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Russ McNamara

Pilots eject from a plane before it crashes in Van Buren Township, Mich. on Aug. 13, 2023.
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Investigation into Michigan air show plane crash could take up to two years to complete

Russ McNamara August 14, 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of a jet during an airshow in Michigan over the weekend....

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A photo of a UAW sign.
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  • Auto
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Pensions, 32-hour work week, retiree benefits part of UAW demands in contract talks

Russ McNamara August 3, 2023

The United Auto Workers released their demands ahead of contract negotiations with Detroit's three major automakers, and union members are...

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Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido speaks at a news conference in downtown Detroit on July 10, 2023, announcing federal charges against a former Warren police officer.
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Former Warren cop Matthew Rodriguez faces federal charges for beating inmate

Russ McNamara July 11, 2023

A former Warren police officer has been charged in federal court with violating a prisoner’s civil rights. Prosecutors accuse Matthew...

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announces details about a pilot job courts program on June 28, 2023 in Detroit, Mich.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Pilot job courts program launches in Wayne County

Russ McNamara June 29, 2023

Under a new pilot program in Wayne County, some low-level, non-violent offenders would be given jobs in lieu of jail...

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Faye Nelson
  • News

Kellogg Foundation spending billions on childhood development, including in Michigan

Russ McNamara June 12, 2023

Over the years, the nonprofit W.K. Kellogg Foundation has invested $9 billion globally — including $1.6 billion in Michigan. At...

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Book Tower in Detroit re-opens.
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Detroit’s historic Book Tower officially reopens after $400M in renovations

Russ McNamara June 8, 2023

Detroit's historic Book Tower is formally back open after Thursday's ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the nearly $400 million in renovations....

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Downtown Detroit skyline
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Study finds over half of Detroiters would leave the city

Russ McNamara June 2, 2023

Over half of Detroit residents say they would move permanently, a new study finds. The Gallup Center for Black Voices...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gives his 10th State of the City address at Michigan Central Station in Detroit, Mich. on March 7, 2023.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • News

Detroit Mayor Duggan proposes tax reform, rate hikes for vacant lots

Russ McNamara June 1, 2023

Homeowners in Detroit would get a tax break under a new proposal by Mayor Mike Duggan. The cut would come...

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Detroit Police Chief James White speaks at a press conference discussing summer policing strategies for the city.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • News

Detroit police, feds announce summer crime reduction program containing familiar elements

Russ McNamara May 26, 2023

The One Detroit Partnership — a coalition consisting of the Detroit Police Department, U.S. Attorney's Office, the FBI, DEA, ATF...

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A photo of a "slow school zone" traffic sign.
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  • Education
  • News

With emergency COVID funds running dry, budget cuts loom for Detroit’s public schools

Russ McNamara May 25, 2023

In the three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Detroit's public school system has taken in millions in...

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Scott Benson stands at a Wayne State podium
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  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance
  • Public Safety

Efforts to end flavored tobacco product sales in Detroit get a boost from the CDC

Russ McNamara May 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention back up claims by Detroit officials that the city would be better off...

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Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel lays out the new plans for the county jail at a news event on May 12, 2023.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • News

Macomb County addressing mental health with jail improvements

Russ McNamara May 12, 2023

Macomb County officials hope to improve the way they handle people in mental health crisis or dealing with addiction by...

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