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6 Michigan lawmakers identified on ‘hit list’ linked to Minnesota political shooting suspect
Read full article: 6 Michigan lawmakers identified on ‘hit list’ linked to Minnesota political shooting suspectMichigan lawmakers are among 45 elected officials named on an alleged hit list discovered during the investigation of the suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.
‘Your eyes burn just standing there’: Detroit residents fight to shut down concrete plant
Read full article: ‘Your eyes burn just standing there’: Detroit residents fight to shut down concrete plantA growing number of east-side Detroit and Hamtramck neighbors are calling for the shutdown of Kronos Concrete, a facility operating at the corner of Gaylord and Moran, citing health hazards, noise, and poor maintenance.
Detroit Fire Department under scrutiny amid crash, misconduct, payroll fraud allegations
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department under scrutiny amid crash, misconduct, payroll fraud allegationsThe Detroit Fire Department is currently under scrutiny following a series of incidents, including a recent fire truck crash and allegations of payroll fraud within the department.
4Warn Weather Alert: Strong to severe thunderstorms possible in Metro Detroit
Read full article: 4Warn Weather Alert: Strong to severe thunderstorms possible in Metro DetroitOnce the severe threat moves out of the region, we dry things out before dialing up heat & humidity into the weekend.
Detroit teacher, coach accused of grooming student with cognitive delays
Read full article: Detroit teacher, coach accused of grooming student with cognitive delaysA Detroit teacher and track coach is facing criminal sexual conduct charges after prosecutors say he groomed a cognitively delayed student under the guise of being a chiropractor.
‘Your eyes burn just standing there’: Detroit residents fight to shut down concrete plant
Read full article: ‘Your eyes burn just standing there’: Detroit residents fight to shut down concrete plantA growing number of east-side Detroit and Hamtramck neighbors are calling for the shutdown of Kronos Concrete, a facility operating at the corner of Gaylord and Moran, citing health hazards, noise, and poor maintenance.
Detroit Fire Department under scrutiny amid crash, misconduct, payroll fraud allegations
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department under scrutiny amid crash, misconduct, payroll fraud allegationsThe Detroit Fire Department is currently under scrutiny following a series of incidents, including a recent fire truck crash and allegations of payroll fraud within the department.
Detroit teacher, coach accused of grooming student with cognitive delays
Read full article: Detroit teacher, coach accused of grooming student with cognitive delaysA Detroit teacher and track coach is facing criminal sexual conduct charges after prosecutors say he groomed a cognitively delayed student under the guise of being a chiropractor.
Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge to close for second phase of construction next week
Read full article: Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge to close for second phase of construction next weekThe Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is set to close to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic again on Monday, June 23, for a second phase of repairs.
‘His hands were cut off’: Verdict awarded to Michigan man who lost Hands in Kroger chemical explosion
Read full article: ‘His hands were cut off’: Verdict awarded to Michigan man who lost Hands in Kroger chemical explosionAn Oakland County jury awarded nearly, nearly $77 million to Brian Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, who lost most of his hands in a refrigerant explosion at the Kroger Supermarket in Bloomfield Township in 2022.
Bloomfield Township Animal Control Officer rescues drowning Fawn from pool in dramatic save
Read full article: Bloomfield Township Animal Control Officer rescues drowning Fawn from pool in dramatic saveBloomfield Township Animal Control Officer Summerfield rescued a drowning fawn from a pool in a dramatic save.
Oakland County man charged with first-degree murder in fiancée’s stabbing death
Read full article: Oakland County man charged with first-degree murder in fiancée’s stabbing deathSeth Thomas Martin, 25, from Oakland County, has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the death of his 33-year-old fiancée, Mallory Myers.
The Detroit Zoo brings back a piece of nostalgia to unlock adventure. What’s returning?
Read full article: The Detroit Zoo brings back a piece of nostalgia to unlock adventure. What’s returning?The Detroit Zoo wants you to experience nostalgia and adventure with the return of a fan favorite. Here's what to look for this summer at the zoo.
