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Here’s the dark and mysterious story behind Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day -- the holiday made for a Hallmark movie. At least that’s what it seems like now. But it wasn’t always so closely associated with roses and teddy bears.
The origins of the holiday are a bit darker than the hearts and chocolates that mark the day now. Although, tracing the exact origin of the holiday is a bit murky.
Part of I-696 to close next week in preparation for 2-year construction project
A section of I-696 will be closed for two nights next week as crews prepare for the upcoming construction project that will close a portion of the roadway for two years.
Man and woman shot to death in Detroit’s west side, suspect in custody
Detroit police are investigating a deadly double shooting early Friday morning.
The shooting happened at around 12:30 a.m. On Feb. 14, 2025, in the 15300 block of Coyle.
How to avoid romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reissued her consumer alert to help protect residents from falling victim to online romance scams this Valentine’s Day.
This type of scam takes advantage of people looking for partners on dating apps and social media.
The scammers typically profess their love for the victims quickly and often tell them that they are working abroad or in the military, to justify why they cannot meet them in person, according to Nessel.
Weather: Valentine’s Day begins on a chilly note in Metro Detroit, what to know about weekend-long snowfall
Morning temperatures will slowly rise after starting off in the single digits and the teens in Southeast Michigan. Wind chills will be subzero and in the single digits for much of the morning.
Morning skies will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a few flurries.
Temperatures will peak in the lower 20s on Friday afternoon, but the wind chill will be around 10 to 12 degrees.
Have Valentine’s Day plans? Dress warmly for any evening dinner plans, and have boots for late night plans.