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‘About ready to buy a horse’: Michigan drivers brace for more pain at the pump as gas prices climb
Read full article: ‘About ready to buy a horse’: Michigan drivers brace for more pain at the pump as gas prices climbMichigan gas prices are closing in on 2026 record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and maintenance issues at two Great Lakes-area refineries -- and drivers are already changing how they get around.
Spotty showers possible across Metro Detroit, cooler than average temps through the end of the week
Read full article: Spotty showers possible across Metro Detroit, cooler than average temps through the end of the weekTemperatures falling roughly 10 degrees below average for late April and early May the remainder of the week.
Macomb Township man tried to meet minor for sex. Instead, police were waiting
Read full article: Macomb Township man tried to meet minor for sex. Instead, police were waitingA Macomb Township man arranged to meet a minor for a sexual encounter, but police were waiting for him instead. Now, he’s been bound over on three felony counts.
Guilty on all charges: Jury finds man guilty in murder of Melvindale officer Mohamed Said
Read full article: Guilty on all charges: Jury finds man guilty in murder of Melvindale officer Mohamed SaidA jury on Tuesday found Michael Lopez guilty on all counts in the killing of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, bringing an emotional end to a nearly two-year wait for Said’s family.
‘About ready to buy a horse’: Michigan drivers brace for more pain at the pump as gas prices climb
Read full article: ‘About ready to buy a horse’: Michigan drivers brace for more pain at the pump as gas prices climbMichigan gas prices are closing in on 2026 record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and maintenance issues at two Great Lakes-area refineries -- and drivers are already changing how they get around.
Guilty on all charges: Jury finds man guilty in murder of Melvindale officer Mohamed Said
Read full article: Guilty on all charges: Jury finds man guilty in murder of Melvindale officer Mohamed SaidA jury on Tuesday found Michael Lopez guilty on all counts in the killing of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, bringing an emotional end to a nearly two-year wait for Said’s family.
6 Detroit elementary school students hospitalized after consuming marijuana edibles
Read full article: 6 Detroit elementary school students hospitalized after consuming marijuana ediblesSix students at an elementary school in Detroit were hospitalized after consuming what appeared to be marijuana edibles, school officials said.
‘Effective immediately’: Wyandotte cracks down on reckless teen biking, parents face citations
Read full article: ‘Effective immediately’: Wyandotte cracks down on reckless teen biking, parents face citationsWyandotte police are taking a tougher stance on reckless teen biking, and it’s the parents who will feel it.
Residents fight back: Data center controversy sparks recall attempt against Lyon Township leaders
Read full article: Residents fight back: Data center controversy sparks recall attempt against Lyon Township leadersAn effort is underway to recall all seven members of the Lyon Township Board of Trustees following months of resident opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center known as Project Flex.
Oak Park School Board faces accountability demands amid superintendent search controversy
Read full article: Oak Park School Board faces accountability demands amid superintendent search controversyDiscussions and demands for accountability continue in the Oak Park School District Monday night while the school board tackles several controversies.
‘It feels like we don’t matter’: Pontiac teachers waiting on new contract 301 days after last one expired
Read full article: ‘It feels like we don’t matter’: Pontiac teachers waiting on new contract 301 days after last one expiredMore than 300 days after their last contract expired, teachers in the Pontiac School District are still working without a new agreement, and their union president says morale is sinking.
Garden City man facing charges after crashing Tesla into Ferndale store, officials say
Read full article: Garden City man facing charges after crashing Tesla into Ferndale store, officials sayA Garden City man is facing charges after he fled from police and crashed a Tesla into a Verizon store in Ferndale, officials said.
Macomb Township man tried to meet minor for sex. Instead, police were waiting
Read full article: Macomb Township man tried to meet minor for sex. Instead, police were waitingA Macomb Township man arranged to meet a minor for a sexual encounter, but police were waiting for him instead. Now, he’s been bound over on three felony counts.
Lost pets could be easier to find under Eastpointe’s new microchipping law
Read full article: Lost pets could be easier to find under Eastpointe’s new microchipping lawThe city of Eastpointe has passed a package of updated animal ordinances, including a rule requiring microchipping for all dogs and cats.
Metro Detroit restaurant owner ran ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor, feds say
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurant owner ran ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor, feds sayA Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges for allegedly harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization.
