Poll: Where Michigan voters stand on 2024 US senator race
Current U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, is one of the most well-known candidates running for senator for Michigan in 2024, but voters appeared to favor lesser-known Republican candidates over her, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Republicans kept off Michigan ballot turn to the courts
Business owner Perry Johnson filed a lawsuit Friday to try to get on Michiganโs August primary ballot, the first of many likely legal challenges after five Republican candidates for governor were barred because of too few valid petition signatures.
5 GOP candidates disqualified from ballot in Michigan gubernatorial race over alleged forgery
Thursday (May 26), five republican candidates were officially thrown off the ballot by the state board of canvassers. Those candidates include former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, Perry Johnson, Donna Brandenburg, Michael Markey, and Mike Brown.
Live stream: Michigan board assesses fraud claims within GOP campaigns for governor
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is set to meet Thursday to determine who will appear on the ballot for the 2022 gubernatorial primary election in August after five GOP candidates reportedly failed to submit enough nominating signatures.
Board to assess fraud claims within GOP campaigns for Michigan governor: Hereโs what that means
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is set to meet this week to determine who will appear on the ballot for the 2022 gubernatorial primary election in August after five GOP candidates reportedly failed to submit enough nominating signatures.
GOP candidate Michael Brown exits race for Michigan gov. amid petition challenges
Republican candidate Michael Brown on Tuesday dropped out of the race for the next Michigan governor after the stateโs elections bureau announced that five GOP contenders failed to file enough valid nominating signatures, and should not qualify to run in the August primary.
Detroit Police Department prepared for reaction to Derek Chauvin trial
As we await the verdict of the trial of Derek Chauvin Detroit Police Chief James Craig made it clear the department is ready for any type of social unrest that happens as a result. He says either way something is bound to happen as a result of the verdict.
Man killed in shootout after targeting Detroit officers at late-night crime scene, chief says
A man was shot and killed by Detroit police after he targeted officers as they investigated a scene where five people were shot, led police on a 100 mph chase and instigated multiple shootouts, according to the chief.
Parents charged in 2 separate shootings involving Detroit children
DETROIT โ In two separate Detroit shootings, parents are facing charges because their children got their hands on guns. The two shootings happened on the same day and now both sets of parents have been charged. Brianna Williams was charged with second-degree child abuse after her 13-year-old son was shot by his 10-year-old cousin. READ: Detroit mother charged with child abuse in non-fatal shooting of 13-year-old sonAccording to authorities, the 10-year-old found a gun that had not been locked up or hidden. Police said a 3-year-old found an unsecured gun and it went off, shooting himself in the arm.
US House passes police reform bill named for George Floyd
Itโs coming in the form of a bill that was just passed by the U.S. House -- and itโs named after George Floyd. After months of protests over the last summer, Americans across the country said that the killing of George Floyd -- a Black Minnesota man -- was a wake up call for the nation. Lawrence says that members of Congress couldnโt ignore what happened to George Floyd and the cultural aftermath. โThe George Floyd (Justice in Policing Act) is not a โBlack bill,โ itโs not just for African Americans,โ Lawrence said. We wanted body worn cameras,โ Craig said.
Detroit police chief says parents must be โheld accountableโ after 2 children shot in same day
DETROIT โ After two shootings that involved children occurred just hours apart on Tuesday, Detroit police chief James Craig says the parents must be held accountable. On March 9, two separate shootings took place in Detroit that involved and injured children. One shooting occurred on Justine Street, where a 13-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his 10-year-old cousin. The second shooting took place on Omira Street, where a 3-year-old was accidentally shot in the arm by another child. Police said a 4-year-old and a 13-year-old were also inside the home when the shooting happened, but no adults were there.
Metro Detroit activists say work is far from over as Derek Chauvinโs trial begins
DETROIT โ Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with killed George Floyd. After more than 100 days of protest over the summer in cities across Metro Detroit, activists said their work is far from done. โThis is how we stand up in defense of our lives,โ Wallace said. Activists said theyโre prepared too. READ: Detroit Protests
Detroit police prepare for potential protests ahead of Derek Chauvin trial verdict in George Floyd case
DETROIT โ Derek Chauvin will stand trial for the death of George Floyd Monday. There are concerns that the verdict in the trial could spark violence or protests. โThe need to be the forces that de-escalated conflict and stop being a force that implements inequality,โ said Tristan Taylor, with Detroit Will Breathe. โWe want justice for George Floyd and if we donโt get it, we expect an explosion that happened last summer to happen again,โ Taylor said. READ: Detroit ProtestsโWe support peaceful protests, but when individuals embedded within peaceful protesters opt to engage in criminal behavior, then we will address that,โ Craig said.