsidized charter school and voucher programs.