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New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
Read full article: New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kidsThe New York state Legislature has passed a bill that would allow parents to block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm — a regulation that tries to curtail feeds that critics argue are addicting to children.
Man to get probation in fatal shooting of Detroit police officer girlfriend
Read full article: Man to get probation in fatal shooting of Detroit police officer girlfriendWhile being treated for his injuries at a Garden City hospital, Johnson reportedly told police he shot Williams during a struggle after she shot him.
Wayne County Kroger employee charged with terrorism after threatening to shoot staff, customers
Read full article: Wayne County Kroger employee charged with terrorism after threatening to shoot staff, customersThe Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Garden City man with making terrorist threats against his fellow employees and customers at a Kroger store.
Convicted rapist from Garden City receives additional 9 months for evading bond
Read full article: Convicted rapist from Garden City receives additional 9 months for evading bondA convicted rapist from Garden City who is serving 12-25 years has received an additional nine months for evading his bond hearing.
Good Samaritan returns to work after being shot in Garden City trying to help
Read full article: Good Samaritan returns to work after being shot in Garden City trying to helpThe Good Samaritan who was shot in the head after witnessing a serious car crash and trying to help has some people thinking twice about what to do in a similar situation.
Shooting after Garden City crash highlights risk of helping strangers
Read full article: Shooting after Garden City crash highlights risk of helping strangersThe Good Samaritan who was shot in the head after witnessing a serious car crash and trying to help has some people thinking twice about what to do in a similar situation.
Man accused of kidnapping, killing Detroit nurse appears in court on 14 charges in separate case
Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping, killing Detroit nurse appears in court on 14 charges in separate caseA man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Detroit nurse returned to court Monday to face 14 charges in a separate case.
Suspect in Detroit nurse kidnapping, murder facing weapon, drug charges from previous incident
Read full article: Suspect in Detroit nurse kidnapping, murder facing weapon, drug charges from previous incidentA suspect in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a Detroit nurse is facing 14 charges from a previous incident, according to officials.
Stolen German shepherd reunited with owner after 6 years with Garden City family
Read full article: Stolen German shepherd reunited with owner after 6 years with Garden City familyA German shepherd mix named Max has been reunited with his original owner after being lost for six years and living with another family in Garden City.
Garden City man abuses small child, asks 50 parents for explicit pictures of their kids
Read full article: Garden City man abuses small child, asks 50 parents for explicit pictures of their kidsA Garden City man is going to prison after he abused a small child, asked 50 parents for sexually explicit pictures of their kids, and tried to get an undercover agent to send a video of a child.
Former teacher charged with sexual assaults of 4 girls ages 10-15 from 3 Wayne County schools
Read full article: Former teacher charged with sexual assaults of 4 girls ages 10-15 from 3 Wayne County schoolsA former teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting four girls between the ages of 10 and 15 years old at three different Wayne County schools.
Warning about aquifer's decline sets up big fight in Kansas
Read full article: Warning about aquifer's decline sets up big fight in KansasKansas water experts are warning that farmers and ranchers in the state's western half must stop pumping more water out of a vast aquifer than nature puts back each year or risk an economic collapse there.
Garden City man uses ‘truth or dare,’ blackmail to make girls perform sex acts on selves, family, pets
Read full article: Garden City man uses ‘truth or dare,’ blackmail to make girls perform sex acts on selves, family, petsA criminal complaint broke down how a Garden City man used games of “truth or dare” over Snapchat to receive nude images of young girls and then blackmail them with those images to force them to perform sex acts on themselves, siblings, and pets.
Garden City man to remain in jail after tricking children into sending explicit photos, videos through social media app, police say
Read full article: Garden City man to remain in jail after tricking children into sending explicit photos, videos through social media app, police sayA Garden City man will stay behind bars for allegedly producing child pornography, police say.
Garden City man tricked children into sending explicit photos, videos through Snapchat, police say
Read full article: Garden City man tricked children into sending explicit photos, videos through Snapchat, police sayOfficials say that a 19-year-old man is in custody and charged for allegedly using the “Truth or Dare” game to trick children into sending nude photos and videos through Snapchat.
