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Homegrown Foundation Leader Builds Bridges, Trust in Flint
As Flint grapples with its water crisis, the Greater Holy Temple Church has been one of the main distribution hubs for donated water, food, clothing, and other essential items.
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Whitmer Tests Positive for COVID-19 Amid Rise in Cases
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Two Men Face New Trial Over Scheme to Kidnap Whitmer
Two men accused of crafting a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 and ignite a national rebellion are facing a second trial this week
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Grand Rapids Area Library in Jeopardy After Refusing to Ban LGBTQ Books
A western Michigan library faced an uncertain future Thursday after a flap over LGBTQ material on its shelves led to the failure of the renewal of a property tax millage that funds most of its budget.
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Man Charged in Planned Parenthood Clinic Fire in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO—A man who made a video describing abortion as genocide was arrested for a fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Thursday. Joshua Brereton, 25, of Paw Paw was charged in federal court with committing arson at an organization that receives government money. Fire was set Sunday with fuel and a…
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Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan
Severe thunderstorms left more than 100,000 customers across Michigan without power, utilities reported Wednesday.
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Primary Vote Could Mean No Black Detroit Member in Congress
State Rep. Shri Thanedar won Michigan’s 13th Congressional Democratic primary, topping a field of nine candidates in a district that covers most of Detroit and potentially leaving the city next term without Black representation in Congress for the first time since the early 1950s.
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Judge Stops County Prosecutors From Enforcing Michigan Abortion Ban
A judge blocked enforcement of a 1931 Michigan ban on abortion Monday, just hours after the state Court of Appeals said county prosecutors were not covered by a May order and could enforce the prohibition following the fall of Roe v. Wade.
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Republican Discord—and Baggage—Threaten Effort to Oust Whitmer
Many of the five hopefuls have personal baggage that could pose challenges in a general election, including a candidate who was charged for his role in the Capitol insurrection.
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As Species Recover, Some in Michigan Threaten Others in More Dire Shape
The situation is ironic: A troubled species rebounds thanks to restoration efforts, only to make things worse for others in peril by preying on them or outcompeting them for food and living space.






















