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Morning 4: Why Michigan’s new tax system is holding up refunds for thousands of filers — and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Why Michigan’s new tax system is holding up refunds for thousands of filers — and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Farmington Hills bar hosts fundraiser for Livonia shooting victims’ families
Read full article: Farmington Hills bar hosts fundraiser for Livonia shooting victims’ familiesA Farmington Hills bar is preparing to host a fundraiser to support the relatives of four victims killed in a shooting at home in Livonia this week.
Oakland County man who killed neighbor, attacked his family, pleads no contest to murder
Read full article: Oakland County man who killed neighbor, attacked his family, pleads no contest to murderAn Oakland County man has pleaded no contest in connection with the murder of a father and the assault of his wife and daughter.
23-year-old charged with murder in death of Farmington Hills man found on park trail
Read full article: 23-year-old charged with murder in death of Farmington Hills man found on park trailNearly five weeks after a 65-year-old man was found dead on a trail, Farmington Hills police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man with second-degree murder.
Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb County
Read full article: Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb CountyThe Sheriff’s Office says its investigating 29 thefts of Ram infotainment systems across the county since April.
Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battle
Read full article: Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battleFormer Warren police officer James Burke was cleared of all charges by a jury on Thursday, including two counts of involuntary manslaughter and related charges stemming from a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men.
PWHL Detroit signs Macomb County native Taylor Girard to 2-year contract
Read full article: PWHL Detroit signs Macomb County native Taylor Girard to 2-year contractProfessional Women’s Hockey League Detroit has signed Macomb County native forward Taylor Girard to a two-year standard player agreement ahead of the team’s inaugural 2026-27 season.
We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he said
Read full article: We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he saidFor months, Priority Waste customers have been reaching out to us with complaints about their trash pickup service. We tracked down the company’s new CEO and spoke to him about the frustrations in a parking lot.
Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels event
Read full article: Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels eventClintondale High School students who lost their prom after a threat canceled the official event earlier this month still got their night, thanks to a community-organized celebration in downtown Mount Clemens.
Man convicted, sentenced to life for murder of former Ann Arbor police oversight commissioner
Read full article: Man convicted, sentenced to life for murder of former Ann Arbor police oversight commissionerRicky McCain, 57, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree home invasion and criminal sexual assault in connection with the April 2023 murder.
Protesters rally outside Huron Valley Prison women’s prison after third inmate death in a month
Read full article: Protesters rally outside Huron Valley Prison women’s prison after third inmate death in a monthProtesters lined the street outside the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility on Wednesday evening, continuing what advocates say has become a weekly demonstration following three inmate deaths at the prison in less than a month.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit after unarmed Navy veteran killed by deputies in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Family files wrongful death lawsuit after unarmed Navy veteran killed by deputies in Washtenaw CountyIt’s been a little more than six months since the worst day of Larry and Kelly Jenuwine’s life.
‘Am I next?’: Inmates, families, lawmakers sound alarm after 3 deaths at Huron Valley women’s prison
Read full article: ‘Am I next?’: Inmates, families, lawmakers sound alarm after 3 deaths at Huron Valley women’s prisonA third inmate has died in less than a month at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, deepening concerns about conditions inside Michigan’s only women’s prison.
NFL players continue tradition of giving back to Ypsilanti through football camp
Read full article: NFL players continue tradition of giving back to Ypsilanti through football campTennessee Titans wide receiver K.J. Osborn and former Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry hosted their 5th annual Youth Football Camp on June 6 at their alma mater, Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti, MI.
Register now: Free community safety enrollment event for Livingston County families, caregivers
Read full article: Register now: Free community safety enrollment event for Livingston County families, caregiversLivCo Connected is hosting a free community safety enrollment event for Livingston County residents.
Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealership
Read full article: Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealershipTwo masked suspects were arrested after a vehicle break-in at a Livingston County car dealership led to a brief foot pursuit.
Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minor
Read full article: Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minorA Livingston County school aide and Hamburg Township martial arts studio owner is facing felony charges, accused of sexual contact with a teenager.