Metro Detroit restaurant owner charged for running ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurant owner charged for running ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for laborA Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges accusing him of harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization, according to an indictment unsealed this week.
Ypsilanti family turns food scraps into compost through county pilot program
Read full article: Ypsilanti family turns food scraps into compost through county pilot programWhen the Pauli family has food scraps, instead of throwing them in the trash, they put them in a special bin on their kitchen counter.
Ann Arbor approves deal for new downtown library, housing and public space
Read full article: Ann Arbor approves deal for new downtown library, housing and public spaceAnn Arbor’s city council has approved a deal to transform a downtown parking lot into a new library, housing units and open public space.
A Henry Ford Museum visit sparked her welding path. Now she’s representing the US on the world stage
Read full article: A Henry Ford Museum visit sparked her welding path. Now she’s representing the US on the world stageA childhood visit to the Henry Ford Museum sparked Mikala Sposito's passion for welding. Now, at 21, she's the first woman ever to represent the United States in the International World Skills Welding Competition.
Michigan Softball Academy “powered by hope” in its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer research
Read full article: Michigan Softball Academy “powered by hope” in its journey to raise $3 million for breast cancer researchThe 17th annual event sponsored by University of Michigan Softball is scheduled for Thursday April 23 at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor.
Police: Michigan woman held in car for hours, assaulted with wrench and pliers
Read full article: Police: Michigan woman held in car for hours, assaulted with wrench and pliersTwo people are accused of holding a woman against her will in a car for 3-4 hours and assaulting her with a wrench and pliers, police said.
Mom says her son was urinated on in shower. Now Michigan wrestling program back under investigation
Read full article: Mom says her son was urinated on in shower. Now Michigan wrestling program back under investigationAfter a mother told Local 4 that her son was urinated on in the shower, a high school wrestling program in Michigan is back under investigation.
Monroe schools athletic director reinstated months after podcast comments on transgender athletes
Read full article: Monroe schools athletic director reinstated months after podcast comments on transgender athletesThe Monroe Public Schools athletic director, who was placed on leave following comments he made on a podcast about transgender athletes, has been reinstated.
Water wars game draws police warnings as Michigan seniors compete for cash
Read full article: Water wars game draws police warnings as Michigan seniors compete for cashA popular end-of-year game among high school seniors is making waves across Metro Detroit — and catching the attention of law enforcement.
Michigan man stored lottery ticket in box for months before checking it. It was worth $100K
Read full article: Michigan man stored lottery ticket in box for months before checking it. It was worth $100KA Michigan man stored his lottery tickets in a box for months before discovering he had won $100,000.
Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we know
Read full article: Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we knowThere was a massive police response in Marine City Sunday night after officers thought they were responding to a hostage situation, which ended up being a false report.
FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activity
Read full article: FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activityA Michigan man drove from Grand Blanc, Michigan to Ohio and picked up a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home, then brought her back across state lines to a hotel in Fenton, according to the FBI.
How police just confirmed Michigan man was responsible for rape, murder of teen 43 years ago
Read full article: How police just confirmed Michigan man was responsible for rape, murder of teen 43 years agoPolice have confirmed that a Michigan man was responsible for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a teenage girl 43 years ago.
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The great white sharks-in-the-Great-Lakes post is wrong. Here’s why it’s not even close
Read full article: The great white sharks-in-the-Great-Lakes post is wrong. Here’s why it’s not even closeA viral social media post claiming two great white sharks are headed for the Great Lakes is making the rounds and it’s completely false.
Live Nation’s $30 concert ticket sale begins today. Here’s a list of 75 Michigan shows included
Read full article: Live Nation’s $30 concert ticket sale begins today. Here’s a list of 75 Michigan shows includedHere's a full list of 75 concerts heading to Metro Detroit this summer that are included in Live Nation's $30 ticket sale, which begins today.
Residents fight back: Data center controversy sparks recall attempt against Lyon Township leaders
Read full article: Residents fight back: Data center controversy sparks recall attempt against Lyon Township leadersAn effort is underway to recall all seven members of the Lyon Township Board of Trustees following months of resident opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center known as Project Flex.
Former Detroit Pistons sixth man Vinnie Johnson revives site of The Palace with major business expansion
Read full article: Former Detroit Pistons sixth man Vinnie Johnson revives site of The Palace with major business expansionLegendary Detroit Bad Boys sixth man Vinnie Johnson is expanding his automotive business, bringing new investment and jobs to the site where The Palace of Auburn Hills once stood.
