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Hamtramck school bus driver charged in crash that killed 3-year-old girl
Read full article: Hamtramck school bus driver charged in crash that killed 3-year-old girlProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marvin Lee Flentroy, 64, of Pontiac, in connection with a car crash that killed a 3-year-old girl from Hamtramck.
Oakland County divers find body of missing teen 30 feet from shore at Camp Dearborn
Read full article: Oakland County divers find body of missing teen 30 feet from shore at Camp DearbornHamtramck resident Alhasan Dahbali, 17, drowned while swimming at the public beach of Camp Dearborn in Milford Township.
Oakland County woman accused of sexually assaulting 2 boys while working at juvenile jail
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of sexually assaulting 2 boys while working at juvenile jailAn Oakland County woman is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage boys while working at a Wayne County juvenile jail.
Undeclared egg allergen prompts recall of Kowalski Simply Sides - Jack’s Potato Salad in Michigan
Read full article: Undeclared egg allergen prompts recall of Kowalski Simply Sides - Jack’s Potato Salad in MichiganHome Style Foods, Inc., of Hamtramck, has taken a proactive step by initiating a voluntary recall of 43 cases of Kowalski Simply Sides—Jack's Potato Salad. This recall is due to an incorrect label, which has resulted in an undeclared egg allergen in Michigan.
Off-duty Hamtramck police officer convicted of misusing police information network
Read full article: Off-duty Hamtramck police officer convicted of misusing police information networkA part-time Hamtramck police officer has been sentenced to probation after being convicted of misusing a police information network.
Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Michigan's largest Arab American cities reject Biden over his handling of Israel-Hamas warDearborn and two other Michigan cities with large Arab and Muslim populations turned against President Joe Biden in the state’s primary after Democratic leaders there warned for months that voters were angry about his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
The similarities in bank robbery notes that helped police link same man to all 3
Read full article: The similarities in bank robbery notes that helped police link same man to all 3Very specific similarities in three notes used during bank robberies around Metro Detroit helped police link the same man to all three.
‘Do not be extra’: Read 3 notes from Michigan bank robber who posted pics with cash, same clothes
Read full article: ‘Do not be extra’: Read 3 notes from Michigan bank robber who posted pics with cash, same clothesThe notes from three Michigan bank robberies have been revealed after a man posted pictures of cash on his public social media page following all three, officials said.
Paczki Day: The history behind the Fat Tuesday tradition in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Paczki Day: The history behind the Fat Tuesday tradition in Metro DetroitEach year on the day before Ash Wednesday, Christians across the nation (and the world) celebrate what's called Fat Tuesday. But here in the richly diverse Metro Detroit area, we know this day as Paczki Day.
Eastpointe man sentenced in drunk driving crash that killed beloved Hamtramck bar owner
Read full article: Eastpointe man sentenced in drunk driving crash that killed beloved Hamtramck bar ownerAn Eastpointe man convicted in a drunk driving crash that killed a beloved Hamtramck bar owner has learned his sentence.
Eastpointe man convicted of killing beloved bar owner in DUI crash
Read full article: Eastpointe man convicted of killing beloved bar owner in DUI crashA Macomb County jury has convicted Eric Compton, 42, of Eastpointe, of operating a motor vehicle with a high blood and alcohol content (BAC), causing death with a prior conviction (20-year felony).
Commissioner responds after Detroit Fire Department orders firefighters out of apartment fire
Read full article: Commissioner responds after Detroit Fire Department orders firefighters out of apartment fireThe Detroit Fire Department is under fire for negligence claims, which has caused the fire commissioner to respond as to why firefighters were ordered out of an apartment fire when the crews were putting water on the fire.
Fire at GM EV plant in Detroit caused by forklift ‘accident,’ officials say
Read full article: Fire at GM EV plant in Detroit caused by forklift ‘accident,’ officials sayA fire that broke out at a General Motors electric vehicle plant in Detroit this week was caused by an incident with a forklift, officials said Wednesday.
All GM employees ‘safe’ after battery fire at Detroit EV plant
Read full article: All GM employees ‘safe’ after battery fire at Detroit EV plantGeneral Motors halted production Tuesday afternoon at an electric vehicle plant in Detroit after lithium-ion batteries caught fire, prompting an evacuation.
Palestine Avenue: Hamtramck to rename part of Holbrook ‘in gesture of solidarity’ amid Gaza war
Read full article: Palestine Avenue: Hamtramck to rename part of Holbrook ‘in gesture of solidarity’ amid Gaza warA Muslim-majority Metro Detroit city is changing the name of a street to show support for Palestinians amid the devastating monthslong war in Gaza.
Officials: Detroit paramedic who struck parked vehicles was under influence of alcohol
Read full article: Officials: Detroit paramedic who struck parked vehicles was under influence of alcoholA Detroit emergency medical service paramedic has been placed on unpaid leave after the ambulance he was driving sideswiped three parked vehicles while transporting a patient.