2 rescued from balcony as crews battle fire at Heatherwoods Apartments in Inkster
Read full article: 2 rescued from balcony as crews battle fire at Heatherwoods Apartments in InksterA firefighter and a tenant were transported to a hospital and treated for smoke inhalation as crews battled an apartment fire in Inkster.
2 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Thompson Tower apartment building in Inkster
Read full article: 2 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Thompson Tower apartment building in InksterAt least two people have been rushed to a hospital after a fire broke out at the Thompson Tower apartments in Inkster.
Effort to expand voter access in Michigan takes major step towards Nov. ballot
Read full article: Effort to expand voter access in Michigan takes major step towards Nov. ballotAn effort to lock certain voting rights in the Michigan Constitution has taken a major step toward the fall ballot, eclipsing a rival campaign led by Republicans to limit absentee voting and add other restrictions.
Police say Romulus man is linked to drugs shipped in cat litter, ammo found in crashed SUV
Read full article: Police say Romulus man is linked to drugs shipped in cat litter, ammo found in crashed SUVPolice said they have linked a Romulus man to a baggie of fentanyl that was shipped in a box of cat litter and ammunition found inside an SUV that crashed into a pole.
Wayne County families clean up after powerful afternoon storms
Read full article: Wayne County families clean up after powerful afternoon stormsA lot of cleaning up to do after straight-line winds blew through Dearborn Heights, parts of Westland, Inkster, Garden City, and Detroit, bringing down large trees and power lines. DTE is reporting about 23,000 customers are still without power.
Police search for 2 vehicles linked to shooting that caused fatal crash in Garden City
Read full article: Police search for 2 vehicles linked to shooting that caused fatal crash in Garden CityPolice are searching for two vehicles linked to a shooting that caused a fatal crash in Garden City, according to authorities.
Violent road rage incident in Garden City ends in shots fired, innocent women killed in crash
Read full article: Violent road rage incident in Garden City ends in shots fired, innocent women killed in crashPolice are investigating a fatal road rage shooting incident in Garden City that ended in shots fired and led to an innocent woman being killed in a crash.
‘We heard six to 10 shots’: Garden City woman dies following road rage shooting incident
Read full article: ‘We heard six to 10 shots’: Garden City woman dies following road rage shooting incidentPolice are investigating a road rage shooting incident that sent an innocent woman to the hospital with severe injuries.
Wayne County snowplow staff working throughout night as heavy snow continues to fall
Read full article: Wayne County snowplow staff working throughout night as heavy snow continues to fallWayne County had an entire staff of plowers on the roads all day, with work continuing throughout the night as snow continued to fall.
Snow totals for 20 Southeast Michigan communities as of 10:45 p.m. Monday (Jan. 24)
Read full article: Snow totals for 20 Southeast Michigan communities as of 10:45 p.m. Monday (Jan. 24)Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.
Detectives go for test drive in suspected Oakland County bank robber’s truck, arrest him
Read full article: Detectives go for test drive in suspected Oakland County bank robber’s truck, arrest himA suspected Oakland County bank robber who told a teller “people would die” if he didn’t receive money was arrested after detectives confirmed his identity by taking a test drive with him in his pickup truck, which he put up for sale, officials said.
Garden City daycare halted after child puts another child in dryer, turns it on, officials say
Read full article: Garden City daycare halted after child puts another child in dryer, turns it on, officials sayA Garden City woman’s daycare license has been suspended after a child in her household put another child she was caring for in the clothes dryer and turned it on, officials said.
2 arrested after driver tries to hit state trooper, leads high-speed chase through Metro Detroit
Read full article: 2 arrested after driver tries to hit state trooper, leads high-speed chase through Metro DetroitTwo people were taken into custody after a driver tried to hit a Michigan State Police trooper and then led a long high-speed chase through Wayne and Macomb counties, authorities said.
