April 24, 2023 Michigan Democrat gets 6 months house arrest for ballot box sabotage Former Flint Township, Michigan Clerk Kathy Funk was sentenced to six months of house arrest for tampering with a ballot box to dissuade a recount in a primary she narrowly won.
April 24, 2023 Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s Senate run in Michigan may complicate Democrats' efforts to retake control of the House While Elissa Slotkin’s run for Senate could protect the chamber’s Democratic majority, her exit as a U.S. representative may stir trouble for Michigan’s House.
April 23, 2023 4 Michigan women charged with allegedly shoplifting over $4K in Lululemon clothing Four women were arrested Wednesday in connection to a theft at a Lululemon store in Michigan, police said.
April 21, 2023 New UAW president sounds off on Big Three automakers: 'unacceptable' UAW president Shawn Fain, who took office after a near-total overhaul of the union's leadership, aired numerous grievances with Detroit's Big Three automakers to press members Friday.
April 21, 2023 New UMich president cancels cello performance over grad school strike Cellist and University of Michigan President Santa Ono has cancelled a scheduled performance out of concern that striking graduate student instructors may disrupt the event.
April 21, 2023 Feds land first guilty plea in Michigan marijuana board corruption probe Michigan businessman John Dalaly was the first suspect to plead guilty in a marijuana licensing board corruption case undertaken by federal investigators.
April 21, 2023 Cities across the United States making historic investments in urban trees United States cities are investing in trees to provide shade and improve air quality. President Joe Biden's spending plan put an emphasis on planting trees in Urban areas.
April 21, 2023 4 Michigan corrections officers avoid incarceration for 2019 death of jailed man A man died in 2019 in a jail cell after suffering multiple seizures. The four corrections officers who were working during the incident avoided incarceration with plea bargains.
April 20, 2023 Michigan Senate committee doles out $175M for Chinese-owned EV battery plant A Michigan Senate committee granted final legislative approval to the allocation of $175 million in state funds for Chinese manufacturer Gotion's planned factory in Big Rapids.
April 20, 2023 Residents erupt as Michigan Democrats approve funding for Chinese-backed green energy project: 'I'm angry' Several Michigan residents spoke up Thursday during a state Senate hearing where Democratic lawmakers approved public funding for a Chinese company's electric vehicle battery plant.