Increase in Metro Detroit police pursuits creates dangers for motorists
Read full article: Increase in Metro Detroit police pursuits creates dangers for motoristsWarren police were busy on the roads chasing cars and catching suspects as Local 4 saw our second police chase in two days, with the latest one landing on I-94 in Wayne County.
General Motors delays electric pickup truck production at plant near Detroit as US EV demand slows
Read full article: General Motors delays electric pickup truck production at plant near Detroit as US EV demand slowsGeneral Motors will delay electric pickup truck production at a factory near Detroit due to slowing U.S. demand for electric vehicles, to better manage its capital investments, and to make some engineering changes.
Canadian autoworkers ratify new contract with General Motors, leaving only Stellantis without deal
Read full article: Canadian autoworkers ratify new contract with General Motors, leaving only Stellantis without dealCanadian autoworkers have voted to ratify a three-year contract agreement with General Motors.
Autoworkers begin strike at GM plants in Canada, as talks continue
Read full article: Autoworkers begin strike at GM plants in Canada, as talks continueGeneral Motors and the union representing Canadian auto workers have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a strike that began just after midnight.
Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement, ending strike that began at midnight
Read full article: Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement, ending strike that began at midnightGeneral Motors and the union representing Canadian auto workers have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a strike that began just after midnight.
Schools stock up on Narcan as 1 person overdoses each month Hamtramck
Read full article: Schools stock up on Narcan as 1 person overdoses each month HamtramckOdds are you've heard of Narcan before, but if you haven't, it's the life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose of opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription medications.
Hamtramck City Council unanimously votes to ban LGBTQ+ flags on city properties
Read full article: Hamtramck City Council unanimously votes to ban LGBTQ+ flags on city propertiesAfter hours of debate and hearing from residents, Hamtramck City Council has passed the resolution to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags unanimously.
Hamtramck City Council preparing vote on resolution that would ban LGBTQ Pride Flags on city property
Read full article: Hamtramck City Council preparing vote on resolution that would ban LGBTQ Pride Flags on city propertyHamtramck City Council is preparing to vote on a resolution that would ban the Pride flag from city property.
GM grants $300k to Michigan group for new youth workforce and entrepreneurship development program
Read full article: GM grants $300k to Michigan group for new youth workforce and entrepreneurship development programThe new design industry club will focus on graphic design, illustration, animation, automotive, interior, and shoe and apparel design.
GM to invest $500 million at plant that makes large SUVs in Arlington, Texas
Read full article: GM to invest $500 million at plant that makes large SUVs in Arlington, TexasGeneral Motors says it will sink more than $500 million into its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant to get ready for the next generation of big SUVs with internal-combustion engines.
General Motors recalls 688K SUVs due to anchor bars that may prevent child seats being installed
Read full article: General Motors recalls 688K SUVs due to anchor bars that may prevent child seats being installedGeneral Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.
Family heartbroken over death of stranded driver killed on side of freeway in Hamtramck
Read full article: Family heartbroken over death of stranded driver killed on side of freeway in HamtramckThe past couple of days has been painfully difficult, not just for the family and friends of Melnevia Whaley but for those who knew and loved Matthew Madigan.
State steps in after report of sexual assault of 12-year-old inside Wayne County Juvenile Facility
Read full article: State steps in after report of sexual assault of 12-year-old inside Wayne County Juvenile FacilityAfter months of reported problems inside Wayne County’s Juvenile Detention Facility, the state is now intervening after the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy in custody.
Clinton Township man who robbed Hamtramck pharmacy while wearing GPS tether sentenced to 171 months
Read full article: Clinton Township man who robbed Hamtramck pharmacy while wearing GPS tether sentenced to 171 monthsOfficials say Marcus McBride, Jr. robbed the Hoover Pharmacy at 2930 Holbrook Avenue in Hamtramck while wearing a Michigan Department of Corrections GPS tracking device as a condition of a prior offense.
2 cities compete in basketball charity game to help other countries devastated by natural disasters
Read full article: 2 cities compete in basketball charity game to help other countries devastated by natural disastersTicket sales from a charity basketball showdown Friday between Hamtramck and Dearborn are going to Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.
Teen shot at while driving home on Davison Freeway in Detroit, police say
Read full article: Teen shot at while driving home on Davison Freeway in Detroit, police sayOn his way home to Hamtramck early Wednesday morning, a teenager was shot at while driving in the area of Davison and Lodge freeways in Detroit, police report.
Metro Detroit drivers deal with snowy conditions after storm as MDOT crews work to clear roads
Read full article: Metro Detroit drivers deal with snowy conditions after storm as MDOT crews work to clear roadsHamtramck is a good example of what several communities have been dealing with. Road crews worked overnight to clear the freeways and main roads but some of the neighborhood streets remain snow-covered.
‘Please stop’: Vandals target important mural for Bangladeshi American community in Hamtramck
Read full article: ‘Please stop’: Vandals target important mural for Bangladeshi American community in HamtramckA group of vandals is accused of damaging a mural belonging to the father of Bangladesh in the area of Hamtramck.