4 arrested after road rage gun battle, crash in Garden City
Read full article: 4 arrested after road rage gun battle, crash in Garden CityTwo cars involved in a road rage race and exchanging gunfire crashed at Middlebelt Road and Marquette Street in Garden City, hitting an innocent bystander in a Jeep.
Nightside Report Oct. 14, 2021: Metro Detroit restaurant featured as one of the best in the country by ‘New York Times’; Suspect arrested in abduction, sexual assault of 9-year-old girl in Detroit
Read full article: Nightside Report Oct. 14, 2021: Metro Detroit restaurant featured as one of the best in the country by ‘New York Times’; Suspect arrested in abduction, sexual assault of 9-year-old girl in DetroitHere are tonight's top stories.
Metro Detroit restaurant featured as one of the best in the country by ‘New York Times’
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurant featured as one of the best in the country by ‘New York Times’“The New York Times” recently released a list of the 50 most vibrant and delicious restaurants across the country. The only restaurant that’s from Michigan is AlTayeb.
Metro Detroit's AlTayeb restaurant featured among best in country by The New York Times
Read full article: Metro Detroit's AlTayeb restaurant featured among best in country by The New York TimesThe New York Times recently released a list of the 50 most vibrant and delicious restaurants across the country. The only restaurant that’s from Michigan is AlTayeb.
Thieves steal trailer used by ‘Brother Joe’ in Metro Detroit to help people in need
Read full article: Thieves steal trailer used by ‘Brother Joe’ in Metro Detroit to help people in needThieves often have no idea who they’re hurting. In the case of a stolen trailer in Metro Detroit, the victims are people in need and the owner needs it back to continue the work he does in the community.
Attorney defending Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones withdraws from case at pretrial hearing
Read full article: Attorney defending Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones withdraws from case at pretrial hearingAli Hammoud said he can’t go on defending Jones, claiming there was a “breakdown in the relationship.”
Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones to undergo mental health evaluation; attorney withdraws from case
Read full article: Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones to undergo mental health evaluation; attorney withdraws from caseMichigan State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) has been ordered by a judge to undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he faces several charges stemming from an April arrest for alleged drunk driving.
‘I don’t think he’s taking it seriously’ -- Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones stripped of House committee assignments
Read full article: ‘I don’t think he’s taking it seriously’ -- Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones stripped of House committee assignmentsJones was sentenced to jail Tuesday after he was accused of violating his bond a third time.
Speaker removes Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones from House committee assignments after ‘bizarre attempt to escape from jail’
Read full article: Speaker removes Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones from House committee assignments after ‘bizarre attempt to escape from jail’"Action must be taken to protect the public’s interest," said Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth.
Westland police seek endangered missing 50-year-old woman
Read full article: Westland police seek endangered missing 50-year-old womanWestland police are searching for a missing 50-year-old woman named Adrianne Hiller-Kunz who was last seen in the 30800 Block of Warren Road in Garden City on Sept. 5.
Michigan GOP group launches ballot drive to ‘tighten’ voting laws, making it harder to vote for many
Read full article: Michigan GOP group launches ballot drive to ‘tighten’ voting laws, making it harder to vote for manyA group of Republican operatives in Michigan are launching a ballot drive to change voting and election laws, making it harder to vote for thousands, while evading a potential veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Nightside Report July 31, 2021: Restaurant employee accused of pointing gun at customers, Detroit Animal Care and Control hosts adoption event, scattered showers on the way
Read full article: Nightside Report July 31, 2021: Restaurant employee accused of pointing gun at customers, Detroit Animal Care and Control hosts adoption event, scattered showers on the wayHere are tonight's top stories.
Livonia Burger King employee charged after reportedly pointing gun at customers
Read full article: Livonia Burger King employee charged after reportedly pointing gun at customersPolice said Dustin Rocheleau was working the drive-thru window at the Burger King when he pointed a gun at three customers.
