Sarah Grimmer
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"Anti-semitism is here,": Parents and rabbi describe Friday anti-semitic assault in Bloomfield Hills
Miller says he screamed the 'n word' at them, and told them he would kill them; "Threatening her, telling her ‘If you support Israel, I'm gonna get you, you’ll pay!’ That kind of thing." → Read More
Michigan woman donates kidney to stranger to help brother-in-law in paired exchange
As of November 1, nearly 2,000 people in Michigan are in need of a kidney transplant. This fall, that number became a little lower. → Read More
Family of Melvindale man wrongfully-detained in Saudi Arabia fears for his safety
Salem, a 63-year-old of Yemeni origin, was traveling with his two sons to Saudi Arabia on November 1st to perform the umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. → Read More
Recession fears: Experts say Michigan in much stronger place compared to Great Recession
Research from the Detroit Regional Chamber shows 72.8% of Michiganders believe the economy is on the wrong track due to inflation. → Read More
Brinks driver charged with stealing more than $1 million from mid-Michigan banks in 43 days
In just over a month, a Brinks driver was able to steal more than $1 million from several mid-Michigan banks and credit unions using a work lunch box, according to charges filed in federal court. → Read More
After years of hiding, a Lansing woman accepted her hair loss and found the strength to help others
Diagnosed with alopecia at a young age, Lansing's Nekeyta Brunson knows what it's like to not want to be seen. Today the Lansing woman finds strength in her diagnoses and helps other women uncover their natural beauty at her studio. → Read More
Growing like a weed: Recent acquisition is making Skymint Michigan's top marijuana retailer
At only four years old, Skymint is growing as quick as their plants. The company is the largest operating distributor for marijuana in Michigan, and a recent acquisition is now making them Michigan's top marijuana retailer. → Read More
She's one of a handful of Black farmers in Michigan and is making a go of it with mushrooms and pigs
Only 0.4 percent of Michigan farmers identify as Black. Shara Trierweiler is one of them. On 30 acres near Dansville, she grows more than 20 varieties of mushrooms, raises purebred Berkshire pigs and grows microgreens. → Read More
Zine collects letters from Michigan prisoners recounting their experience of the pandemic
Eugene Marr and Scott Libby are both inmates at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson. The two don't have much in common except the shared experience of being incarcerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, an experience each of them wrote about in a new zine. → Read More
Massive rainfall events aren't going away in Michigan. Experts say our infrastructure needs to adapt
Michigan's highways, storm sewers, and dams are built based on old assumptions about how much rain they would have to handle. Ingham County Drain Commissioner, Patrick Lindemann says our infrastructure now needs to adapt, "We have to start to plan to rebuild our infrastructure to accommodate." → Read More
Lansing police have 29 surveillance cameras around the city. They want more.
Lansing police say they have 29 surveillance cameras across the city. Here's how other Michigan cities compare. → Read More
There are over 1,000 surveillance cameras on MSU's campus. The University of Michigan has even more.
Michigan State University has at least 1,038 surveillance cameras on its East Lansing campus. That may seem like a lot. Compared to a lot of other schools, it's not. → Read More
Fledge Freedom Fest creates conversation around ideas of freedom in America
While many spent the holiday weekend celebrating America's independence, some people in Lansing gathered to call that freedom into question at their event, Fledge Freedom Fest. → Read More
Lawsuit against AG Nessel seeks to restore minimum wage, paid sick leave measures 'gutted' in 2018
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is being sued and it all dates back to two ballot initiatives in 2018. → Read More
Lansing-area 'long haulers' say they're too often misdiagnosed
COVID long-haul patients in Mid-Michigan say doctors are still struggling to recognize their symptoms. It's a problem that's created the need for covid long-haul clinics across the country, and parts of our state. Now long haulers in our neighborhoods say we deserve a Mid-Michigan clinic. → Read More
Everything you need to know about the Detroit Tigers home opener
DETROIT, Mich. — It's the day many have been waiting for opening day for the Detroit Tigers. Comerica Park will allow 8,000 fans for the Tigers home opener against the Cleveland Indians. Fans should expect to wear a masks while watching the game. Seating will be set up in pods of either 2, 4 or 6 people and they will be 6 feet away from other. Bars and restaurants will be at 50% capacity. First… → Read More
Logic and accuracy tests to be held in Ottawa County ahead of May election
Ottawa County is testing the accuracy of its voting machines ahead of the May special election. → Read More
GR mayor, county leaders declare February 22 Supermarket Employee Day
ALLENDALE, Mich. — While many of us have been able to work remote, grocery store workers have been working to keep shelves stocked throughout the pandemic. That is why SpartanNash is celebrating its first-ever Supermarket Employee Day on Monday, February 22. The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this new holiday to recognize retail associates at every level for the work they do feeding… → Read More
Portage mayor thrilled to have President Biden, Governor Whitmer tour Pfizer facility
PORTAGE, Mich. — President Joe Biden is making his first visit to Michigan since his election to tour the Pfizer vaccine-manufacturing facility in Portage. The city of Portage is beaming with pride that President Biden is stepping foot right in Portage today. Mayor Patricia Randall confirms to FOX 17 that Governor Whitmer will join President Biden during the tour of the facility. "We in the City… → Read More
Christmas Eve: Santa makes time to visit his friends at Helen DeVos
Even though Santa has a big night Christmas Eve, he's spending Christmas week making sure he sees every good little girl and boy. The media attached shows videos and pictures of Santa and Mrs, Claus virtually visiting children at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. → Read More