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Whitmer Activates MI National Guard Ahead Of Weekend Protests
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is deploying the National Guard ahead of planned protests at the state Capitol this weekend.
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MSP, National Guard Prepare For Michigan Capitol Protests
Michigan State Police and the Michigan National Guard are preparing for protests at Michigan's Capitol leading up to Inauguration Day.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Southfield Police Officer Shoots Man, Sheriff Investigating: PD
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a Southfield Police Officer shot a man while investigating a stolen vehicle.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Fordson High School Graduate Saleh Named New York Jets Coach
Many Detroit Lions fans wanted hometown hero Robert Saleh to coach the Lions. Instead, he was hired Thursday by the New York Jets.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds 2,698 New Coronavirus Cases, 139 Deaths Thursday
The state has crossed the 531,000 mark for confirmed coronavirus cases.
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Michigan Militia Protest Planned For State Capitol Sunday: Report
A group that has held several armed protests at the Michigan Capitol in recent months plans to return on Sunday, according to reports.
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Troy, MI|News|
Troy Fire Department Names New Chief
Troy Fire Chief Dave Roberts is retiring on Feb. 5 after 42 years.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Lions To Hire Brad Holmes As New GM: Reports
Multiple outlets are reporting that Los Angles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes will be the Lions' new general manager.
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Flint, MI|News|
Flint Water Crisis: Snyder, 8 Others Charged In AG Investigation
Nine people have been charged following an investigation into the Flint water crisis. Former Gov. Rick Snyder charged with neglect of duty.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan House Democrats Seek To Censure Republican Lawmaker
Democrats are seeking to censure Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) who they said has pushed conspiracy theories.
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Detroit|News|
2nd Trump Impeachment: How Michigan's House Delegation Voted
Two Michigan Republicans voted for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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Detroit|News|
MI Senate Majority Leader Shirkey Had COVID In December: Report
Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus on Dec. 23, according to a report.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Reports 2,694 New Coronavirus Cases, 32 More Deaths
More than 528,000 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Michigan, state officials said.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland Co. Urges Patience As Residents Wait For COVID-19 Vaccine
The county said it has scheduled about 17,000-plus first- and second-dose appointments through the end of February.
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Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Grosse Pointe Shores Attorney Target Of Racial Hate Mail
The attorney was recently ticketed for having too large a Black Lives Matter sign in his yard and sued the city in response.
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Detroit|News|
Here’s How Well Nurses Are Paid In Michigan
Nurses in our state are on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus. See how much they’re paid in our state compared to others.
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Detroit|News|
Indoor Dining In Michigan Can Resume Feb. 1, Gov. Whitmer Says
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also said Michigan will allow indoor group exercises and noncontact sports starting Saturday.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Grocery Deliveryman Shot In Royal Oak After Carjacking
A grocery deliveryman was shot Tuesday night during a carjacking in Royal Oak.
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St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
1 In Serious Condition After St. Clair Shores Shooting Tuesday
One person is in custody following a shooting at Harbor Lanes in St. Clair Shores that left one person hospitalized, according to reports.
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Detroit|News|
Indian Automaker Mahindra To Cut Detroit Workforce: Report
The automaker Mahindra is cutting half of its workforce in North America, including workers at a Detroit plant, according to reports.
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