Michigan synagogue attack: FBI investigating as ‘targeted act of violence’
The suspect is dead and no congregants were injured after an attacker drove a vehicle into a metro Detroit synagogue and was confronted by security officers on Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
Making March Madness: How a Michigan firm builds Final Four courts
For the past 20 years, a company in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has built basketball courts used during the NCAA Tournament, including this year’s Final Four. We spoke with Connor Sports about the process.
Settlement unlikely in Mackinac Island ferry dispute, city says
A federal judge has ruled against Mackinac Island in its assertion that the owners of the two island ferry companies violated antitrust laws. But a contract dispute continues and may head to trial.
Opinion | I’m a Jewish journalist. At Temple Israel, the news came to my community
A Bridge Michigan reporter reflects on the Temple Israel attack and what it means to confront your own worst fears.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, March 13: St. Patrick’s trivia
Answer 10 questions about the week in the news, tip back your cap and toast your smarts. Sláinte!
Michigan to clerks: Don’t use jury pools to search for noncitizen voters
A clerk has led “a movement” to get others to compare jury pools with voter rolls, but the state says it’s not that easy.
Feds: Temple Israel attacker was naturalized citizen from Lebanon
Officials say 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was killed by security after ramming into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit
Group halts ‘tax the rich’ ballot effort to raise funds for Michigan schools
A coalition of education groups had hoped to raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for schools. On Thursday, the group said it doesn’t ‘see a path forward’ to getting enough signatures to make the ballot.
Amid Temple Israel horror, a small act of kindness — and pizza in Michigan
As emergency vehicles screamed past and the Soul Cafe went into lockdown, staff continued to do what they know: bake and serve.
Bridge Listens Issues Watch kicks off with virtual discussion about schools
Join Bridge reporters on March 25 as they discuss education challenges and candidates’ solutions to plummeting scores and more.
Toxic plume threatening Ann Arbor water supply named Superfund site
Some 120 water wells have already been affected and the city’s municipal water supply has been threatened. Now, the federal government will put new resources toward cleanup.
New Michigan program aims to train, retain more early childhood teachers
Finding and keeping enough child care workers is a challenge. A new state-funded effort aims to raise wages, train workers and keep them in Michigan classrooms.
5 things to know as Michigan lawmakers try again on dam safety reforms
A bipartisan group in the state House wants to boost Michigan’s weak dam safety standards while requiring owners to prove they can afford to maintain their dams.
GOP ‘false electors’ to sue Dana Nessel, alleging ‘malicious’ prosecution
Cleared of charges stemming from the 2020 election, a group of Republicans file notice of intent to sue Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel over alleged ‘malicious intent.’
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