6 Detroit elementary school students hospitalized after consuming marijuana edibles
Read full article: 6 Detroit elementary school students hospitalized after consuming marijuana ediblesSix students at an elementary school in Detroit were hospitalized after consuming what appeared to be marijuana edibles, school officials said.
Why a family living on the state border pays $2.8K more yearly in Michigan car insurance than Ohio
Read full article: Why a family living on the state border pays $2.8K more yearly in Michigan car insurance than OhioThe Michigan-Ohio border slices directly through one family’s property. It’s more than just a fun fact. It means more money out of their pockets in more ways than one.
Lost pets could be easier to find under Eastpointe’s new microchipping law
Read full article: Lost pets could be easier to find under Eastpointe’s new microchipping lawThe city of Eastpointe has passed a package of updated animal ordinances, including a rule requiring microchipping for all dogs and cats.
‘Effective immediately’: Wyandotte cracks down on reckless teen biking, parents face citations
Read full article: ‘Effective immediately’: Wyandotte cracks down on reckless teen biking, parents face citationsWyandotte police are taking a tougher stance on reckless teen biking, and it’s the parents who will feel it.
Detroit homeowners can get property tax resources at upcoming HOPE events -- Here’s a list
Read full article: Detroit homeowners can get property tax resources at upcoming HOPE events -- Here’s a listDetroit homeowners can learn about resources available for property tax help at several upcoming events happening across the city this spring and summer.
Delta launches 3-day sale for US, Latin America leisure spots -- here’s a list of flights from DTW
Read full article: Delta launches 3-day sale for US, Latin America leisure spots -- here’s a list of flights from DTWDelta Air Lines just launched a three-day flash sale, offering deals on flights to popular leisure destinations in the U.S. and in Latin America.
MSU, Better Made team up to find the perfect potato chip
Read full article: MSU, Better Made team up to find the perfect potato chipDecades ago, one man looked at a potato chip and said, “I can make this better.” That turned into a quest -- and it turns out there’s a lot of science behind a bag of chips.
A $1.67M winning Lotto 47 ticket was sold in Wayne County. Were you the lucky winner?
Read full article: A $1.67M winning Lotto 47 ticket was sold in Wayne County. Were you the lucky winner?A lottery player won a $1.67 million Lotto 47 jackpot over the weekend, and the winning ticket was sold in Southeast Michigan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: 40 new jobs coming to Lenawee County -- here’s where and when
Read full article: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: 40 new jobs coming to Lenawee County -- here’s where and whenGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that 40 new jobs are coming to Lenawee County as part of an expansion project.
Operation Ghost Rider is in effect in Michigan -- here’s what that means for drivers
Read full article: Operation Ghost Rider is in effect in Michigan -- here’s what that means for driversIf you are out on the roads today, be aware that law enforcement is watching, and you might not even know it.
Morning 4: A Detroit homeowner let his rental property rot for 15 years. His neighbor has had enough -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: A Detroit homeowner let his rental property rot for 15 years. His neighbor has had enough -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Man accused of killing Melvindale police officer kicked off witness stand in trial
Read full article: Man accused of killing Melvindale police officer kicked off witness stand in trialThe man accused of killing a Melvindale police officer in 2024 was removed from the witness stand on Monday after mentioning information unrelated to the case.
Michigan man sentenced for defrauding non-profits, bankrupting historic theater
Read full article: Michigan man sentenced for defrauding non-profits, bankrupting historic theaterA Michigan man who defrauded two non-profits out of more than $750,000 while serving in top leadership roles, driving a historic theatre into bankruptcy, has been sentenced.
An ‘explosion-proof bag’ failed on Mackinac Island. Here’s the e-bike battery safety rules that actually work
Read full article: An ‘explosion-proof bag’ failed on Mackinac Island. Here’s the e-bike battery safety rules that actually workAn e-bike battery exploded on Mackinac Island, sparking a fire despite being stored in an "explosion-proof" bag.
‘He was my heart and soul’: Fundraiser launched for family of man killed in Westland house fire
Read full article: ‘He was my heart and soul’: Fundraiser launched for family of man killed in Westland house fireA fundraiser has been started to support the family of a 46-year-old man who died early Saturday after a fire broke out at a home on Haller Street in Westland.