Livonia Burger King employee points handgun at customers after disagreement on payment method
Read full article: Livonia Burger King employee points handgun at customers after disagreement on payment methodA Garden City man has been charged after he allegedly pointed a handgun at three customers while working the Burger King drive-through at 29211 West Seven Mile Road in Livonia on April 28.
Lawsuit: 2 young girls sexually assaulted by vision specialist at Metro Detroit schools
Read full article: Lawsuit: 2 young girls sexually assaulted by vision specialist at Metro Detroit schoolsA federal lawsuit has been filed against two Metro Detroit school districts and some administrators after two young girls said they were sexually assaulted by a vision specialist in separate incidents.
Prayer vigil held to honor slain Detroit police sergeant after accused killer released on bond
Read full article: Prayer vigil held to honor slain Detroit police sergeant after accused killer released on bondFriends, family and Detroit police gathered on Friday to remember slain Sgt. Elaine Williams after bond was reduced for her accused killer
Nightside Report April 5, 2021: Garden City man charged with murder of Detroit officer granted bond, Family seeks justice for mother killed 22 years ago
Read full article: Nightside Report April 5, 2021: Garden City man charged with murder of Detroit officer granted bond, Family seeks justice for mother killed 22 years agoHere are tonight's top stories.
Garden City police investigating after man, woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Read full article: Garden City police investigating after man, woman found dead in apparent murder-suicideGARDEN CITY, Mich. – Police said a man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide early Wednesday afternoon in Garden City. At about 12:29 p.m., authorities received a call about a man firing a gun at a woman in front of a home on Windsor Street near Henry Ruff Road. Responding officers found the two people outside of a home from apparent gunshot wounds. Police said a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was found nearby. Police said both people were not members of the community, and at the time of the incident, the woman was in the city working on a home on Windsor Street.
Dearborn extends vaccine appointments to residents age 18 and older with health conditions
Read full article: Dearborn extends vaccine appointments to residents age 18 and older with health conditionsThe appointments are available to residents in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Redford, Allen Park, Garden City and Melvindale.
Redford Township break-in suspect arrested after chase, accused of fighting with officers
Read full article: Redford Township break-in suspect arrested after chase, accused of fighting with officersREDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 49-year-old Garden City man is accused of breaking into restaurants before leading police officers on a chase and injuring one of them Monday in Redford Township. Police said Mark Joseph Tulik broke into two restaurants in Redford Township. Officers stopped his vehicle near 5 Mile Road and Chatham Street but he fled. Police pursued but called off the chase when the suspect’s vehicle traveled into oncoming traffic near Michigan Avenue and Venoy Road. Police said a Redford Township officer received several stitches in the elbow region after fighting with the suspect.
Families forced out of homes after fire erupts at apartment building in Garden City
Read full article: Families forced out of homes after fire erupts at apartment building in Garden CityGARDEN CITY, Mich. – Firefighters from multiple cities spent hours Wednesday night at the Bentley Square Apartments in Garden City after fire broke out in a first floor apartment. Investigators are still working on a cause as 911 callers believed it was electrical and started on a back patio. Firefighters went inside immediately to make sure everyone was out and started an interior attack on the blaze. We had to go defensive because it got inside the walls... and up in the second and third floor,” said Garden City fire Lt. Daniel Neault. “My apartment is completely trashed with smoke damage, water damage and fire damage if it hit there,” said Taylor Sheldon.
