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Volunteers spread joy with annual shopping event for Metro Detroit kids
Read full article: Volunteers spread joy with annual shopping event for Metro Detroit kidsThe event on Saturday, Dec. 21, aimed to spread holiday cheer and provide joy to the children, some of whom chose gifts for their parents instead of themselves.
Man sentenced in violent kidnapping of Detroit woman over false carjacking belief
Read full article: Man sentenced in violent kidnapping of Detroit woman over false carjacking beliefA 23-year-old man has been sentenced to years in prison after he kidnapped and beat someone he believed was involved in a carjacking.
Detroit Lions only need 1 more win to get No. 1 seed -- we just don’t know which game yet
Read full article: Detroit Lions only need 1 more win to get No. 1 seed -- we just don’t know which game yetThe Detroit Lions only need to win one more game this season to lock up the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs -- we just don’t know which game that is yet.
Wintry weather takes aim at Metro Detroit amid holiday travel
Read full article: Wintry weather takes aim at Metro Detroit amid holiday travelA mixed bag of precipitation, including snow, rain, and sleet, will inconvenience travelers and last-minute shoppers in Southeast Michigan before Christmas.
8-year-old girl receives heartwarming Christmas gift amid holiday rush at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: 8-year-old girl receives heartwarming Christmas gift amid holiday rush at Detroit Metro AirportThe holiday travel rush is underway, making for a busy day at the Detroit Metro Airport.
Cold, calm weekend with precipitation heading toward Metro Detroit
Read full article: Cold, calm weekend with precipitation heading toward Metro DetroitSunday will be mostly sunny and cold. Morning temperatures will be in the single digits and teens. Morning wind chills will be 0 to 5 degrees in Detroit and -5 to -10 degrees in the Thumb.
Violence prevention groups join forces with Detroit Lions star to give back this Christmas
Read full article: Violence prevention groups join forces with Detroit Lions star to give back this ChristmasMembers of local Community Violence Intervention (CVI) groups across the city of Detroit are working to make sure some of the families in the areas they serve are not ignored this holiday season.
Church needs help with toy donation shortfall as clock is ticking on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Church needs help with toy donation shortfall as clock is ticking on Detroit’s west sideTheir toy drive coordinator was having an issue, and the clock is ticking to get toys to nearby children.
Owners of popular food truck alarmed after generator theft causes setback in Detroit
Read full article: Owners of popular food truck alarmed after generator theft causes setback in DetroitOperators of a popular food truck are raising the alarm about a recent theft that has damaged their business in Detroit.
Police seek help in hit-and-run of pedestrian dragged 20-30 feet near Wayne State University campus
Read full article: Police seek help in hit-and-run of pedestrian dragged 20-30 feet near Wayne State University campusThe Detroit Police Department is seeking help regarding a hit-and-run near the campus of Wayne State University.
Detroit Pistons star brightens Christmas for kids at Henry Ford St. John Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Detroit Pistons star brightens Christmas for kids at Henry Ford St. John Children’s HospitalTwo days after dropping 16 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to an overtime win over the Miami Heat, former Michigan Wolverines star Tim Hardaway Jr. visited Henry Ford St. John Children’s Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer.
How many puns could Jason and Darnell fit into 1 Wienermobile interview? Viewer beware!
Read full article: How many puns could Jason and Darnell fit into 1 Wienermobile interview? Viewer beware!How many puns could Jason Colthorp and Darnell Blackburn fit into a Wienermobile interview? We’re so glad you asked!
2 bills aim to increase transparency in Lansing by subjecting top officials to FOIA requests
Read full article: 2 bills aim to increase transparency in Lansing by subjecting top officials to FOIA requestsDemocratic House Speaker Joe Tate of Detroit presided over an empty House chamber before adjourning Wednesday.
Suspect in custody after car left with bullet holes in road rage shooting on Southfield Freeway
Read full article: Suspect in custody after car left with bullet holes in road rage shooting on Southfield FreewayA suspect who allegedly shot at a Taylor man’s car on Southfield Freeway Wednesday morning has been identified.
Plan unveiled to transform stalled Wayne County jail into innovation district
Read full article: Plan unveiled to transform stalled Wayne County jail into innovation districtThe stalled Wayne County Criminal Justice Center complex on Gratiot Avenue may soon be transformed as a new plan was unveiled on Tuesday.
Lions' David Montgomery gives injury update while supporting Detroit youth community coat drive
Read full article: Lions' David Montgomery gives injury update while supporting Detroit youth community coat driveDetroit Lions running back David Montgomery gave an update on his injury during his partnership with The Yunion, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting youth while teaming up for a community coat drive.
New investment survey aims to address neighborhood challenges in Detroit
Read full article: New investment survey aims to address neighborhood challenges in DetroitResidents across Detroit are receiving information about a new survey and tool designed to gather perspectives on lived experiences and potential opportunities for investment in various neighborhoods.
