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MSP Trooper Struck By Vehicle On Mackinac Bridge
Michigan State Police officials said the suspect intentionally hit the trooper and was arrested Thursday morning.
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Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Michigan Adds Over 500 New Coronavirus Cases Wednesday
The state reported 517 new cases of the virus, bringing the statewide case total to more than 89,000.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Names Winners Of Online Coronavirus Safety Contest
The county named four winners of its ‘Oakland Together’ online coronavirus safety video and art contest.
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Detroit|News|
GLIAC Suspends All Sports Through Calendar Year
Nine universities in Michigan are impacted by the move.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Whitmer Extends Protections For Nursing Home Residents, Staff
An executive order Whitmer signed this week also extends similar protections for grocery store workers.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
OCC Offers 3,500 Laptops For Some Fall 2020 Semester Students
The college said the move is aimed at helping with the increased technology needs of remote learning format due to the coronavirus.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Biden VP Pick Prompts Support, Criticism In Michigan
Several Michigan Democrats showed support for Kamala Harris, who Joe Biden picked Tuesday to serve as his running mate.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Whitmer Passed Over For VP Nomination, Harris Is Biden's Pick
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had been considered a top candidate to serve as Joe Biden's running mate.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Man Accused In Sex Trafficking Case: AG
Prosecutors said the man conducted a criminal enterprise and was involved in prostitution and sex trafficking in Oakland County.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Big Ten Officially Cancels 2020 Fall Sports Season
The conference said in a statement it will continue to evaluate spring sports and the possibility of a spring football season.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Adds Nearly 800 New Coronavirus Cases Tuesday
Michigan is closing in on 89,000 cases of the coronavirus after adding nearly 800 new cases on Tuesday.
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Detroit|News|
Report Shows Pediatric Coronavirus Cases Soaring; How MI Is Doing
A two-week span in July saw nearly 100,000 children contract the coronavirus.
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Detroit|News|
Amazon Distribution Center Could Be Coming To Detroit: Mayor
The $400 million Amazon distribution center would be built on the former state fairgrounds, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland Co. Teen, Jailed For Not Doing Homework, Off Probation
The girl was on probation after she was charged with assault in 2019. A judge said she violated her probation by not doing her homework.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Schools Opt To Start School Year Online
Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday to start the school year online.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Gov. Whitmer To Speak At Dem Convention Monday
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is to speak Monday at the Democratic National Convention as Joe Biden weighs his options for a running mate.
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Michigan Adds Over 500 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Nears 88K
The state reported more than 500 new cases of the coronavirus Monday as the state's case total closes in on 88,000.
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Big Ten Votes To Cancel Fall Football Season: Reports
The Big Ten has voted to cancel its fall football season amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports.
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Detroit|News|
Marginal Risk For Severe Weather In Southeast Michigan Monday
The National Weather Service in Detroit reports that southeast Michigan has been upgraded to a marginal risk of severe weather Monday.
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Detroit|News|
1 Dead Following Monday Morning Crash In Detroit
A head-on crash on Grand River, near Wyoming, in Detroit Monday morning left one person dead, according to reports.
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