Ben Orner is an Assistant Editor at MLive. He covers a diverse range of topics, including crime and justice, white-collar crime, animal rights, and cybersecurity, with a focus on regional interest and world news. His work has been featured in various publications, including Military.com, The Roanoke Times, and Governing.
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Ben Orner's coverage focuses heavily on government announcements and legal policy regulations, particularly in Michigan. He frequently covers local politics, legislation, voting-related news, and crime stories. Therefore, he is likely to be responsive to pitches that provide insights or perspectives related to Michigan's political landscape and legislative developments.
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Friedman's death came "after a brief illness," Main Street Lexington Executive Director Jeremy Franklin said.
By: Ben Orner
For the first time in its 22-year history, the Western Virginia Water Authority is implementing its drought contingency plan amid a monthslong drought.
By: Ben Orner
ROANOKE — The Western Virginia Water Authority is asking people and businesses to cut back their indoor and outdoor water use as the state continues to suffer through a historic drought.
A person in custody at the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center died Saturday night, the city sheriff's office says.
By: Ben Orner
A 10-year-old boy was killed in a single-car crash last week on U.S. 220 in Franklin County, state police said.
By: Ben Orner
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By: Ben Orner
The Roanoke Times is taking a closer approach to election coverage this fall by asking our audience directly: What do you care about most?
By: Ben Orner
The Roanoke Times is calibrating its 2026 election coverage toward what readers say they care about most. This approach is based on a coverage model called "The Citizens Agenda."
By: heather rousseau, Ben Orner, Heather Rousseau
Signs for city council candidates are planted outside a Roanoke voting precinct before the primary election on Aug. 4, 2026.
