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A crowd sits inside an arena, many with red hats, facing a podium where Donald Trump stands, speaking. Behind him, a blue, lighted banner reads "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN"

Republicans paint optimistic picture in final election push

Colin Jackson | MPRN

Republican party leaders claim the Michigan election is trending their way as the clock winds down ahead of Election Day.

Curtis Hertel (D) and Tom Barrett (R) marched with supporters in the Brighton 4th of July Parade. They are competing for Michigan's District 7 Congressional seat.

Politics & Government

Michigan's 7th Congressional District candidates hit parade to campaign

Katheryne Friske

Brighton's 4th of July parade featured the two major candidates competing for Michigan's 7th congressional district.

Politics & Government

Penalties for passing school buses could become stiffer under new laws

Paulette Parker

Michigan drivers who fail to stop for a school bus displaying its stop sign could face harsher penalties under new bills in the state Legislature.Senate…

Education

Bill would enable students to use sunscreen with parents' permission

Steve Carmody

Seventeen-year-old Madison Horton is a student at the International Academy of Macomb. She’s also endured multiple surgeries to remove skin cancers. As a…