Michigan AG dismisses charges against 7 pro-Palestinian protesters at U of M
Nessel's initial decision to charge the protesters was met with pushback from several Michigan leaders.
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Nessel's initial decision to charge the protesters was met with pushback from several Michigan leaders.
The Attorney General's Office said they were related to a vandalism investigation.
Hundreds of people in Livonia, Michigan rallied on Saturday in opposition of changes being made by the Trump administration.
Some of the protests, dubbed "50501 movement," "No Kings" and "Hands Off!," are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War.
The attorney representing a University of Michigan student charged in connection with 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on campus has filed a motion to disqualify Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel from prosecuting the case.
Hundreds of thousands of activists gathered in cities across the Country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration in what has been the largest demonstration against the president since he retook office.
The “Hands Off” rally at the Detroit Institute of Arts was one of over 1,000 planned demonstrations across the country on Saturday.
The protests come on the heels of Mr. Trump's announced so-called reciprocal tariffs applied to imports from about 90 nations, which were followed by at least two days of plunging stock markets domestically and worldwide.
Members of the American Federation of Government Employees and workers from the Veterans Affairs hospital in Ann Arbor are protesting against the Trump Administration's federal cuts.
Organizers of Saturday's cross-border rally said their core message is to save democracy.
In a show of solidarity, protestors on both sides of the Detroit River came together Saturday to rally against the Trump Administration.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
President Trump says any attacks on Tesla facilities will be considered "domestic terrorism" following the wave of protests and violence.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Michigan Capital as part of a national demonstration to push back against the Trump administration.
Five students at Michigan State University were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at the Hanna Administration Building Friday night.
Workers claim they've experienced bounced paychecks, unreasonable notice for shifts and inappropriate behavior toward staff.
Monday marked one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and emotions were high with people remembering that day.
The City of Detroit is considering limiting protests near health care facilities.
Israel's biggest union goes on strike as Benjamin Netanyahu faces a surge of anger and demands to nail down a cease-fire with Hamas.
As the Democratic presidential and vice presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz make their way to the Metro Detroit area on Wednesday, a few dozen people rally for an end to the war overseas.
Wayne State University officials say pro-Palestinian protesters set up an encampment on campus Thursday evening.
The Detroit Police Department has suspended Lt. Brandon Cole over statements made during a protest on Sunday.
The Detroit police chief is addressing the fallout from a pro-Palestinian rally outside Huntington Place during President Biden's visit on Sunday.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing is participating in night flying missions this week.
During a Warren City Council meeting in April, Secretary Mindy Moore called for Motor City Sports Bar to be declared a nuisance and shut down after complaints of noise and illegal parking in the nearby neighborhood.
AAA predicts that 1.29 million people will travel during the holiday weekend, an increase from 1.25 million in 2024 and 1.28 million five years ago.
Authorities uncovered the alleged theft ring after investigating theft at a dealership in Pinckney, Michigan, in March 2024.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing is participating in night flying missions this week.
Dundee High School administrative officials and the school resource officer started investigating last month.
During a Warren City Council meeting in April, Secretary Mindy Moore called for Motor City Sports Bar to be declared a nuisance and shut down after complaints of noise and illegal parking in the nearby neighborhood.
AAA predicts that 1.29 million people will travel during the holiday weekend, an increase from 1.25 million in 2024 and 1.28 million five years ago.
Authorities uncovered the alleged theft ring after investigating theft at a dealership in Pinckney, Michigan, in March 2024.
Detroit automakers say the Trump administration's new trade deal prioritizes Britain instead of the American auto industry.
Dearborn police, with help from Ford Motor Company, spent several months investigating a criminal enterprise.
Ford Motor Co. says it expects to take a $1.5 billion hit to its operating profit from tariffs this year.
General Motors is lowering one of its full-year financial forecasts as the company braces for the potential impact of auto tariffs.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing trial on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what to know.
President Trump on Sunday announced movies as his latest target for tariffs because the U.S. movie industry "is DYING a very fast death."
A 7-year-old boy from Detroit is stealing hearts with his incredible talent for music and bowling.
A House Republican bill would require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or be enrolled in school for at least 80 hours a month.
Since the pandemic, the monthly rent for a typical apartment around the U.S. has surged almost 30% to $1,858, Zillow data shows.
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
Stocks closed higher Monday as the U.S. and China moved to de-escalate their trade war, with investors eager for signs of a lasting agreement.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
Blood lead level tests are now required for Michigan's children in an effort to mitigate risks of lead poisoning.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, "The Purposeful Warrior," including her experience with miscarriage.
RAIL is asking for donations to keep its sober house open in the coming months. An anonymous donor has offered to match donations up to $20,000.
People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Nathan Eovaldi tossed seven shutout innings, Marcus Semien and Josh Jung hit two-run home runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
Corey Seager had two solo home runs and an RBI double, Jacob deGrom struck out a season-high 10 in five-plus innings and the Texas Rangers beat Detroit 10-3 on Saturday night to end the Tigers' winning streak at five.
Junior Alvarado was given a $62,000 fine and suspended for two upcoming racing days for striking Sovereignty eight times with his riding crop during the Kentucky Derby.
Detroit City Football Club's four-game road trip continues this weekend, as they travel to face off against Eastern Conference rival Hartford Athletic.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning as the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University are teaming up in Detroit at an innovative medical research center.
President Trump will visit Michigan on Tuesday to mark his first 100 days in office.
Distracted driving killed at least 3,000 people and caused more than 400,000 injuries in the U.S. in 2024, according to NHTSA, as the problem is worse in summer months when more people are on the road.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Lawrence Technological University is 93 years old with a strong regional imprint, which Dr. Tarek Sobh talks about on Michigan Matters.
Renovations are starting this week for Belle Isle's fountain. Estimates are coming in for the first month of tariffs. Calls in Warren to declare a bar a nuisance. Other top stories, sports and weather.
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During a Warren City Council meeting in April, Secretary Mindy Moore called for Motor City Sports Bar to be declared a nuisance and shut down after complaints of noise and illegal parking in the nearby neighborhood.
Heat continues this week with our next severe weather chance Thursday night.
As Congress prepares to consider massive cuts to health care and social services, those changes could spell significant changes for families in Michigan, particularly within the immigrant community.