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Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refunds
Read full article: Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refundsClintondale Community Schools will refund all purchased prom tickets after determining it cannot reschedule the event while an investigation into a potential safety threat remains active.
Man wanted for attempted home invasion in Livonia neighborhood arrested
Read full article: Man wanted for attempted home invasion in Livonia neighborhood arrestedLivonia Police announced on Saturday they had arrested a man wanted for an attempted home invasion in a neighborhood on Newburgh near 6 Mile on May 13.
Detroit mother, boyfriend accused in fatal abuse and torture of 3-year-old boy to be sentenced this month
Read full article: Detroit mother, boyfriend accused in fatal abuse and torture of 3-year-old boy to be sentenced this monthA jury found Michael Yharbrough, of Detroit, guilty on Monday of all charges related to the torture and death of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son.
Do you have stories to tell in western Wayne County? Kyla Russell wants to hear them
Read full article: Do you have stories to tell in western Wayne County? Kyla Russell wants to hear themDo you have story ideas, questions, and concerns you want addressed in Plymouth, Canton Township, Westland, and Northville? I want to hear from you!
How a wrong-way driver on Telegraph Road turned a red light into a deadly 8-car pileup
Read full article: How a wrong-way driver on Telegraph Road turned a red light into a deadly 8-car pileupA wrong-way driver crashed into multiple vehicles stopped at a red light on Telegraph Road near Five Mile late Sunday night, killing the at-fault driver and injuring several others.
Surveillance video shows crash involving Detroit police scout car on east side; neighbors call corner a ‘hot spot’
Read full article: Surveillance video shows crash involving Detroit police scout car on east side; neighbors call corner a ‘hot spot’Two Detroit police officers and two people in another vehicle were hospitalized after a crash involving a marked DPD scout car Sunday night on the city’s east side, according to police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Man wanted for attempted home invasion in Livonia neighborhood arrested
Read full article: Man wanted for attempted home invasion in Livonia neighborhood arrestedLivonia Police announced on Saturday they had arrested a man wanted for an attempted home invasion in a neighborhood on Newburgh near 6 Mile on May 13.
Madison Heights reverses decision, restores drag queen story time to Pride event
Read full article: Madison Heights reverses decision, restores drag queen story time to Pride eventThe Madison Heights City Council reversed course, voting unanimously to restore a drag queen story time event to the city’s Arts and Pride celebration after removing it earlier in the week.
‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlash
Read full article: ‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlashPontiac School District superintendent Dr. Kimberly Leverette spoke Thursday afternoon, addressing the district’s strategic plan, which includes the decision to close two schools at the end of the school year.
Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refunds
Read full article: Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refundsClintondale Community Schools will refund all purchased prom tickets after determining it cannot reschedule the event while an investigation into a potential safety threat remains active.
A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduate
Read full article: A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduateAndrew Yakubesan used his boy scout training to save his mother’s life when she began choking during dinner, now he graduates in a few days.
Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn case
Read full article: Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn caseJasmine Ellise Rix, 29, of Mt. Clemens, faced multiple charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWI
Read full article: 6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWIA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
They were taking a routine break. Then Warren hospital workers found themselves facing gunman
Read full article: They were taking a routine break. Then Warren hospital workers found themselves facing gunmanA group of Warren hospital workers went to take a routine break, and they found themselves facing a gunman, sources told Local 4.
Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in Eastpointe
Read full article: Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in EastpointeAs summer approaches and temperatures rise, Eastpointe Animal Control officers say they’re being inundated with calls about dogs left outdoors for long periods in the heat.
‘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.
Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convinced
Read full article: Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convincedTop tech executives and elected officials gathered Monday afternoon in Saline Township to break ground on what they describe as one of the largest economic investment development deals in Michigan history.
Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety program
Read full article: Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety programMore than 100 local teens got behind the wheel this weekend — not just for fun, but to practice the kind of skills that could one day save their lives.
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.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston County
Read full article: Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston CountyResidents of a Brighton-area neighborhood said they’re rethinking safety precautions after Michigan State Police arrested a man accused of trying to lure an 8-year-old girl into a wooded area.
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.
‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target children
Read full article: ‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target childrenA federal agent in Detroit says a Flint man is facing charges after he used Reddit to discuss child exploitation, sent explicit images and tried to solicit illegal material from someone who appeared to be a child.
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Storm chances, heat and humidity building across Metro Detroit -- What to expect this week
Read full article: Storm chances, heat and humidity building across Metro Detroit -- What to expect this weekWhile much of Monday remains rain-free, weather conditions will become more active as we move deeper into the week.
Michigan woman thought lottery scanner was broken. Then she won $2.2 million
Read full article: Michigan woman thought lottery scanner was broken. Then she won $2.2 millionA Michigan woman thought the lottery scanner at the store was broken until she found out she’d won $100,000 a year for life from the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire For Life game.
A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduate
Read full article: A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduateAndrew Yakubesan used his boy scout training to save his mother’s life when she began choking during dinner, now he graduates in a few days.
Morning 4: Residents evacuated after fire at Galston Apartments on Detroit’s west side — and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Residents evacuated after fire at Galston Apartments on Detroit’s west side — and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn case
Read full article: Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn caseJasmine Ellise Rix, 29, of Mt. Clemens, faced multiple charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
Warm and mostly dry today before storm chances and summer heat arrive
Read full article: Warm and mostly dry today before storm chances and summer heat arriveMostly dry weather today before a more unsettled pattern develops, bringing storm chances and the first heat wave of the season to Metro Detroit.
Air conditioner forecast: Metro Detroit heads into hot, sticky stretch
Read full article: Air conditioner forecast: Metro Detroit heads into hot, sticky stretchMetro Detroit is set to trade this weekend’s comfortable weather for a stretch of increasingly hot and humid conditions this week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s and humidity levels high enough to make it feel even warmer.
‘Devastating’: Michigan mental health care workers concerned BCBSM billing change could cut access to counselors
Read full article: ‘Devastating’: Michigan mental health care workers concerned BCBSM billing change could cut access to counselorsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is making a billing change and mental health care workers in the area say it could leave patients without their counselors. Additionally, mental health care workers say it could upend private practices’ way of making money.
Comedy legend Dave Chappelle to perform in Detroit as part of a 5-city North American arena tour
Read full article: Comedy legend Dave Chappelle to perform in Detroit as part of a 5-city North American arena tourComedy legend Dave Chappelle will bring a new run of arena shows to Detroit as part of a five-city North American tour, with a stop scheduled at Little Caesars Arena.
6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWI
Read full article: 6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWIA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
Detroit mother sentenced in 8-year-old son’s fatal child abuse case
Read full article: Detroit mother sentenced in 8-year-old son’s fatal child abuse caseA Detroit mother has been sentenced to prison in connection with the 2024 fatal beating of her 8-year-old son in a child abuse case that also led to the conviction of the boy’s stepfather.
Toledo officials urge public to share videos of incident after 12 wounded in festival shooting
Read full article: Toledo officials urge public to share videos of incident after 12 wounded in festival shootingToledo officials are urging the public to provide videos and information to investigators after a shooting near the city’s annual Old West End Festival left at least 12 people wounded.
Police: Victims in Toledo festival shooting range in age from 14 to 61
Read full article: Police: Victims in Toledo festival shooting range in age from 14 to 61Police said they are reviewing witness statements, victim interviews, and video evidence as they work to identify those responsible for a shooting that left 12 people wounded near Toledo’s annual Old West End Festival.