Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya, a Congolese immigrant, in the back of the head while the 26-year-old lay facedown on the ground.
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Ex-Grand Rapids police officer’s trial begins in killing of Patrick Lyoya
Opening statements in the trial began Monday in downtown Grand Rapids, and the trial is expected to last at least a week.
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Trump admin restores student visas after revoking more than 70 in Michigan
Government lawyers said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after lawsuits across the country, including in Michigan.
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Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg
Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.
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Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
The coarse rhetoric, paired with an image of hypermasculinity, resonated with angry voters – particularly men – in a deeply polarized nation.
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Trump wins Pennsylvania, leaving him 3 electoral votes shy of clinching the White House
A win in Alaska or any of the outstanding battleground states — Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona or Nevada — will send Trump back to the White House.
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Tlaib wins reelection in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District
Rashida Tlaib won reelection in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, representing Detroit voters in the House of Representatives.
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Thanedar wins reelection in 13th Congressional District
The victory secures Thanedar another two years as the representative for most of Detroit, where he was first elected in 2022.
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Michigan live election results 2024: US House, all 13 races
Michigan could help decide which party controls the US House. Four races are competitive. Check out results for all 13.
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Michigan live election results 2024: State House, Supreme Court, education boards
Check out live election results for the Michigan House of Representatives, state Supreme Court, as well as university boards and the State Board of Education.