Detroit|News|
MSU Star Turned Accused Murderer Appling Arraigned Thursday
Former Michigan State University basketball player Keith Appling was arraigned on a murder charge Thursday in Wayne County District Court.
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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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Clinton Township, MI|News|
58-Year-Old Man Killed In Clinton Township Crash
The crash took place around 9:54 p.m. Tuesday on northbound Gratiot Avenue, near Grandy Street.
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Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Canton Police Vehicle Involved In Rollover Crash Thursday
Minor injuries were reported for the occupants of the cruiser and two other vehicles involved, police said.
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Detroit|News|
Former UAW President Gary Jones Sentenced To 28 Months In Prison
The former UAW president previously pleaded guilty to stealing from the union in a large-scale corruption scandal.
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Detroit|News|
Blue Water Bridge To Canada Reopened After Investigation
The bridge was temporarily closed Thursday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after a suspicious package was found.
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St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
Sprint And Splash At Lake St. Clair Metropark Returns In August
The event, which promotes and celebrates Lake St. Clair, will mark its 10th anniversary this year.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Launches Task Force For Juvenile Justice Reform
A new task force will focus on analyzing the state's juvenile justice system while recommending practices and strategies for reform.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Update: 257 New Cases, 7 More Deaths
Michigan once again added fewer than 500 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.
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Detroit|News|
Partial Solar Eclipse Thursday: Here's How To See It In Michigan
Here's how you can see a partial solar eclipse expected to be partially visible in Michigan Thursday morning.
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Detroit|News|
Does Michigan Owe You Money In 2021? Here's How To Check
The Michigan Department of Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets. Here's how residents can claim their money.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Nationwide Blood Shortage Affects Michigan Health System
The need for blood is critical because many surgeries were delayed during the pandemic and trauma cases are up, officials said.
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Detroit|News|
Major Expansion Announced At Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
The $318 million expansion and renovation represent the largest healthcare investment in the county’s history by a health system.
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Detroit|News|
4 MI Bloods Members Get Prison For Carving Into Boy's Chest
The four gang members carved the name of the local Bloods set, “MOB 662,” into a 15-year-old boy's chest, authorities said.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Superintendent Maleyko Gets 'Highly Effective' Review
The rating means Maleyko's contract is automatically extended by one year, the district said.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak Schools Announces English Department Name Change
Royal Oak Schools will replace the English as a Second Language department name with English Language Development.
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Detroit|News|
MSP Pursues Stolen Vehicle Through Detroit, Arrests 2
Police said they recovered a handgun from the vehicle, which was reported stolen out of Troy.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Elaborate Butane Lab Discovered In Clinton Township, MSP Says
If the lab had exploded, it would have damaged surrounding buildings, authorities said.
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Detroit|News|
MI Man Sentenced To Probation After Threatening Elected Officials
A northern Michigan man who admitted to leaving threatening messages for two elected Michigan officials will serve two years of probation.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Expands Preschool Enrollment To Eligible 4-Year-Olds
State officials said the plan ensures that 22,000 more children can enroll in preschool.
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Detroit|News|
Keith Appling Scheduled To Appear Before Judge Thursday Morning
The former basketball star is charged with murder in the shooting death of a 66-year-old Detroit man.
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