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Andy Olesko
Detroit reporter. Started with Courthouse News in 2003. @CNSAndyO on Twitter.
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Familiar names advance in Michigan primary
The battle for a crucial Senate seat in Michigan will be fought for by formidable candidates from each party.
Hotly contested Michigan race could offer voters power to sway Senate
With a general election infused with fresh drama, the fight for congressional and Senate seats becomes even more crucial as Michigan voters clarify who they want on the ballot in November.
Trial for father of Michigan school shooter begins
James is the last of the three-member Crumbley family to face trial for their role in the worst school shooting in Michigan history. His wife awaits sentencing in April, and his son will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Trump wins Michigan primary
Donald Trump continued his winning streak in the swing state of Michigan, where he won by a sliver of votes in 2016 against Hillary Clinton but lost by more than 150,000 votes against President Joe Biden in 2020.
Despite primaries that seem predictable, Michigan voters seek to sway their parties' priorities
A recent poll in the state showed Biden with 45% support compared to Trump's 47% in a hypothetical matchup of the two front-runners.
In a runaway primary season, experts say Michigan could still yield surprises
The Wolverine State’s primary seems over before it even begins with both major party candidates dominating the polls. But an earlier date and new protocols in Michigan might catch some voters by surprise.
Michigan shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
Victims of the Oxford High School shooting confronted the shooter at the sentencing hearing where they called him a coward and detailed the personal traumas they would deal with for the rest of their lives.
Report: Michigan shooting showed school's 'failure and responsibility by omission'
The investigative firm commissioned by Oxford school officials found that there were protocols in place to deal with troubled students, but a lack of trained workers at all levels allowed the tragedy to unfold despite warning signs.