Detroit|News|
Whitmer, Benson Urge Voters, Legislature To Act Ahead Of Election
Michigan community leaders on Wednesday said during a news conference that they are confident in election integrity heading into November.
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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 Adds Over 500 New Coronavirus Cases Tuesday
The state also reported that 11 more people have died from the respiratory illness, bringing the death toll in Michigan to 6,612.
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Detroit|News|
Nessel Accuses 2 Police Officers In Misconduct Investigations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced felony charges have been filed in three police misconduct investigations.
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Chelsea, MI|News|
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Investigating 'Swatting' Cases
Swatting is when someone calls 911 claiming a serious crime has been committed by an unsuspecting victim, causing police to respond.
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Detroit|News|
Concussions A Risk For Athletes In All Sports: Henry Ford Study
A Henry Ford Health System study found that young athletes in all sports are at risk of concussions, not just in football.
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Detroit|News|
Standoff In Detroit Ends After More Than 30 Hours
After over 30 hours, a standoff with a gunman on Detroit's west side is over. Officers found the man dead Wednesday morning.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Coronavirus Cases Climb Past 112,000 Monday
Over 1,000 more people have tested positive for the virus, bringing Michigan's coronavirus total to more than 112,000.
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Detroit|News|
See The Number Of New Coronavirus Outbreaks At Michigan Schools
MDHHS began posting school outbreak information Monday, including school names and the number of cases.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
23 East Lansing Fraternity, Sorority Houses Ordered To Quarantine
The people living in the properties have been ordered to quarantine immediately for the next two weeks.
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Detroit|News|
12-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed In Oak Park: Report
The shooting took place around 12:30 p.m. and was the result of what authorities said was gun play involving juveniles.
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Ferndale, MI|News|
Ferndale PD Teams Up With Families Against Narcotics
Other cities, such as Roseville, Midland and Saginaw in Michigan, launched FAN COMEBACK Teams in August.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Salvation Army Begins Red Kettle Campaign 2 Months Early
The non-profit said it is launching its Red Kettle Campaign two months early to help raise money for those in need during the pandemic.
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Troy, MI|News|
Mosquito Treatment Scheduled For Oakland County To Combat EEE
Aerial treatment is planned for Oakland County as well as nine other counties Wednesday night to combat the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
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Novi, MI|News|
Novi Man Accused Of Having 50,000 Files Of Child Pornography: MSP
A 27-year-old Novi man has been accused of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the Michigan State Police.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Launches 'Spread Hope, Not COVID' Campaign
The new “Spread Hope, Not COVID” campaign urges all Michiganders to join together to safely reopen the state.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Schools Ranked Among 2021’s Best Colleges: U.S. News
New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as academic excellence and graduation rates.
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St. Clair Shores, MI|News|
Macomb County Business Fined Over $100K For MIOSHA Violations
Sodecia Automotive Detroit Corp in Roseville was cited for MIOSHA violations totaling $108,200 in proposed penalties.
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Detroit|News|
2 New Coronavirus Testing Sites Offered In Michigan
Locations were chosen in part to help address racial and ethnic disparities that were exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Northern Michigan Prison Unit Briefly Controlled By Inmates
Prison staff has regained control of a northern Michigan prison after a part of the facility was taken over by inmates early Monday morning.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Kid Rock To Join Donald Trump Jr. At Macomb County Rally Monday
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Bumpers Landing Boat Club in Harrison Township, 31970 North River Road, according to the campaign.
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