Sep 20 Decades after 'the Arab problem,' Muslim and Arab Americans are leading political change in Metro Detroit By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Despite a long history, Muslim or Arab American communities in the metro Detroit area have not had significant presence in local government other than city council -- until now. Continue reading
May 12 Company defies Michigan governor's order to close pipeline By John Flesher, Associated Press Whitmer had set a Wednesday deadline to shut down Line 5, contending it risks a major oil spill in the Straits of Mackinac linking Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. But Enbridge says only the federal government has authority to order… Continue reading
May 11 Governor Whitmer threatens profit seizure if pipeline keeps operating By John Flesher, Anna Liz Nicholas, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is threatening to go after Enbridge's profits from a Great Lakes oil pipeline if it isn't shut down. Continue reading
Apr 23 Michigan's outbreak worries scientists. Will conservative outposts keep pandemic rolling? By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Will pockets of COVID denialism and vaccine resistance like that in Hillsdale serve as reservoirs for a wily virus, which will resurface to cause outbreaks in nearby cities and states?… Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 5:52 New COVID variants, relaxed public restrictions cause spike in Michigan hospitalizations By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Corey Meador Even as more Americans receive vaccinations, parts of the U.S. are seeing a troubling surge in COVID cases. This is especially true for the upper Midwest and Northeast. Michigan is struggling with an especially strong spike. William Brangham speaks to… Continue watching
Jan 27 Man pleads guilty in conspiracy to kidnap Michigan governor By Ed White, Associated Press One of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 3:58 Dispatches from MI, GA, OH: States step up security ahead of inauguration By PBS NewsHour Amid threats of violent protests ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration, states have stepped up security, especially around their respective Capitols. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Radio and Television reports from Columbus Ohio, Dave Boucher of the Detroit Free Press joins… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 9:06 Former Michigan governor charged for mishandling Flint water crisis By John Yang, Patty Gorena Morales Prosecutors in Michigan announced 41 criminal charges against nine former state and city officials Thursday in the Flint water crisis, including Michigan's former governor. Sandra Jones, executive director of R. L. Jones Community Outreach Center at the Greater Holy Temple… Continue watching
Jan 12 Enbridge rejects Michigan's demand to shut down oil pipeline By John Flesher, Associated Press The governor said the company had violated the terms and put Lake Michigan and Lake Huron at risk. In a letter Tuesday, company officials said the issues that Whitmer raised have been fixed and the pipeline meets the easement requirements. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 3:25 News Wrap: States expand COVID-19 vaccinations amid supply shortages In our news wrap Monday, states begin widening vaccination campaigns amid frustrations, Michigan bans the open carrying of guns in the state Capitol, President-elect Biden picks long-time diplomat Williams Burns for CIA director, Israel is moving forward with plans for… Continue watching