Detroit|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Death Toll Over 6,000
Michigan also reported its highest number of new coronavirus deaths in over a week.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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 To Sue Betsy DeVos Over CARES Act Funding
Nessel said allocating funds to private schools "deprives public schools across our state of critical resources."
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Troy, MI|News|
MSP: Over 800 Tickets Issued Over Fourth Of July Weekend
MSP also said there were no deadly crashes handled by the agency over the weekend in either county.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer To Discuss Allocation Of Federal Funds To MI Schools
The news conference will include Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Superintendent Michael Rice.
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Coronavirus PPP Loans: Where The Money Went In Michigan
Here is a list of businesses that received the largest loans from the program in Michigan.
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Human Remains Found By New Owners Of Trenton Home Monday
A human skull was found in the fire pit of a home in the 5500 Block of Wilson Monday.
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Detroit Tigers Unveil 2020 Schedule Shortened Due To Coronavirus
The Tigers will begin their season on July 24 at Cincinnati. Detroit's home opener will be July 27 against Kansas City.
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Michigan State Police Investigating I-75 Shooting From Monday
Police said no one was injured in the shooting, but the freeway was closed for hours as they looked for evidence.
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Michigan Coronavirus Cases Climb Past 66,000
The state announced 297 new cases of the virus Monday, bringing the state's case total to 66,173.
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Some In-Person Services Return To Detroit City Hall Monday
Anyone entering the building will need to wear a mask, be screened and social distance, the city said.
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Novi, MI|News|
Man, 36, Accused In Lyon Township Arson: Oakland County Deputies
A 36-year-old Lyon Township man has been accused by Oakland County Sheriff's Deputies of starting a house fire Sunday.
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Clinton River Watershed Council Launches Summer Scavenger Hunt
The Clinton River Watershed Council launched a scavenger hunt for kids and adults to encourage exploration of the watershed.
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Detroit|News|
As Michigan Coronavirus Cases Trend Upward, Deaths Decrease
The state on Sunday reported zero new coronavirus deaths for the first time since March. But the number of new cases keeps increasing.
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Troy, MI|News|
Fireworks Cause Injury, Fire Over Weekend: Oakland County Sheriff
The Oakland County Sheriff said a 1-year-old was hit by fireworks and, in a separate incident, a garage caught fire due to fireworks.
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Detroit|News|
4-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots 5-Year-Old In Redford Twp. Home
The child was alert and in stable condition when taken to the hospital, according to reports.
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Michigan Reports 460 New Coronavirus Cases, Over 65K Total
State health officials reported 460 new cases of the coronavirus in Michigan Friday, bringing the statewide total to over 65,000.
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Here Are The Michigan Cities With The Greatest Risk Of Flooding
The First Street Foundation Flood Model suggests that the risk of flooding across the U.S. is “significantly more” than previous estimates.
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Swimming Pool Safety Tips For July 4 In Michigan
As residents in Michigan prepare to hit the water for Independence Day, it’s essential to keep safety a top priority.
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Coalition Seeks Early Prison Release For Former Detroit Mayor
Kwame Kilpatrick has served only a quarter of his 28-year prison sentence. With good time credits, he’s been listed for release in 2037.
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Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
2 Accused Of Pulling Gun On Woman In Orion Township: Sheriff
A married couple is charged with assault after they were seen in a viral video pulling a gun on a woman and her two daughters.
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