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Wayne County Woman Left Child In Garbage Bag, Prosecutors Say
A Wayne County woman has been accused of abandoning and killing her newborn child, according to prosecutors.
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Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
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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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Wayne County Man Accused In Shooting Investigation
A 76-year-old Wayne County man faces assault charges in the non-fatal shooting of a Wayne woman on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
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Michigan Coronavirus Update: 6,303 New Cases, 112 More Deaths
More than 770,000 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Michigan as of Thursday.
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Begins Over Metro Detroit: What To Know
Here's everything you need to know about the Lyrids peak over Metro Detroit. The meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
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Filthy Rich Michigan Billionaires Got Wealthier During Pandemic
Michigan billionaires joined Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others whose wealth increased during the pandemic.
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MI Health System: Hospitals Are At 'Critical Capacity Levels'
In a statement, Beaumont Health System CEO John Fox called the rising number of new coronavirus cases in Michigan "very troubling."
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4 MI Businesses Among 2021 Best Companies To Work For: Fortune
The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 companies, as ranked by their employees.
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Michigan Ranks 32nd Among The Worst Drivers In America
A study by a law firm factored in DUI arrests, accident fatalities, lack of insurance and Google searches in ranking the worst drivers.
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7-Year-Old Girl Shot In Detroit Thursday Morning: Report
The man suspected of shooting the girl barricaded himself in a home before surrendering to police, according to reports.
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2 Charged In Whitmer Plot To Remain Tethered, Judge Rules
Michael and William Null must remain with GPS tethers, Judge Michael Stepka of the 86th District Court in Grand Traverse County ruled.
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Former State Of Michigan Employee Charged In Embezzlement Case
A former Michigan worker has been accused of embezzling more than $850,000 from the state over a 2-year span, authorities said.
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With Michigan's COVID-19 Cases Surging, State Turns To Treatment
Michigan is expanding the use of a treatment given to former President Donald Trump in its fight against the coronavirus.
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Troy, MI|News|
Troy Police Reject Claims Of Discrimination At Somerset Mall
A Black woman said she was discriminated against by Troy police, according to reports. But the department said it denounces those reports.
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Wayne County Residents Can Get Walk-Up COVID Vaccines This Week
Walk-up appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine are available for Wayne County residents through Saturday.
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MI Extends COVID-19 Workplace Rules As New Cases Continue To Rise
The state has reported over 1,000 coronavirus outbreaks related to workplaces, according to health officials.
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Royal Oak DDA Recognized For COVID-19 Response
Royal's Oak's DDA was the only Michigan DDA to receive the award, which was awarded to six communities around the country, officials said.
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Detroit Issues Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: What To Know
Detroit has paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but those set to receive the vaccine can still be vaccinated. Here's how.
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Oakland County To Use Pfizer Vaccine Over Johnson & Johnson
County officials said people scheduled to receive the J&J vaccine Tuesday at a clinic at Oakland University will receive a Pfizer dose.
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Michigan Pauses Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The FDA has recommended a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to clotting concerns.
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Biden's American Jobs Plan Highlights Michigan's Needs
The White House hopes to reinvigorate Michigan's infrastructure after it received a D+ grade on its infrastructure report card.
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