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Gretchen Whitmer names Detroit native, Garlin Gilchrist II as running mate

Democratic candidate for governor, Gretchen Whitmer, chose her running mate today. Detroiter Garlin Gilchrist will join Whitmer on the November ballot. Gilchrist is a former director of Innovation and Emerging Technology for the city of Detroit. He was also endorsed by progressive groups in a prior campaign for Detroit City Clerk.

Lawsuit to allow guns in foster homes will move forward

A Stars and Stripes truck cab and woman on a horse — Courtesy of Khalilah Smith

Detroit native proud to be MSU’s first black rodeo queen

State health dept director to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter

By Steve Carmody • 3 hours ago

Michigan's state health department director will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter tied to the Flint water crisis.

District Judge David Goggins Monday decided the state has enough evidence to warrant bounding director Nick Lyon over for trial. The charges stem from the deaths of two men from Legionnaires Disease in 2015.

Medical historian looks back on role of opiates, personal physician in Elvis’ death

By Sophie Sherry • 4 hours ago

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Stateside’s conversation with Dr. Howard Markel, University of Michigan medical historian and PBS contributor

On Thursday, August 16 we lost the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. But for countless Elvis fans, last Thursday was already a date marked by tragedy.

On that day in 1977, the world learned that Elvis Presley had passed away.

Dr. Howard Markel is a University of Michigan medical historian and PBS contributor. He joined Stateside’s Cynthia Canty to discuss what exactly caused Elvis’ death.

UP’s first health needs assessment points to aging population, substance abuse as main concerns

By Stateside Staff • 5 hours ago

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Stateside’s conversation with Dr. Terry Frankovich, medical director for four local public health departments in the UP

The Upper Peninsula Health Departments has published their first ever Community Health Needs Assessment.

This 350-page report combines 18 months of research, surveying 5000 households spread over the regions' 15 counties.

The assessment will serve as an important tool for the entire Upper Peninsula, helping communities evaluate current health needs and plan for the future.

State commissions murals in Chicago to spotlight Michigan’s vibrant city life

By Stateside Staff • 5 hours ago

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Stateside's conversation with David Lorenz of Travel Michigan

Michigan has gotten plenty of mileage out of Tim Allen's voice spreading the word about Pure Michigan as a travel destination.

Now, the talents of a Detroit artist will lure Chicagoans to come visit Michigan's big cities.

Michigan exonerated prisoners to receive money upon their release

By Hannah Rubenstein • 5 hours ago

Hands gripping jail cell bars — maxpixel

The Michigan non-profit Proving Innocence will start giving money to exonerated inmates when they are released from prison.

Board game delivery is a thing thanks to this Muskegon County resident

By Stateside Staff • 5 hours ago

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Stateside’s conversation with Jared Leatzow, founder and owner of Lakeshore Game Night

"Everything old is new again."

That adage comes to mind when you hear about a new business in West Michigan called Lakeshore Game Night, a door-to-door delivery for board games.

Jared Leatzow is the business’ founder and owner. He joined Stateside’s Cynthia Canty to discuss how he came up with the idea for Lakeshore Game Night and how the service works.

Flint struggling to find patched lead service lines

By Steve Carmody • 14 hours ago

Flint mayor Karen Weaver is optimistic state officials are listening now to the city’s concerns about a method of checking for lead pipes.

Mayor Weaver sat down with state and local officials to discuss the current state of Flint’s recovery from its water crisis.

Former MSU sports doctor Nassar moved to another prison facility

By Associated Press • 15 hours ago

Larry Nassar mug shot — Michigan Attorney General's office

Authorities say former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar has been transferred to another federal prison facility.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons website shows Nassar is at the Oklahoma Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City.

He had been imprisoned in Tucson, Arizona.

Nassar's attorneys said last month he was assaulted within hours of being placed in the general population at the Arizona federal prison.

Water Protectors say they will stay at "Camp Anishinaabek" until Line 5 is shut down

By Kaye LaFond • Aug 19, 2018

A man and two women sit around a campfire, a banner in the background says "Honor the Treaties" — Kaye LaFond / Michigan Radio

Water Protectors are camping in Northern Michigan to call for a shutdown of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline.

A dam near Coldwater is in "stage of failure"

By Tracy Samilton • Aug 19, 2018

Update, 3:54 p.m. on 8/20/18:

The Branch County Drain Commissioner reports that repairs to the Blackhawk Dam continue Monday, and the repairs have returned the dam to normal flow and operation.

The dam will be evaluated by engineers to establish a long-term strategy. The Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service for the Coldwater River and Pilot Knob area will expire August 20th.

The risk for flooding has been reduced. Residents in the affected area should continue to monitor local media outlets and official messaging for the latest information and updates. Branch County Emergency Management and the City of Coldwater will continue to monitor the situation.