Mt. Clemens woman faces multiple felonies for possession, distribution of child abuse material
Read full article: Mt. Clemens woman faces multiple felonies for possession, distribution of child abuse materialJasmine Ellise Rix, 29, of Mt. Clemens, was arraigned on multiple charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
Community mourns after toddler drowns near home in Harrison Township
Read full article: Community mourns after toddler drowns near home in Harrison TownshipA heartbreaking tragedy unfolded late Monday morning in Harrison Township when 2-year-old Maxwell Anderson was reported missing from his family’s home off Manse Street.
2-year-old boy dies after being found in Clinton River in Macomb County, officials say
Read full article: 2-year-old boy dies after being found in Clinton River in Macomb County, officials sayThe 2-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the hospital, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Thousands pack downtown Ann Arbor for nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests
Read full article: Thousands pack downtown Ann Arbor for nationwide ‘No Kings’ protestsThousands of demonstrators packed downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday evening, gathering in front of the city’s federal building as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.
Washtenaw County man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for coercing, enticing children
Read full article: Washtenaw County man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for coercing, enticing childrenAn Ypsilanti man will be spending more than 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to coercing and enticing a minor.
Ex-Michigan football coach Matt Weiss breaks silence, seeks dismissal of default ruling in hacking case
Read full article: Ex-Michigan football coach Matt Weiss breaks silence, seeks dismissal of default ruling in hacking caseFormer Michigan Wolverines football coach Matt Weiss broke his silence after being charged and accused of hacking into the accounts of thousands of college athletes.
From dams to dispute: Beaver euthanization sparks heartache for Ann Arbor residents
Read full article: From dams to dispute: Beaver euthanization sparks heartache for Ann Arbor residentsWashtenaw County officials’ decision to euthanize a family of beavers at Leslie Park Golf Course has sparked controversy among residents and animal advocates.
Chinese student arrested at Detroit Metro Airport in smuggling case appearing in court
Read full article: Chinese student arrested at Detroit Metro Airport in smuggling case appearing in courtAfter initially providing conflicting statements to officers, she ultimately told Customs and Border Protection that she was a doctoral student traveling to the University of Michigan to complete her research project and sent her research materials ahead of her arrival.
Ypsilanti man arrested after police chase through Livingston County ends in crash
Read full article: Ypsilanti man arrested after police chase through Livingston County ends in crashA high-speed chase with a stolen car in Livingston County ended in a crash, hospitalizing a man from Howell.
How scrap metal thieves stole hope from young Michigan wrestling team
Read full article: How scrap metal thieves stole hope from young Michigan wrestling teamBrandon Kesterson, the coach of the Pinckney wrestling team, expressed his dismay over the recent theft of scrap metal intended for fundraising.
Monroe County deaths of teen graduate, 33-year-old man ruled homicide, suicide
Read full article: Monroe County deaths of teen graduate, 33-year-old man ruled homicide, suicideThe deaths of Gwendolyn Fay Smith, 17, a 2025 Bedford Public Schools graduate, and Ryne Jacob Leist, 33, of Temperance, were ruled as homicide and suicide.
Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendations
Read full article: Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendationsState health officials updated their Eat Safe Fish Guides after new research. Find out the new recommendations when it comes to eating what you catch.
Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest natural disaster
Read full article: Flint-Beecher tornado: Remembering Michigan’s deadliest 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.
Michigan man facing federal charges after allegedly running from police, hiding gun
Read full article: Michigan man facing federal charges after allegedly running from police, hiding gunA man was arrested and is facing federal charges after running from police during a traffic stop and hiding a gun in the process.
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Monroe County deaths of teen graduate, 33-year-old man ruled homicide, suicide
Read full article: Monroe County deaths of teen graduate, 33-year-old man ruled homicide, suicideThe deaths of Gwendolyn Fay Smith, 17, a 2025 Bedford Public Schools graduate, and Ryne Jacob Leist, 33, of Temperance, were ruled as homicide and suicide.
Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge to close for second phase of construction next week
Read full article: Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge to close for second phase of construction next weekThe Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is set to close to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic again on Monday, June 23, for a second phase of repairs.
