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Michigan State Sen. Mike Shirkey returns from Trump visit, does not answer questions

DETROIT – The envoy of Michigan Republican lawmakers who traveled to the White House Friday for a controversial meeting with President Donald Trump returned home Saturday. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey refused to answer questions despite releasing a statement the day before. There were also photos of Chatfield and several other Michigan Republicans drinking inside Trump Hotel while seated at a table. The State Board of Canvassers meets Monday to vote on certifying the state election. Since the presidential election Republican leaders have made allegations of voter fraud without substantial evidence.

Michigan GOP lawmakers meet with President Trump at White House

DETROIT – Michigan Senate majority leader Mike Shirkey and House speaker Lee Chatfield met with President Donald Trump at the White House Friday. It’s one of the most controversial White House meetings in recent history and there’s concern the president is going to try get Shirkey and Chatfield to overturn Michigan’s election results. No matter the party, when you have an opportunity to meet with the President of the United States, of course you take it. We each accepted his invitation as we would accept an invitation from any sitting President if asked to meet at the White House. “We used our time in the White House to deliver a letter to President Trump making clear our support for additional federal funds to help Michigan in the fight against COVID-19.

Wayne County GOP canvassers say call from Trump did not influence vote decisions

DETROIT – The two GOP members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers said the presidential election played no role in their decision despite receiving a phone call from President Donald Trump. The presidential phone call is where the controversy begins, but they both said the president’s only concern was for their safety. Monica Palmer said she has deep concerns for her daughter’s safety and William Hartmann has reportedly gone into hiding. Wayne County Board of Canvassers vice chair Jonathan Kinloch said he believes their explanation falls flat. The Michigan Secretary of State’s office said in a statement Thursday that there is no legal mechanism for two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers to rescind their votes cast for certification.

What we know about President Trump’s meeting with two Michigan GOP lawmakers

DETROIT – Michigan Senate majority leader Mike Shirkey and House speaker Lee Chatfield are expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Friday. It’s an extraordinary move as the Trump Campaign continues to attempt to stop Michigan from certifying the election results. Speaker Lee Chatfield confirmed that he was meeting with the president in a tweet just before the meeting Friday, saying he is honored to speak with Trump. No matter the party, when you have an opportunity to meet with the President of the United States, of course you take it. And I look forward to our conversation.”The 4 p.m. meeting comes after a contentious meeting with the Wayne County Board of Canvassers.

Man removed from Delta flight after mask dispute

DETROIT Todd Benson and his family witnessed turbulence before their flight could even take off from Aruba to Atlanta. He was yelling, I have it on I have it on, and he was talking about his mask. The Delta flight attendant was requesting that he put it on properly, said Benson. RELATED: Passengers removed from Detroit plane for not wearing mask, flight delayedApparently this man was kicked off the plane following a meltdown -- all over being asked to correct his mask. RELATED: What Delta Airlines is doing to continue protecting passengers from COVID-19Its just a mask.

Passengers removed from Detroit plane for not wearing mask, flight delayed

DETROIT A Delta flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was delayed for about an hour Thursday when two people refused to wear a mask. RELATED: What Delta Airlines is doing to continue protecting passengers from COVID-19According to someone on the flight, the plane was taxiing and about to take off when two passengers refused to put their masks on. The plane turned around and the two passengers were removed from the flight. A representative with Delta Airlines said flight 1227 from Detroit to Atlanta had to return to the gate when two customers were not complying with crew instructions and were removed due to not following Deltas mask requirement.

Detroit police seek 62-year-old woman with mental health condition

DETROIT Police are seeking assistance to locate a 62-year-old woman who went missing Wednesday. According to authorities, Joyce Osley was last seen at about 12:30 p.m. by her neighbor, who dropped her off at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airports Delta Terminal to purchase tickets. She was last seen wearing a white button shirt, black pants and white open-toe sandals. Osley is in good physical condition, but her family said she suffers from a mental health condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5440 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

Snow causing major delays at Detroit Metro Airport

Snow is causing delays of more than three hours at Detroit Metro Airport on Monday. The FAA issued an alert this afternoon:Due to WEATHER / SNOW-ICE, there is a Traffic Management Program in effect for traffic arriving Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 3 hours and 30 minutes. You can check flight status and delays here. Detroit Metro Airport completely closed earlier this year due to a winter storm in January.

DTW National Coney Island to host job fair Oct. 8, Oct. 15

Job TitleHiring for all positions, including servers, cashiers, cooks and bussersCompany NameNational Coney IslandLocationDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, North TerminalJob TypeFull and part timeJob SummaryWe are currently hiring and accepting applications for all positions including server, cashier, cooks and bussers. Includes free parking, flexible hours, employee discounts and more. How to applyWe are hosting a job fair on Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel (8600 Merriman Rd., Romulus 48174). Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DTW National Coney Island to host job fair Oct. 8, Oct. 15

Job TitleHiring for all positions, including servers, cashiers, cooks and bussersCompany NameNational Coney IslandLocationDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, North TerminalJob TypeFull and part timeJob SummaryWe are currently hiring and accepting applications for all positions including server, cashier, cooks and bussers. Includes free parking, flexible hours, employee discounts and more. How to applyWe are hosting a job fair on Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel (8600 Merriman Rd., Romulus 48174).