Michigan man tied to white supremist group convicted of spray-painting swastikas on synagogue
A 23-year-old man with ties to a white supremacist group was convicted of defacing a Jewish synagogue in Hancock, Michigan with Neo-Nazi symbols, announced Mark Totten, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reflects on COVID-19 pandemic with top advisors
Gretchen Whitmer released a conversation that she had with her top advisors about Michiganโs battle with the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last six months, including the early stages of the pandemic and the action theyโve taken. In a YouTube video, Whitmer sat down with Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michiganโs chief medical executive and MDHHS chief deputy for health, and Chief Legal Counsel Mark Totten. They spoke about the early stages of the pandemic, Michiganโs response to the virus and how the situation evolved over time. โMichigan was hard hit by COVID-19 early in the pandemic, but because we took quick action and Michiganders did their part to slow the spread of the virus, we are in a much better position than many other states,โ Whitmer said. You can watch the full 15-minute conversation below.
Whitmer: Mask order applies to Big Ten, but may be changed
Gretchen Whitmer's office said Thursday her requirement that athletes wear masks applies to Big Ten football in Michigan, but a face shield will suffice for players and the administration is open to potentially changing the order. The Big Ten will begin daily antigen testing of all fall sports athletes, coaches and staff Sept. 30. University of Michigan athletics spokesman Dave Ablauf said the Wolverines have been following the order. โWe have players that wear both face shields, the upper and new lower shield, as well as masks/neck gators during practice,โ he said. โAll of our coaches, staff and practice personnel wear masks/gators during practice.โ___AP Sports Writer Noah Trister in Ann Arbor contributed to this report.