Detroit|News|
Whitmer: Photo At Lansing Restaurant Was 'Honest Mistake'
The governor was seen in a photo at a Lansing restaurant without a mask and not social distancing. She called it an "honest mistake."
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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 Outdoor Capacity Limits Removed, Indoor Limits Increased
A Michigan order amended on Monday removes outdoor capacity limits for social events beginning on June 1.
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Ex-MSU Basketball Star Keith Appling Arrested In Shooting Case
Detroit police said over the weekend they were looking for the former basketball player in connection with a deadly shooting.
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West Bloomfield, MI|News|
Oakland County Doctor Charged With Insurance Fraud
A West Bloomfield doctor has been charged with insurance fraud among other charges.
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Detroit|News|
Henry Ford Health System Eases Visitor Restrictions
The move comes as COVID-19 hospitalizations at their lowest levels since mid-March.
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Rabies Reported In Michigan Dog For First Time Since 2011
State health officials are urging Michiganders to have their dogs and livestock vaccinated for rabies.
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Whitmer Apologizes After Photo Shows Her Not Social Distancing
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized on Sunday after a photo showed her not social distancing at a Lansing bar.
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Michiganders Can Return To In-Person Work Monday: Monday Briefing
Are you one of many Michiganders returning to in-person work on Monday? Read about that and more in today's Monday briefing.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Update: 1,132 New Cases, 38 More Deaths
Michigan has reported over 882,000 cases of the coronavirus as of Friday.
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Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Michigan
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you’ll see in Metro Detroit? Take comfort: It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon.
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‘60 Minutes’ Interview Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In Michigan
The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over Michigan.
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Michigan Surpasses 8 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
To date, 57 percent of Michiganders have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
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GOP Lawmaker Wants Answers On Whitmer's Florida Trip
Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland) sent Whitmer's office 43 questions about the flight, which has been highly criticized.
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Detroit Boy Mauled While Saving Siblings In Dog Attack
More than $22,000 has been raised for the boy via GoFundMe.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Hosting In-Person Memorial Day Events In 2021
A remembrance ceremony and concert on May 30 will be in person, with guests asked to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak's 'Most Instagrammable' Restaurant, Bar Reopens
Pinky's Rooftop reopened Wednesday with a new menu.
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Detroit|News|
Conservative Commentator Announces Run For Michigan Governor
Tudor Dixon has announced she intends to run for the Republican nomination in the race against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022.
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Michigan's Mask, Gathering Rules Will Be Lifted On July 1
Outdoor capacity limits will be lifted and indoor capacity limits will be increased to 50 percent on June 1.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Ford Unveils New Electric F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck Wednesday
The Lightning has been hailed as the "truck of the future" by Ford.
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Detroit|News|
Wolverine Watchmen Member To Testify Against Whitmer Plotters
The man was not involved in the plot to kidnap the governor, officials said.
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