Lansing —Michigan health director Elizabeth Hertel said Thursday that it’s possible there was a disagreement between her predecessor, Robert Gordon, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over how to combat COVID-19.  Gordon abruptly resigned from his post leading the Department of Health and Human Services on Jan. 22, fewer than eight hours after signing […]

Feb. 24—As Michigan surpasses inoculating half a million residents, many are wondering how, and when, they can secure their own doses. While the state has for weeks been focused on healthcare workers, long-term care residents and staff, people 65 and older, front-line essential workers, childcare and K-12 staff, eligibility is […]

DETROIT (AP) — One of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy, admitting that the group discussed an incredible scheme to snatch her at her lakeside vacation home and destroy a bridge to slow down police. Ty Garbin’s guilty […]

One of the men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen WhitmerGretchen WhitmerThe Hill’s Morning Report – President Biden, Vice President Harris begin work today Michigan GOP pushes to replace member who voted to certify election results Is the spread of misinformation MLK’s dream? MORE (D) pleaded guilty to conspiracy on […]

Michigan militia members helped the FBI thwart an alleged plot to kidnap and harm Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a federal filing Friday that reveals new details about evidence that includes undercover agents and secret surveillance. Unidentified militia members have provided ongoing cooperation to a secret, federal grand jury investigation, the U.S. […]

FILE – In this March 11, 2020, file photo, patrons place in person bets during the launch of legalized sports betting in Michigan at the MGM Grand Detroit casino in Detroit. Online sports betting and casino games will start in Michigan at noon Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, an expansion of […]

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Pure Michigan debuts a new advertisement, Still Pure, to showcase winter activities and promote safe travel. MICHIGAN, USA — To mark the first day of winter, Pure Michigan has returned to debut its newest advertisement, Still Pure, a celebration of cold-weather recreation and a reminder to travel with COVID safety […]

As Michigan’s ban on indoor dining stretches on into the December holiday season, some area groups are reaching out to help small businesses and their employees survive.  Southfield-based Great Lakes Hotel Supply Co. owner Marc Israel teamed up with the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association to launch Local Love this week, a fundraiser to […]

Two West Michigan men charged in a plot to storm the state Capitol and kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were released from jail Thursday, one day after a judge amended their bond conditions. Michael Null of Plainwell and William Null of Shelbyville, both 38, were released from custody around 4 p.m., […]

Michigan on Tuesday reported a record 190 deaths tied to COVID-19 and added 5,793 new cases. Of the Tuesday deaths, 30 were identified during a delayed records review, the state said. With the additional records, Tuesday surpassed the previous high for deaths of 164 reached on April 16, at the […]

Michigan communities are in for outdoor improvements with 32 recreation and forestry projects approved for over $2 million in state funding. This week, the Department of Natural Resources approved $1.9 million in funding for recreation projects and about $99,000 for urban forestry improvements. The DNR also recommended $5.4 million in […]