Garden City offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments March 15
Read full article: Garden City offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments March 15GARDEN CITY, Mich. – Garden City will be making COVID-19 vaccinations available to residents 65 and older and those 50 or older with pre-existing conditions on Monday, March 15, 2021. The vaccinations will be administered at the Maplewood Community Center (31735 Maplewood, Garden City) between 9 a.m-3:30 p.m.As of Tuesday, the city said it is not sure if this will be a single dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna). Residents must provide valid ID proving they are a Garden City resident when they arrive at Maplewood Center at their appointed time. You are not eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccination if you have had a flu shot, shingles shot or any other vaccination in the last 14 days. Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phases
Garden City police release details in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEA
Read full article: Garden City police release details in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEAAlonte Damar Murphy was fatally shot in front of a Garden City home on Feb. 24, 2021. GARDEN CITY, Mich. – Police released details Saturday night regarding the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in Garden City. READ: Garden City family demands answers in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEAAccording to authorities, the incident began Feb. 24, just after 1:15 a.m. when a person entered the Garden City Police Department and said they had been the victim of domestic violence involving a firearm. Garden City police said they are unable to release further details until Michigan State Police complete its independent investigation into the fatal shooting. More: Metro Detroit CrimeThe National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support 24/7 at 800-799-7233.
Garden City family demands answers in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEA
Read full article: Garden City family demands answers in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEAGARDEN CITY, Mich. – A local mother is demanding answers from police after her son was shot during an investigation. UPDATE: Garden City police release details in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEAAlonte Murphy’s mother said he was shot outside his home Wednesday in Garden City. Autina Murphy was remembering her 22-year-old son, Alonte Murphy, Friday night. And they didn’t have to do him like that.”AdLocal 4 was there on Pardo Street in Garden City that night. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said they were assisting Garden City Police Department with an investigation and members of DEA Detroit Task Force were involved in the shooting.
Tracking Metro Detroit snow totals on Feb. 16, 2021
Read full article: Tracking Metro Detroit snow totals on Feb. 16, 2021Here we are tracking just how much snow is on the ground in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. A bit further north -- in St. Clair County -- we’re seeing reports of more than 13 inches of snow -- 13.1 inches in Columbus, 11.5 inches in Lakeport, 5. 8 inches in Yale, 15.5 inches in Marysville and 12 inches in Peck (Sanilac County). In Genesee County, 9.5 inches in Flint and 8.2 inches in Grand Blanc. Forecast: Several inches of snow on the ground, more on the wayAdWeather resources:
Riverview man who allegedly held knife to girlfriend’s throat charged with domestic violence
Read full article: Riverview man who allegedly held knife to girlfriend’s throat charged with domestic violenceRIVERVIEW, Mich. – Riverview resident Kyle Duke, 21, was arrested on Sunday for physically assaulting his 19-year-old girlfriend from Garden City. On Sunday at around 5 p.m. officers were called to an apartment complex in the 17000 block of Fort Street in Riverview. Duke allegedly repeatedly punched and kicked his girlfriend to prevent her from calling police for help. The victim stated that Duke held a knife to her throat. We’re grateful that the victim’s injuries were not more significant given the alleged involvement of a knife during the incident.
Grandparents fatally stabbed in Garden City double murder-suicide
Read full article: Grandparents fatally stabbed in Garden City double murder-suicideGARDEN CITY, Mich. – A Metro Detroit family is in shock after losing a grandfather and grandmother in a fatal stabbing Wednesday, just before Christmas. According to authorities, three people have died in an apparent murder-suicide case after a man threatened to kill himself during a 911 call. RELATED: ‘She didn’t deserve this’ -- Grandmother killed in potential murder-suicide in Garden CityOrtega, a grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother, had been stabbed to death. Her husband, 81-year-old Juan Ortega, was rushed to the hospital with stab wounds, where he succumbed to his injuries. More: Metro Detroit crime news
Garden City apparent murder-suicide: Grandparents killed after man makes concerning 911 call
Read full article: Garden City apparent murder-suicide: Grandparents killed after man makes concerning 911 callMaria Ortega, 77, was killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Garden City on Dec. 23, 2020. GARDEN CITY, Mich. – Sources and Garden City police told Local 4 three people have died in an apparent murder-suicide case after a man threatened to kill himself during a 911 call. Garden City police received a call at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday from a man in his 20s who said he was going to kill himself, officials said. The scene of an apparent murder-suicide in Garden City on Dec. 23, 2020. Garden City police continue to investigate the incident.
