Arielle Anderson was a junior at Michigan State University studying to become a pediatrician. She excelled at academics and enjoyed photography.
Janelle D. James
Janelle D. James covers breaking news at Bridge Michigan. She joined the staff in January 2023. Previously, she worked as a Capital News Correspondent at Michigan State University where she covered state and local policy issues. She also worked as a breaking news intern at the Detroit Free Press. She has a bachelors degree in journalism and political science from Michigan State University. She is from Detroit. You can reach her at jjames@bridgemi.com and on Twitter at Janelle___j.
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Brian Fraser, killed at MSU, was a fraternity leader, 'strong friend'
Brian Fraser, sophomore at MSU was a leader and the nicest friend. He served as the president of Phi Delta Theta and attended leadership training alongside his fraternity brothers.
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MSU victim Alexandria Verner was a star athlete, ‘most caring’ person
Alexandria Verner, a junior at Michigan State University was a bright student and star athlete with hopes of becoming a forensic scientist. The 20-year-old was among the three who died after being shot by a mass shooter at the university Monday evening.
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Vigils to be held across the state after shooting spree at MSU
Communities across the state are showing their support for MSU victims and the University community as a whole by organizing candlelight vigils following the tragedy Monday night.
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Michigan State victims: Brian Fraser, Alex Verner and Arielle Anderson
A fraternity president, a top-notch student and an aspiring pediatrician were the MSU students killed by a gunman in a campus attack. All three made huge impacts before their young lives were cut short.
Posted inMichigan Government
Flying object over Lake Huron shot down. What we know and what we don’t?
On President Biden’s order, another unidentified flying object over Lake Huron was shot down on Sunday, making it the fourth one this month. The object was flying at an altitude that could potentially cause a threat to commercial airlines.
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Report: Michigan still lags in electric vehicle charging stations
A report shows drivers of electric vehicles have more difficulty finding a charging station, even as demand increases. Fast charging stations are highly concentrated in urban areas across lower Michigan and not rural areas.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What winter? Michigan farmers, anglers hit hard by warm temperatures
Warm weather has farmers on edge, anglers watching the ice and ski hills working overtime to produce snow.
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Michigan $180 inflation relief checks 2023: what to know about Whitmer's plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s efforts to provide tax relief to Michigan residents includes a proposal to send $180 checks to residents who filed taxes in 2022. Republicans call it a gambit to avoid providing longer-term tax relief.
Posted inChildren & Families
Devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, here’s how you can help
Powerful earthquakes of 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude devastated regions of southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, leaving thousands injured or dead. Here’s how you can donate directly to aid efforts.