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Michigan Democrat returns $5,000 of COVID-related funds, calls out ‘individual with ulterior motives’

Democratic state lawmakers in Michigan have “voluntarily” returned thousands of dollars they received as part of relief funds issued after the government-imposed coronavirus lockdown. The case involves Christian Grant, a first-term Democratic state representative from Grand Rapids. As a small business owner, Grant has submitted multiple applications for funding from the Kent County Small Business […]

Michigan trans athelete, Alicia Paans, causes outrage at national water polo tournament

A 31-year-old transgender athlete will compete in the women’s water polo tournament for the second year in a row, drawing the ire of her opponents. Alicia Parnes, a graduate student on the University of Michigan women’s club water polo team, will compete in the 2024 Women’s National Collegiate Club Championships at Texas A&M in College […]

Michigan teen who died in car crash told driver to slow down

A Michigan teenager warned her best friend to slow down before a deadly high-speed crash, authorities and reports said. Ella Wiese, 19, was driving about 100 miles per hour when she tried to drive 18-year-old Nevaeh Downs’ Volkswagen Jetta over a hill in Kent County, Michigan, on Thanksgiving Eve. The car veered off the road, […]

Ex-House Republican who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid

Former Rep. Peter Meyer (R-Mich.) announced Friday night that he has withdrawn from the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate. “I entered this race because I believed we had the best chance of winning in November as we worked to rectify this situation and reverse the trend line that has worsened over the […]

Jim Harbaugh belts out Michigan fight song after Chargers draft Junior Colson

New Chargers manager Jim Harbaugh was overjoyed to be able to select a player from Michigan State in the third round of the NFL Draft. Los Angeles used the No. 69 overall selection on Friday night to acquire linebacker Junior Colson from the University of Michigan, Harbaugh’s former employer and the program he led to […]

Michigan man caught after attempting to flee US to Hong Kong after fatal building explosion

The Michigan company owner whose home exploded in March, killing a 19-year-old and injuring a firefighter, was charged Thursday with manslaughter after authorities were alerted that he was attempting to leave the country with a one-way ticket. Hong Kong. The Clinton Township Police Department said in a press conference Friday morning that Noor was arrested […]

Former GOP rep who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid

Former Congressman Peter Meyer (R-Mich.) has withdrawn his bid for the Senate, according to a statement posted on the social platform X Friday. “After prayerful consideration, today I am withdrawing my name from the preliminary ballot,” Meyer said. Said in a statement. “Without a strong path to victory, continuing this campaign will only increase the […]