Michigan border stop busts driver with 20 kilos of poppy pods, feds say
Read full article: Michigan border stop busts driver with 20 kilos of poppy pods, feds sayFederal agents reportedly busted a Canadian truck driver at the Michigan border with 20kg of opium poppy pods after months of surveillance.
Why the Flint-Beecher tornado of 1953 remains Michigan’s worst natural disaster
Read full article: Why the Flint-Beecher tornado of 1953 remains Michigan’s worst natural disasterOn June 8, 1953, the Flint-Beecher tornado struck the north side of Flint and the suburb of Beecher, marking Michigan's deadliest natural disaster in terms of fatalities and injuries.
MORE LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES
Why Michigan’s new tax system is holding up refunds for thousands of filers
Read full article: Why Michigan’s new tax system is holding up refunds for thousands of filersTax season ended two months ago. The Michigan Department of Treasury reports roughly 95 percent of returns filed on time have been processed. That means about five percent of filers — an estimated 250,000 people — are still waiting for their refunds.
‘I don’t trust them’: Chesterfield man says he’s out over $800 after car damaged on tracks at Jax Kar Wash
Read full article: ‘I don’t trust them’: Chesterfield man says he’s out over $800 after car damaged on tracks at Jax Kar WashA Chesterfield man is out more than 800 dollars after he says his car was damaged at a nearby Jax Kar Wash at the end of May.
Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battle
Read full article: Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battleFormer Warren police officer James Burke was cleared of all charges by a jury on Thursday, including two counts of involuntary manslaughter and related charges stemming from a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men.
‘Without medication’: Seniors at Clinton Township complex say broken elevators leave them stranded without meds
Read full article: ‘Without medication’: Seniors at Clinton Township complex say broken elevators leave them stranded without medsSeniors living inside a Clinton Township senior apartment complex say they’re still being stranded in the lobby for hours without their medication because the elevators won’t work.
We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he said
Read full article: We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he saidFor months, Priority Waste customers have been reaching out to us with complaints about their trash pickup service. We tracked down the company’s new CEO and spoke to him about the frustrations in a parking lot.
How wrong food order led to Michigan sisters facing serious criminal charge, prosecutors say
Read full article: How wrong food order led to Michigan sisters facing serious criminal charge, prosecutors sayProsecutors said a restaurant getting a food order wrong is what ultimately led to two sisters facing a serious criminal charge.
I-94 ramp closures, I-96 shutdown expected to snarl travelers flying out of DTW this weekend
Read full article: I-94 ramp closures, I-96 shutdown expected to snarl travelers flying out of DTW this weekendTravelers heading to Detroit Metropolitan Airport this weekend are urged to plan ahead, as multiple freeway closures could affect travel times.
Farmington Hills bar hosts fundraiser for Livonia shooting victims’ families
Read full article: Farmington Hills bar hosts fundraiser for Livonia shooting victims’ familiesA Farmington Hills bar is preparing to host a fundraiser to support the relatives of four victims killed in a shooting at home in Livonia this week.
Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels event
Read full article: Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels eventClintondale High School students who lost their prom after a threat canceled the official event earlier this month still got their night, thanks to a community-organized celebration in downtown Mount Clemens.
Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ initiative to expand youth programs citywide
Read full article: Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ initiative to expand youth programs citywideCity leaders and mentors are officially launching Detroit’s “Occupy the Summer” initiative, aimed at providing children and teens with safe spaces and plenty of programming while school is out.
Detroit man charged with first-degree murder in fatal west side shooting
Read full article: Detroit man charged with first-degree murder in fatal west side shootingA Detroit man has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder in connection with a fatal shooting on the city’s west side last fall.
Man found passed out in car with girlfriend’s body in Roseville convicted of her murder
Read full article: Man found passed out in car with girlfriend’s body in Roseville convicted of her murderA 45-year-old man from Sterling Heights has been convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal death of his girlfriend.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Outdoor injuries, allergies, heat issues and viruses
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Outdoor injuries, allergies, heat issues and virusesHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.