Lisa Brown
Coverage of Lisa Brown in the Nexus archive.
- Videos show devastating Spokane, Washington, wildfires that forced thousands to evacuate
Fast-spreading wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in the Spokane, Washington, area. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown described the situation as the worst natural disaster the region has faced.
- Metro Detroit clerks report strong turnout ahead of primary election
Voters in metro Detroit showed strong turnout for early voting and absentee ballot drop-offs ahead of the primary election. Clerks in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties reported high participation and no major issues, with expectations of a robust Election Day turnout.
- Oakland County early voting will have express lanes -- Here’s what you need to know
Oakland County will introduce express lanes at early voting sites for voters submitting absentee ballots to reduce wait times. Early voting begins July 25, with the primary election on August 4. Proposal 2022-2 mandates a minimum of nine early voting days, and voters can also deliver absentee ballots to clerk offices or drop boxes by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
- Family Grieves West Englewood Couple, 2 Foster Kids Killed In Arson Fire: ‘We’re Pulling Through’
A West Englewood couple and two of their foster children died in an arson fire on May 20, 2026. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled their deaths as homicides, and police are investigating the case as arson. The family has launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and support for surviving foster children.
- Image of suspect in deadly West Englewood arson released; $10K reward offered
Cook County Crime Stoppers released an image of a suspect linked to a deadly arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood, which killed two adults and two foster children. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's indictment or arrest, as authorities canvass the area for tips.