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Oakland County woman found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 boys while working at juvenile jail
Read full article: Oakland County woman found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 boys while working at juvenile jailAn Oakland County woman accused of sexually assaulting two teenage boys while working at a Wayne County juvenile jail was found guilty on Tuesday.
โYour eyes burn just standing thereโ: Detroit residents fight to shut down concrete plant
Read full article: โYour eyes burn just standing thereโ: 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.
Suspended Hamtramck city manager ejected from council meeting amid lawsuit, internal investigation
Read full article: Suspended Hamtramck city manager ejected from council meeting amid lawsuit, internal investigationSuspended Hamtramck City Manager Max Garbarino was booted by the Mayor from Tuesday nightโs city council meeting, marking another turn in the ongoing power struggle happening in the city.
Morning 4: Tensions explode as suspended Hamtramck city manager is removed from council meeting -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Tensions explode as suspended Hamtramck city manager is removed from council meeting -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Tensions rise at Hamtramck meeting as mayor asks city manager to leave amid city hall controversy
Read full article: Tensions rise at Hamtramck meeting as mayor asks city manager to leave amid city hall controversyHamtramck city leaders met Tuesday night for the first time since City Manager Max Garbarino was placed on paid administrative leave.
Tensions explode as suspended Hamtramck city manager is removed from council meeting
Read full article: Tensions explode as suspended Hamtramck city manager is removed from council meetingHamtramck city leaders met Tuesday night for the first time since City Manager Max Garbarino was placed on paid administrative leave.
Presidential pardon scheme, election crimes cited in explosive Hamtramck lawsuit
Read full article: Presidential pardon scheme, election crimes cited in explosive Hamtramck lawsuitA series of investigations has thrust the city of Hamtramck into the spotlight, with allegations ranging from election fraud to a presidential pardon scheme, culminating in a lawsuit filed against the mayor, suspended police chief, and all six city council members.
โIt reads out of a season of The Sopranosโ: Hamtramck officials facing suit over alleged corruption
Read full article: โIt reads out of a season of The Sopranosโ: Hamtramck officials facing suit over alleged corruptionSuspended Hamtramck City Manager Max Garbarino and Police Officer David Adamczyk filed a lawsuit Monday against city officials, alleging widespread corruption, election fraud and retaliation for exposing misconduct.
Metro Detroit-area Ukrainian American reflects on war, resistance after major sneak attack
Read full article: Metro Detroit-area Ukrainian American reflects on war, resistance after major sneak attackOn Sunday, Ukrainian fighters smuggled more than 100 drones deep into Russian territory. Once inside, the drones blew up 40 Russian aircraft. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Operation Spiderโs Web managed to take out about 34%, or a third of Russiaโs fleet.
Lawsuit alleges corruption, retaliation by Hamtramck mayor, police Chief, and council
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges corruption, retaliation by Hamtramck mayor, police Chief, and councilMarko Law, PLLC, a Michigan civil rights firm, has announced a lawsuit against the city of Hamtramck, Mayor Amer Ghalib, police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, and several city council members.
1 in custody after deadly shooting, stabbing, hit-and-run in Detroit park
Read full article: 1 in custody after deadly shooting, stabbing, hit-and-run in Detroit parkDetroit police are asking for assistance in finding those responsible for an attack in a park that left one man dead and three others injured.
Frustration grows in Hamtramck as FBI investigates broader allegations beyond police chief
Read full article: Frustration grows in Hamtramck as FBI investigates broader allegations beyond police chiefMany are patiently waiting to see what decision Hamtramck officials will make regarding the allegations made against the chief of police, who has now been suspended.
1 dead, 3 injured in Memorial Day weekend shooting, stabbing, hit-and-run at Detroitโs Jayne Park
Read full article: 1 dead, 3 injured in Memorial Day weekend shooting, stabbing, hit-and-run at Detroitโs Jayne ParkDetroit police are asking for assistance in finding those responsible for an attack in a park that left one man dead and three others injured.
Investigation launched after anonymous letter accuses Hamtramck police chief of grooming members
Read full article: Investigation launched after anonymous letter accuses Hamtramck police chief of grooming membersThe finger-pointing continues in Hamtramck following the news that police Chief Jamiel Altaheri has been put on administrative leave while an investigation occurs.
Hamtramck police chief, another officer suspended following new allegations
Read full article: Hamtramck police chief, another officer suspended following new allegationsThe suspension comes amid allegations detailed in an anonymous letter sent to Michigan State Police from someone claiming to be within the department.
Hamtramck police chief, officer involved, placed on administrative leave amid allegations
Read full article: Hamtramck police chief, officer involved, placed on administrative leave amid allegationsHamtramck police Chief Jamiel Altaheri and an officer have been placed on administrative leave amid allegations of a public dispute with another city official.
Despite public outcry, Hamtramck council votes not to oust embattled councilmen amid residency probe
Read full article: Despite public outcry, Hamtramck council votes not to oust embattled councilmen amid residency probeHamtramck City Council voted against removing two of its members amid a residency investigation.
Hamtramck City Council faces crucial vote over members accused of living outside city
Read full article: Hamtramck City Council faces crucial vote over members accused of living outside cityThe Hamtramck City Council is expected to vote this month on whether two council members should be removed from the council and the ballot in this yearโs city election.
Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from General Motors, Harley-Davidson for the year ahead
Read full article: Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from General Motors, Harley-Davidson for the year aheadUncertainty continues to hang over the latest round of financial results and forecasts for companies both big and small as they try to navigate a global trade system severely shaken by a stark shift in U.S. policy.
GM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedly
Read full article: GM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedlyGeneral Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park.
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 - Jackโs Potato Salad in Michigan
Read full article: Undeclared egg allergen prompts recall of Kowalski Simply Sides - Jackโs 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 SidesโJack'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 stateโs 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.
โDo not be extraโ: Read 3 notes from Michigan bank robber who posted pics with cash, same clothes
Read full article: โDo not be extraโ: 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 โaccident,โ officials say
Read full article: Fire at GM EV plant in Detroit caused by forklift โaccident,โ 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 โsafeโ after battery fire at Detroit EV plant
Read full article: All GM employees โsafeโ 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 โin gesture of solidarityโ amid Gaza war
Read full article: Palestine Avenue: Hamtramck to rename part of Holbrook โin gesture of solidarityโ 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.
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.
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.
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 Countyโs 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.