Everything we know: Man falls to his death onto Lodge Freeway after gas station clerk chases, shoots him
Read full article: Everything we know: Man falls to his death onto Lodge Freeway after gas station clerk chases, shoots himA man has died after he was allegedly chased out of a gas station by an employee who shot at him, which led to him jumping onto the Lodge Freeway, where he died from his injuries.
Man dies after gas station employee chases, shoots at him, causing fatal fall onto Lodge Freeway
Read full article: Man dies after gas station employee chases, shoots at him, causing fatal fall onto Lodge FreewayA man has died after he was allegedly chased out of a gas station by an employee who shot at him, which led to him jumping onto the Lodge Freeway, where he died from his injuries.
Family demands justice in unsolved murder of retired Detroit police sergeant
Read full article: Family demands justice in unsolved murder of retired Detroit police sergeantRetired Detroit police Sergeant Devon Jackson, 49, was tragically shot and killed on the Southfield Freeway in Detroit on Dec. 15, 2023, according to Michigan State Police.
4 teens charged in Detroit carjacking leading to shootout with officer
Read full article: 4 teens charged in Detroit carjacking leading to shootout with officerProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old boy, two 16-year-old juvenile boys, and a 14-year-old boy, all of Detroit, in connection with a carjacking of a 67-year-old Detroit man’s vehicle that led to an officer-involved shooting.
Detroit police investigating string of smash-and-grab car break-ins near Midtown
Read full article: Detroit police investigating string of smash-and-grab car break-ins near MidtownDetroit police are investigating reports of several vehicle break-ins at parking lots in the city's Midtown neighborhood.
Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions' winning streak
Read full article: Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions' winning streakJosh Allen ran for two scores in the first quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit area's many Syrians are celebrating Assad's overthrow and planning long-delayed visits
Read full article: The Detroit area's many Syrians are celebrating Assad's overthrow and planning long-delayed visitsLike millions of Syrians around the world, the thousands who have settled in the Detroit area are excited about the prospect of visiting now that rebels have overthrown the government of ousted President Bashar Assad.
Wrong-way drivers create chaos, leaving victims to pick up pieces on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Wrong-way drivers create chaos, leaving victims to pick up pieces on Detroit’s east sideLocal 4 is tracking wrong-way drivers causing death and destruction on the Lodge Freeway and now on I-75 at 7 Mile Road, and the driver got away.
Local 4 General Manager Bob Ellis shares heartfelt message to honor legacy of Devin Scillian
Read full article: Local 4 General Manager Bob Ellis shares heartfelt message to honor legacy of Devin ScillianSaying goodbye to Devin is like saying so long to that chair in the family room where you always sit when the family gathers to watch the game.
Thieves steal woman’s furnace, hot water heater on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Thieves steal woman’s furnace, hot water heater on Detroit’s east sideAfter applying for a grant program, a Metro Detroit woman recently had a new furnace and a hot water heater installed in her home. But days later, crooks stole both as temperatures became frigid.
Cold temps persist, but milder windchills bring relief this weekend for Metro Detroiters
Read full article: Cold temps persist, but milder windchills bring relief this weekend for Metro DetroitersSnow leaves, but cold temperatures stay at least one more day. It will be cold once again overnight, with lows around 13 degrees. The wind will be lighter Thursday night, so wind chills will not be as cold Friday morning.
Stellantis offering $3.3 million in home repair funding grants for neighbors of Detroit plant
Read full article: Stellantis offering $3.3 million in home repair funding grants for neighbors of Detroit plantStellantis announced it is partnering with the city to offer an additional $3.3 million in home repair grants to neighbors living near the Mack Assembly Plant on Detroit’s east side.
Teen accused of dragging police officer with car in Detroit turns self in
Read full article: Teen accused of dragging police officer with car in Detroit turns self inThe teen accused of driving away from a traffic stop while dragging a police officer with his car has turned himself in, according to authorities.
All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospects
Read full article: All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet acquired by Red Sox from White Sox for prospectsAll-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet has been acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox for four prospects.
Police seek tips after 2 men caught on camera setting Detroit house on fire with Molotov cocktail
Read full article: Police seek tips after 2 men caught on camera setting Detroit house on fire with Molotov cocktailPolice are seeking tips as they continue to search for two men who were caught on video setting a Detroit house on fire by busting open a window and tossing a Molotov cocktail inside.
Detroit man arrested after authorities find thousands of child sexually explicit images, videos in his phone
Read full article: Detroit man arrested after authorities find thousands of child sexually explicit images, videos in his phoneA Detroit man was arrested for having several thousands of images and videos of child sexually explicit content, according to authorities.