Police find 2 dead, 1 injured at Garden City home after apparent murder-suicide 911 call
Read full article: Police find 2 dead, 1 injured at Garden City home after apparent murder-suicide 911 callGARDEN CITY, Mich. – Two people, including a 77-year-old grandmother, were found dead Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide in Garden City, according to police. UPDATE: Grandparents killed after man makes concerning 911 callOfficials said they received a call at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday that led them to the home. The 911 call came from an unidentified man who told dispatch he was going to kill himself and that the location should be tracked, officials said. RELATED: ‘She didn’t deserve this’ -- Grandmother killed in potential murder-suicide in Garden CityIt’s believed the person who made the call was a relative in their 20s. Maria Ortega, 77, was the other person killed, police believe.
‘She didn’t deserve this’ -- Grandmother killed in potential murder-suicide in Garden City
Read full article: ‘She didn’t deserve this’ -- Grandmother killed in potential murder-suicide in Garden CityGARDEN CITY, Mich. – Police are investigating what they believe is a murder-suicide in Garden City that left a 77-year-old grandmother dead. Police said they found the body of Maria Ortega, a grandmother of 10 and also a great-grandmother, inside the home. “She was the most generous person we know of and she was always there when we needed her,” said Sandy Quintana. “It’s just so hard right now because it was so unexpected.”Garden City police released few details about the investigation. “My grandmother was the most supportive and generous person that I know of.
These neighborhoods shine bright with holiday light shows
Read full article: These neighborhoods shine bright with holiday light showsJump in the car with the family and hit the road! There are a lot of neighborhoods in Metro Detroit that have homes with holiday light shows that are like seeing a professional show. Kila Peeples found a couple of holiday light shows that are worth checking out after hours. One is the Bostick Family home on Sheridan Street in Garden City which has lights dancing to a playlist of songs that range from traditional holiday music to movie soundtracks. Another home Kila went to is the Busch Family light show, where you can see music videos and celebs dancing on a tree during the 45-minute show,Watch the video above to see how amazing these light shows (and the families that run them) are!
Metro Detroit weather: Cool sunshine
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Cool sunshineDETROIT – Tuesday’s storm played out pretty much as expected in southeastern Michigan. Highs rebounding into the low 40s (5 degrees Celsius), although the breeze will obviously make it feel cooler. Today’s sunrise is at 7:44 a.m., and today’s sunset is at 5:02 p.m.Mostly clear Wednesday evening, then becoming partly cloudy late at night. Mostly cloudy Thursday night, with lows near 30 degrees (-1 degree Celsius). Mostly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid to upper 20s (-3 to -2 degrees Celsius).
View: SE Michigan snowfall totals for Dec. 1-2, 2020
Read full article: View: SE Michigan snowfall totals for Dec. 1-2, 2020Local 4 meteorologist Paul Gross was born in Detroit and has spent his entire life and career right here in southeast Michigan. Paul has researched, written and produced eight half-hour documentaries for WDIV, as well as many science, historical and environmental stories.
Metro Detroit restaurants offer free meals to those alone on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurants offer free meals to those alone on ThanksgivingKnowing that, some Metro Detroit restaurants came up with a solution. “I’m an emotional guy, I feel for those people,” said Joe Ciamillo. Joe Ciamillo and his sister, Ashley Ciamillo, own Joe’s Italian Take-Out on 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township. “Especially older people who really look forward to being with their family,” Joe Ciamillo said. “We usually get together with our family for Thanksgiving.”Anyone who has to celebrate Thanksgiving alone due to COVID-19 can get a free meal from Joe’s Italian Take-Out.
