Jun 29 A ballot initiative in Michigan could let voters choose whether abortion is a protected right By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Michigan is one of several states across the country seeking to protect abortion rights as the question of legality returns to the states. But it’s also one of close to two dozen states with a law criminalizing the termination of… Continue reading
Jun 29 Michigan Supreme Court throws out Flint water charges against ex-governor By Ed White, Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court has thrown out charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder and others in the Flint water scandal. Continue reading
Jun 15 Michigan police officer charged with murder in Patrick Lyoya's death is fired By Ed White, Associated Press Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington said Wednesday that Christopher Schurr waived his right to a hearing and was dismissed, effective last Friday. Continue reading
Jun 09 Michigan GOP candidate Ryan Kelley charged for Capitol riot role By Ed White, Sara Burnett, Associated Press Ryan Kelley, one of five Republican candidates for Michigan governor, has been charged with misdemeanors for his role in the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jun 09 Michigan police officer charged in Patrick Lyoya shooting death By John Flesher, Ed White, Associated Press A Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya with a shot to the back of the Black man's head has been charged with second-degree murder. Continue reading
May 24 Michigan election bureau says 2 leading Republican candidates for governor filed fraudulent signatures, disqualifying them By David Eggert, Associated Press Michigan's elections bureau says five Republican candidates for governor, including two leading contenders, failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and shouldn't qualify for the August primary. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 3:22 News Wrap: Biden signs $40 billion aid package for Ukraine In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden signed a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, the first military flight carrying baby formula from Europe is expected to arrive this weekend, Australian voters ousted sitting Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Israeli forces… Continue watching
May 03 A visit to this market turns up Ramadan decorations and growing Muslim visibility in Michigan By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Metro Detroit is home to the oldest, largest and most diverse Muslim American communities in the U.S. Only in recent years, however, have being visibly Muslim and publicly engaging in some of its practices, including fasting for Ramadan, become less… Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: 'We will not let hate win,' Michigan lawmaker says By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang A Michigan lawmaker who supports LGBTQ rights vowed to continue forcefully defending against false attacks that Democrats want to "groom" schoolchildren. Continue reading
Apr 15 Officer's body camera went dark during key moment of Patrick Lyoya's death By Amy Forliti, Associated Press Body camera footage of Patrick Lyoya's fatal encounter with a Michigan police officer shows a close-up view of an intense struggle -- but the video goes dark 42 seconds before the officer shoots the Black man in the head. Continue reading