Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Man Arraigned On Murder Charge: Sheriff
Vincent Merrill was arraigned Sunday on one count of first-degree homicide and one count of felony firearms, deputies said.
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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|
New Bill Will Provide $300 Weekly To Unemployed Michiganders
The bill also provides funding to cover costs for flood response and mitigation efforts in Midland and Detroit.
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Detroit|News|
5 New Neighborhood Coronavirus Testing Sites Open In Michigan
Sites were chosen in part to help address racial and ethnic disparities exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
MSU Reports 124 Coronavirus Cases Since Aug. 30
The cases do not appear to be linked to a particular event, but rather multiple large student gatherings, according to the university.
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Detroit|News|
GM Gets $2 Billion From Nikola To Manufacture Electric Trucks
General Motors will receive 11 percent ownership of Nikola as part of the agreement, the companies said in a news release Tuesday.
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Detroit|News|
100-Year-Old Missing Woman Found Safe In Canton
Mae Willie Baker was supposed to visit a friend in Inkster but never showed up, police said.
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Detroit|News|
Man Dies After Crashing Vehicle Into MDOT Building: MSP
Troopers said that investigation into the incident showed the driver exited the highway, drove over a grassy area and into the building.
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Detroit|News|
3 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported At K-12 Schools In Michigan
In total, 61 new coronavirus outbreaks were reported Monday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds 1,153 New Coronavirus Cases Over Last 2 Days
State health officials reported Monday that Michigan has added more than 1,100 new coronavirus cases over the course of the last two days.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Hero's Desire To Serve Community 'Always Comes First'
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Clinton Township Hero Always Has A Smile And A Thank You
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Clinton Township Hero 'Has A Beautiful Heart'
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Detroit|News|
2 Bodies Burnt Beyond Recognition In Detroit House Fire Monday
The fire began around 6:30 a.m. at 3791 Pingree Street and is not believed to be suspicious.
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West Bloomfield, MI|News|
West Bloomfield PD Investigating Murder-Suicide: Report
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide that took place Friday in West Bloomfield.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer To Trump: Fully Fund the Michigan National Guard
Monday marks one month since Whitmer requested a phone call with the president to discuss imposed state costs.
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Detroit|News|
President Donald Trump To Visit Michigan Thursday
Trump's visit comes a day after Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be in the state.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds Nearly 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases Friday
Michigan health officials reported nearly 1,000 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday.
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White Lake-Highland, MI|News|
Man Dies In Accident At Highland Township Construction Site: PD
Deputies said a man was pinned between a dump truck and a wooden road mat used for driving heavy equipment on.
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Detroit|News|
Gyms Can Reopen In Michigan, But Many Businesses Remain Closed
Some Michigan business owners were relieved when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allowed gyms to reopen. But many businesses remain shuttered.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer Extends State Of Emergency In Michigan
The previous state of emergency declaration was set to expire Friday.
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