How Detroit’s Wayne County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential election
Read full article: How Detroit’s Wayne County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential electionWe’re taking a closer look at how Metro Detroit voted for president in the Nov. 3 General Election. Overall, Wayne County was a definitive vote for Biden -- 68.12% of the vote. In Oakland County, Biden won with 56.36% of the vote -- 433,982 total votes for the Democrat. Macomb County was the lone member of the tri-county region to vote red -- 53.28% of the vote was for Trump in Macomb County (264,535 votes). Share it with Trust Index📧 Sign up for our Election Results newsletter to get election results updates sent right to your inbox:
Garden City reports water service interruption
Read full article: Garden City reports water service interruptionGARDEN CITY, Mich. The city of Garden City is reporting a water service interruption on Tuesday. According to the city, water service has been interrupted throughout the city due to work being done by the Great Lakes Water Authority. Restoration efforts are underwayWhen water is restored it could result in brown water to areas of the City, reads a statement from the city. Please check your water before doing laundry or avoid doing laundry at all if you see any discoloration of your water. Running your faucets if you see brown water after the water work is complete will eliminate the problem.
25,000 children in Wayne County to receive masks through $200,000 donation
Read full article: 25,000 children in Wayne County to receive masks through $200,000 donationWAYNE COUNTY, Mich. A $200,000 two-part donation is set to provide masks to about 25,000 children in Wayne County, Wayne County Commission announced Thursday. The Commission approved the donation from Ballmer Giving LLC of Bellevue, Washington. The other half of the donation will be allocated toward the Save-A-Life Program for convalescent plasma donation as a treatment for COVID-19. This is a wonderful gift and we are very grateful to receive it, Commission Chair Alisha Bell said in a news release. According to the release, Ballmer Giving LLC was created by Steve Ballmer, who is the former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clipper owner.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Tuesday, July 21, 2020Elise Ramsey, an investigator with the Michigan Humane Society, said shell go anywhere to stop animal cruelty. Officials believe Cyber Criminals are looking to target thousands of students learning online in Michigan. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy federal agents to cities across the country, including Detroit, amid ongoing national protests. Activists have been trying to stop students and teachers from attending in-person summer school in Detroit. On Tuesday, judge Arthur Tarnow ruled that all summer school students must be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the next two days in order for classes to continue.
Garden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigation
Read full article: Garden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigationGARDEN CITY, Mich. – A Garden City man was charged after posting an ad seeking sex with dogs that triggered an undercover investigation and led to the discovery of an injured rabbit, according to authorities. Elise Ramsey, an investigator with the Michigan Humane Society, said she’ll go anywhere to stop animal cruelty. A recent case in Garden City was incredibly disturbing, she said. Ramsey answered the ad and began an undercover text exchange with the poster, exposing sickening and exhausting evidence, she said. The big picture is going to be much better.”Charges in the case were approved last Friday against Jacob Peltz, 27, of Garden City.
Garden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigation
Read full article: Garden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigationGarden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigationPublished: July 21, 2020, 6:40 pmA Garden City man was charged after posting an ad seeking sex with dogs that triggered an undercover investigation and led to the discovery of an injured rabbit, according to authorities.
Garden City residents complain about smell from vacant house full of cats -- want something done
Read full article: Garden City residents complain about smell from vacant house full of cats -- want something doneGARDEN CITY, Mich. – Residents in Garden City said an empty house full of cats has been a problem for years but the city hadn’t been doing anything about it. They said there are at least two dozen cats living in that house -- and the smell, especially when it’s hot outside, can be unbearable. Local 4 crews were there on Wednesday afternoon when police went to the house and broke down the front door. Videos show cats cramped on window sills, couches, tables and cages piled high with piles of feces and food on the floor. She collects cats from local shelters and leaves them in the house.
Garden City man accused of targeting, killing sex workers in Detroit
Read full article: Garden City man accused of targeting, killing sex workers in DetroitGARDEN CITY, Mich. A Garden City man is facing charges after he allegedly targeted and killed sex workers in Southwest Detroit. MORE: Man accused of deliberately, repeatedly striking pregnant woman in hit-and-runLawrence Paul Mills III is accused of murdering two women and assaulting two other women. Detroit police Chief James Craig described what Mills allegedly did. Craig said Mills allegedly hit and wounded a 34-year-old woman on Oct. 16, 2017. Mills is also accused of striking another victim with his vehicle on Dec. 22, 2017.