Clinton Township, MI|News|
Macomb County Names New Public Defender
Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel on Friday announced Thomas J. Tomko as the county’s new public defender.
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'Words Matter': Whitmer Responds To Trump Calling Her 'Dictator'
A day after President Donald Trump said Gretchen Whitmer wanted to be a dictator, the Michigan Governor responded on social media.
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Michigan SOS: No Open Carry At Voting Locations
Michigan residents will not be allowed to open carry at voting locations on Election Day.
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White Lake-Highland, MI|News|
Candidate Profile: Jeffrey Long For Oakland County Commissioner
Jeffrey Long, a White Lake Twp resident is running for Oakland County Commissioner District 6.
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Birmingham, MI|News|
Candidate Profile: Mari Manoogian For State House
Mari Manoogian, a Birmingham, MI resident is running for State House District 40.
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Detroit|News|
Candidate Profile: Articia Bomer For U.S. House
Articia Bomer, a Detroit resident is running for U.S. House of Representatives District 13.
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Candidate Profile: Jewell Jones For State House
Jewell Jones, an Inkster resident is running for State House District 11.
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Joe Biden To Make Stops In Southfield, Detroit Friday
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden will be making a pair of stops in Michigan Friday.
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Detroit|News|
5 Men Accused In Plot Against Whitmer Will Stand Trial: Judge
A federal judge ruled Friday that five people accused in a kidnapping plot against Michigan's governor will stand trial.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan: High Number Of Coronavirus Cases Due To Tech Issue
The state reported its highest single-day increase of coronavirus cases Thursday, but officials said a tech issue caused a data error.
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Troy, MI|News|
Candidate Profile: Robert Wittenberg For Oakland County Treasurer
Robert Wittenberg, a Huntington Woods resident is running for Oakland County Treasurer.
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Detroit|News|
Trump Calls Whitmer A 'Dictator' In Thursday Morning Interview
President Donald Trump called Michigan's governor a dictator and said the state needs to "open up."
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Detroit|News|
New App Will Alert People Possibly Exposed To Coronavirus
A new pilot application launched by the state alerts users to possible coronavirus exposure through contact tracing.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan AG Charges Detroit Investment Adviser With Embezzlement
A Detroit investment adviser has been arraigned on embezzlement charges after authorities said he took and spent $90,000 from two clients.
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5 Things To Know On World Food Day 2020 In Detroit
World Food Day 2020 is Oct. 16. Here’s what you should know about global food insecurity and how you can help in Detroit.
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Wisconsin Man Accused In Plot Against Michigan Governor: AG
A 14th person has been accused in connection to a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the attorney general's office said.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Proposal: Oakland County Parks Millage
Oakland County voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether to replace a millage that would result in an increase in funding for county parks.
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Detroit|News|
Wayne County Proposal: Wayne RESA
Wayne County voters on Nov. 3 will vote on whether to renew a millage funding Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
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Michigan Issues Employer Safety Requirements During Coronavirus
MIOSHA issued emergency rules to clarify requirements for employers to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
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Michigan Coronavirus Cases Reach 139,000 Wednesday
Nearly 7,000 coronavirus deaths have been reported in Michigan as of Wednesday, according to state health officials.
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