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Woman found living in Michigan store sign told police it was a little-known 'safe spot'

May. 21, 2024 15:04 PM EDT

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — A woman who was living inside a sign on the roof of a Michigan grocery store told police it was an “old safe spot” known to her family, though she didn't explain why she chose to stay there for a year, according to video of the encounter. The 34-year-old...

Editorial Roundup: Michigan

May. 20, 2024 14:38 PM EDT

Detroit News. May 18, 2024. Editorial: Lawmakers seek to buy silence of Beydoun critics Lawmakers are hoping to mitigate some of the outrage over a $20 million grant awarded to Democratic crony Fay Beydoun by throwing good money after bad. It’s a very questionable...

Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry

May. 20, 2024 12:59 PM EDT

GREEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to bring a major electric vehicle battery business to a rural region. Gotion, a China-based manufacturer, was granted a preliminary injunction Friday after arguing that Mecosta County's...

Today in History: May 20, Charles Lindbergh takes off on solo flight to France

May. 20, 2024 00:03 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Monday, May 20, the 141st day of 2024. There are 225 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St....

Even with school choice, some Black families find options lacking decades after Brown v. Board

May. 18, 2024 15:21 PM EDT

Since first grade, Julian Morris, 16, has changed schools six times, swinging between predominantly white and predominantly Black classrooms. None has met all his needs, his mother said. At predominantly white schools, he was challenged academically but felt less included. At...

Today in History: May 18, Mount St. Helens erupts

May. 18, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Saturday, May 18, the 139th day of 2024. There are 227 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state exploded, leaving 57 people dead or missing. ...

Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzle

May. 17, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — A judge set a fall trial Friday for a pharmacist charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents who died in a 2012 meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated steroids from a Massachusetts lab. Efforts by Glenn Chin and state...

Michigan lawmakers get final revenue estimates as they push to finalize the state budget

May. 17, 2024 16:46 PM EDT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — State economists delivered their final economic forecast this year for Michigan and indicated that tax revenue will continue to stabilize, which they see as a positive development following years of record surpluses driven by pandemic-related funds. Michigan...

Potential signature fraud in Michigan threatens to disrupt congressional races

May. 17, 2024 14:56 PM EDT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Fraudulent signatures could upend Michigan's congressional races this year as each declared GOP U.S. Senate candidate faces new calls to investigate their attempts to get on the August primary ballot and a Democratic U.S. House candidate appears likely to fall short. ...

Theft of more than 400 vehicles in Michigan leads to the arrest of 6 men

May. 16, 2024 17:29 PM EDT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Six men working as part of a criminal organization in Michigan have been arrested in connection with the theft of more than 400 vehicles worth about $8 million, authorities said Thursday. The men, between the ages of 18 and 25, were arrested Wednesday by a...