Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds 2,157 New Coronavirus Cases, 17 More Deaths
Michigan has now confirmed more than 546,000 cases of the coronavirus.
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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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Detroit|News|
Michigan Health Director Robert Gordon Resigns, No Reason Given
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer quickly announced a replacement for MDHHS Director Robert Gordon following his abrupt resignation.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Hackel Asks President Biden For 50K COVID-19 Vaccine Doses A Week
The Macomb County executive has asked President Joe Biden for 50,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine per week.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak Business Cited For Coronavirus Violation: MIOSHA
A Royal Oak business failed to have a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan, state officials said Friday.
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Troy, MI|News|
Troy Gym Cited For Coronavirus Violations: MIOSHA
A gym in Troy failed to require masks when social distancing wasn't possible and had other violations, state officials said Friday.
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Detroit|News|
Federal Court Upholds Michigan Term Limits Amendment
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday that challenged the current status of Michigan’s term limits.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Billions Of 17-Year Cicadas Will Emerge In Michigan In 2021
If you’d rather chew glass than hear the loud mating call of billions of 17-year cicadas, May could be a good time to get out of Michigan.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Girl In Stable Condition After Being Shot In Oakland County: PD
A 16-year-old Detroit woman was shot Friday morning in Southfield, according to police.
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Detroit|News|
Man Accused In Whitmer Kidnapping Plot May Plead Guilty Wednesday
A Hartland Township man who is accused of suggesting he and a group "shoot up" the governor's vacation home could plead guilty Wednesday.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan To Resume Indoor Dining Feb. 1 With Some Restrictions
Indoor dining will return in Michigan on Feb. 1, with limited capacity and other health restrictions, officials said.
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Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
2 More Cases Of Coronavirus Variant Found In Southeast Michigan
Two more cases of a variant of the coronavirus have been confirmed in southeast Michigan, state health officials said Thursday.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Online Sports Betting Begins Friday: What To Know
Nine commercial and tribal casinos will offer online sports betting or gambling or both. Here's what to know before diving in.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Heights Man Charged In Murder Of Stepbrother
A Dearborn Heights man is charged with the murder of his stepbrother after prosecutors said the two got into an argument.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Deaths Top 14,000 Thursday
The state crossed 14,000 deaths attributed to the coronavirus on Thursday, health officials said.
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St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
St. Clair Shores Reports Elevated Lead Levels In Drinking Water
Eight sites in St. Clair Shores have elevated lead levels, according to the city.
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Flint, MI|News|
Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $641M Flint Water Settlement
A federal judge has granted preliminary approval to a $641 million settlement between Flint residents and the state of Michigan.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland Co. Man Charged In Hockey Stick Attack At Capitol
Michael Foy is accused of swinging a hockey stick at law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 riot, according to federal documents.
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Detroit|News|
U.S. Attorney In Wolverine Watchmen, UAW Corruption Cases Resigns
U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider submitted his letter of resignation to President Joe Biden Wednesday.
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Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Oakland Co. Sheriff: Help Identify Suspect In 2 Armed Robberies
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a pair of armed robberies that took place this week.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Man Faces Federal Charges In Capitol Hill Riots
He is the first Michigander to be charged federally in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
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