Eli Newman
Eli Newman is assistant news director and editor. He works with the WKAR news and digital content teams to facilitate the creation of meaningful and thought-provoking multimedia news content for WKAR Public Media.
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A Republican is seeking to disqualify Democratic candidate Curtis Hertel Jr. from Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, claiming he made errors in his election forms. Hertel's campaign says the former GOP election official ignored comparable technicalities on his own watch. -
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could change the makeup of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees by removing trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno. -
The Michigan Capitol building was shut down Wednesday as state and federal law enforcement investigated a threat directed at the site. -
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is seeking records related to racial discrimination within the city of Taylor’s police department. -
Detroit is making more land available for marijuana businesses. City Council voted six to three to lower distance requirements for dispensaries… microbusinesses… and consumption lounges today. -
Justices handed down a six-year suspension to Kahlilia Davis, who previously worked in the 36th district court. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Detroit today (WED.) to discuss a new economic initiative for the state. -
Detroit businesses that refuse to take cash payments may start facing fines. -
The federal government reports Detroit continues to lose residents. -
President Biden honored Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today with the Presidential Citizens Medal
