Tensions arising from an anti-Israel encampment at Wayne State University in Detroit forced the school to announce on Tuesday that classes would be held remotely until further notice. Protesters set up the encampment on campus last week to demand the university’s divestment from the Jewish state. “Due to an ongoing public safety issue, Wayne State University will transition to remote …
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Michigan trooper hit with murder charge for striking man with unmarked SUV
A Michigan State Police trooper who drove his unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old Kentwood man that was fleeing from police has been charged with second-degree murder. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges against Detective Sergeant Brian Keely on Tuesday after Michigan State Police earlier this month concluded their investigation into the April 17 death of Samuel Sterling and …
Read More »No charges for Michigan deputy who fatally struck fleeing teen with patrol car
A prosecutor declined to file charges Tuesday against a police officer who struck and killed a western Michigan teenager while the boy was running from a stolen vehicle. Kent County prosecutor Chris Becker instead charged the teen driver with causing death while fleeing from police. Riley Doggett, 17, was hit by a patrol car driven by a sheriff’s deputy at …
Read More »A 'gustnado' churns across a Michigan lake. Experts say these small whirlwinds rarely cause damage
An unusual weather phenomenon called a “gustnado,” which looks like a small tornado but is actually a type of whirlwind kicked up by thunderstorm winds, brought some dramatic moments to a western Michigan lake over the weekend. Video posted on social media shows the gustnado churning across Gun Lake south of Grand Rapids on Sunday, the clouds rolling rapidly as …
Read More »Squatters evicted from Michigan home, neighbor details 'chemical' smell, cash-bearing criminals in hiding
A residential community in Michigan is tearfully celebrating the end of a tumultuous squatter situation that invaded their neighborhood and daily lives for over three years. Residents of Dowagiac feared for their safety and their children’s safety when one of their neighbors allowed a man, his beat-up campers and all of his friends to assume her backyard dwellings for their …
Read More »Michigan Islamic center honors 'Butcher of Tehran,' other Iranian 'martyrs' killed in helicopter crash
A Michigan Islamic center held a memorial Thursday for Iranian leaders, including one known as “the Butcher of Tehran,” who were killed in a helicopter crash last weekend, a move that came amid other tributes that sparked anger given Iran’s ties to global terrorism. The Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights posted a flyer to its Facebook page saying …
Read More »Michigan's unforgettable scenic wonders: A must-see guide to the Great Lakes State
The state of Michigan offers attractions that excite individuals of different interests. Nature enthusiasts, history buffs and those looking for family fun can all enjoy these must-see spots across the state. Although there is much more to see in the state, the following five spots are some of Michigan’s greatest natural highlights: Mackinac IslandSleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreTraverse CityTahquamenon Falls …
Read More »Despite growing concerns over bird flu, many US dairy workers have not received protective equipment
Many U.S. dairy farms have not yet increased health protections against bird flu for employees during an outbreak in cows, according to workers, activists and farmers, worrying health experts about the risk for more human infections of a virus with pandemic potential. Epidemiologists are concerned the virus could potentially spread and cause serious illnesses as farmers downplay the risk to …
Read More »Giant inflatable duck blows across Michigan road during high winds
A bizarre video has captured a giant inflatable duck blowing across a road in Michigan during a period of high winds. The Thrifty Treasures Antiques & More store in Birch Run says the “cherished symbol” of their business “has passed away” following the viral incident Monday in the village north of Flint. “I was just praying that nobody got hit …
Read More »GOP committee sounds alarm on document it says 'confirms' fears about Biden agency's activities in key state
FIRST ON FOX: The House Committee on Small Business has released a “Memorandum of Understanding” between the Biden administration and the state of Michigan which it fears represents a potentially unconstitutional agreement that is aimed at registering voters in the key swing state with a political agenda in mind. Biden’s Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) …
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