Former Michigan House speaker joins increasingly crowded GOP primary for Michigan governor
Read full article: Former Michigan House speaker joins increasingly crowded GOP primary for Michigan governorA former GOP state lawmaker who served as speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives is joining a crowded bench seeking the Republican nomination for the 2026 gubernatorial race in the battleground state.
Ypsilanti man arrested after police chase through Livingston County ends in crash
Read full article: Ypsilanti man arrested after police chase through Livingston County ends in crashA high-speed chase with a stolen car in Livingston County ended in a crash, hospitalizing a man from Howell.
$14.6 million renovation to transform Coleman A. Young Airport for Davis Aerospace students
Read full article: $14.6 million renovation to transform Coleman A. Young Airport for Davis Aerospace studentsA big project is set to get underway at the Coleman A. Young Airport before Davis Aerospace students return next fall.
Jennifer Crumbley asks Michigan Court of Appeals to be released on bond
Read full article: Jennifer Crumbley asks Michigan Court of Appeals to be released on bondJennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, is asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to release her on bond as she appeals her conviction.
Woman shot by Detroit police during car repo charged with firing at tow truck driver
Read full article: Woman shot by Detroit police during car repo charged with firing at tow truck driverThe woman who was shot by Detroit police after she allegedly fired shots at a man who was repossessing a vehicle has been charged.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks giving away 500 life jackets in Downtown Detroit this week
Read full article: Huron-Clinton Metroparks giving away 500 life jackets in Downtown Detroit this weekHuron-Clinton Metroparks is giving away 500 free life jackets outside of the Boll Family YMCA in Detroit on Thursday, June 19.
Oakland County man charged with first-degree murder in fiancée’s stabbing death
Read full article: Oakland County man charged with first-degree murder in fiancée’s stabbing deathSeth Thomas Martin, 25, from Oakland County, has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the death of his 33-year-old fiancée, Mallory Myers.
Mt. Clemens woman faces multiple felonies for possession, distribution of child abuse material
Read full article: Mt. Clemens woman faces multiple felonies for possession, distribution of child abuse materialJasmine Ellise Rix, 29, of Mt. Clemens, was arraigned on multiple charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
Motown Museum is temporarily closing to complete major renovation
Read full article: Motown Museum is temporarily closing to complete major renovationThe Motown Museum will temporarily pause tour operations for approximately one year to complete the final construction phase of its highly anticipated expansion.
Community mourns after toddler drowns near home in Harrison Township
Read full article: Community mourns after toddler drowns near home in Harrison TownshipA heartbreaking tragedy unfolded late Monday morning in Harrison Township when 2-year-old Maxwell Anderson was reported missing from his family’s home off Manse Street.
Former Guantanamo Bay worker from Michigan busted with child porn
Read full article: Former Guantanamo Bay worker from Michigan busted with child pornAn investigation of a five-terabyte hard drive seized from Bartels revealed tens of thousands of files within the folder “\NSFW\Nope\Dont open\You were Warned\Deeper.”
Man charged in well-known Detroit doctor’s murder to appear in court. Here’s everything we know
Read full article: Man charged in well-known Detroit doctor’s murder to appear in court. Here’s everything we knowThe man accused of murdering a well-known Detroit doctor is scheduled to appear in court next week.
$1,000 reward: Man allegedly attacked Detroit store employee with moving truck
Read full article: $1,000 reward: Man allegedly attacked Detroit store employee with moving truckPolice said an employee stepped in and the suspect hit him with a moving truck and then drove over grass and sidewalks in an attempt to run him over.
Affordable housing, public safety, education: What candidates said in WDIV’s Detroit mayoral debate
Read full article: Affordable housing, public safety, education: What candidates said in WDIV’s Detroit mayoral debateCandidates James Craig, Saunteel Jenkins, Solomon Kinloch Jr. and Mary Sheffield participated in a debate at Wayne State University on June 16.
Wayne County officials warn of rising ‘deed theft’ cases in Detroit
Read full article: Wayne County officials warn of rising ‘deed theft’ cases in DetroitThe Wayne County Register of Deeds believes that there are currently at least a dozen homes that have been stolen through an intricate crime called “deed theft – which involves fraudulently transferring ownership of a property by forging a deed.