New allegations of overcrowding, unsafe conditions at Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility
Read full article: New allegations of overcrowding, unsafe conditions at Wayne County Juvenile Detention FacilityA formal complaint was sent to the Wayne County Circuit Court alleging overcrowding and unsafe conditions for both the juvenile offenders and staff at the William Dickerson Detention Facility.
GM venture to invest additional $275M at Tennessee plant
Read full article: GM venture to invest additional $275M at Tennessee plantA joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution says it will invest an additional $275 million to expand a Tennessee battery cell factory for electric vehicles.
36 years ago: Unidentified man found disoriented in Hamtramck before he collapses, dies at hospital
Read full article: 36 years ago: Unidentified man found disoriented in Hamtramck before he collapses, dies at hospitalA man was found in a disoriented state in Hamtramck before he collapsed and was pronounced dead. It’s been 36 years and he was never identified.
Another milestone hit during construction of Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway
Read full article: Another milestone hit during construction of Detroit’s Joe Louis GreenwayConstruction on another major portion of the Joe Louis Greenway project began on Friday, the Grand River Avenue to Fullerton Avenue section has broken ground and is expected to be complete next year.
17-year-old charged with murder in fatal stabbing of man on Belle Isle
Read full article: 17-year-old charged with murder in fatal stabbing of man on Belle IsleA Hamtramck teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old man that occurred last week on Belle Isle.
‘That threat was particularly inappropriate’: Hamtramck judge warned over berating of cancer patient
Read full article: ‘That threat was particularly inappropriate’: Hamtramck judge warned over berating of cancer patientA Hamtramck judge gets a warning over the way she spoke to a cancer patient about the weeds on his property.
Eid Mubarak: Muslims in Metro Detroit, worldwide mark end of Ramadan with 2-day holiday
Read full article: Eid Mubarak: Muslims in Metro Detroit, worldwide mark end of Ramadan with 2-day holidayEid al-Fitr is a two-day religious holiday, which falls on May 1 and May 2 this year. These days mark the end of Muslim’s fasting during Ramadan.
Flashpoint Interview: Detroit City Football Club pulls off major win
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Detroit City Football Club pulls off major winWe chatted with the co-owner of DCFC Alex Wright and DCFC midfielder Maxi Rodriquez about how this Detroit professional soccer team pulled off a major win against a major league soccer team.
Detroit City Football Club faces MLS team for first time In franchise’s history
Read full article: Detroit City Football Club faces MLS team for first time In franchise’s historyIn a big-four sports town like Detroit, soccer has to fight for a share of the spotlight. But Tuesday (April 19) night, you may want to check out Detroit City FC against the Columbus Crew.
Car driving on wrong side of street crashes into backhoe in Detroit, officials say
Read full article: Car driving on wrong side of street crashes into backhoe in Detroit, officials sayA car has been severely damaged Friday after crashing into a backhoe parked on the other side of the street, according to officials.
21 Metro Detroiters from 14 cities named in doctor-run opioid scheme tied to painful back injections
Read full article: 21 Metro Detroiters from 14 cities named in doctor-run opioid scheme tied to painful back injectionsTwenty-one people from at least 14 different cities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have been named in a doctor-run scheme that involved addicted patients and drug dealers agreeing to painful, unnecessary back injections in exchange for opioids, federal officials said.
Former Hamtramck officer charged with bribery was once linked to dog mauling, racial profiling cases
Read full article: Former Hamtramck officer charged with bribery was once linked to dog mauling, racial profiling casesThe former Hamtramck police officer who was charged Thursday in a federal bribery case has also been linked to dog mauling and racial profiling controversies in Metro Detroit over the past decade.
‘This is a 14-year high:’ Wheat prices spike amid conflict in Ukraine
Read full article: ‘This is a 14-year high:’ Wheat prices spike amid conflict in UkraineFirst, it was supply chain issues due to the pandemic, and now it’s the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that may cause a price increase in bread.
Want to assist Ukraine relief efforts? Here’s how to safely donate
Read full article: Want to assist Ukraine relief efforts? Here’s how to safely donateThere are many charitable organizations looking to help the people of Ukraine -- but scammers are also trying to take advantage of the generosity.
Former Hamtramck police officer accused of accepting bribes from tow truck driver
Read full article: Former Hamtramck police officer accused of accepting bribes from tow truck driverA former Hamtramck police officer is facing bribery charges for allegedly taking a bribe from a towing company operator.
Detroit City FC offering free tickets to Tigers fans after Opening Day delayed
Read full article: Detroit City FC offering free tickets to Tigers fans after Opening Day delayedAmerica’s professional baseball league has cancelled all opening games scheduled for March 31, effectively pushing back Detroit’s beloved Opening Day celebration.
Hamtramck Judge apologizes to 72-year-old cancer patient after shaming him for weeds
Read full article: Hamtramck Judge apologizes to 72-year-old cancer patient after shaming him for weedsHamtramck District Judge Alexis G. Krot apologizes to a 72-year old cancer patient who she criticized and threatened to give jail time to over weeds that were overly growing on his property.