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Detroit Lions' improbable Sunday Night Football victory over Texans sparks citywide fever
Read full article: Detroit Lions' improbable Sunday Night Football victory over Texans sparks citywide feverThe Detroit Lions are back in the “D” and are already looking forward to Sunday’s contest at Ford Field.
Massive meat recall expands: Michigan schools, major stores, full product list
Read full article: Massive meat recall expands: Michigan schools, major stores, full product listA massive meat recall tied to possible Listeria contamination expanded again this week, with products distributed to major stores nationwide, and school districts, including some in Michigan.
Hank Winchester: Kroger using high-tech to adjust prices raises concerns
Read full article: Hank Winchester: Kroger using high-tech to adjust prices raises concernsDo you ever wonder when you shop how does that particular store use technology to track you, to set prices, to determine shopping patterns?
Tilting utility pole creates headaches for residents on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Tilting utility pole creates headaches for residents on Detroit’s west sideUtility pole problems on Detroit’s west side are becoming such a safety concern for one family they no longer feel safe in their yard or parking cars in their driveway.
Hank Winchester: How hearing the stories of men saved with Narcan deepened my understanding
Read full article: Hank Winchester: How hearing the stories of men saved with Narcan deepened my understandingI will admit I don’t know much about addiction. I have never struggled with it personally. I knew this was a great opportunity to learn.
She signed up for a class. Then she got text pictures of her personal information
Read full article: She signed up for a class. Then she got text pictures of her personal informationA Metro Detroit student signed up for a class and then got text messages showing pictures of documents containing her personal information.
What we’ve learned about a voter registration scam that we’re getting several calls about
Read full article: What we’ve learned about a voter registration scam that we’re getting several calls aboutOver the weekend, we received several calls about a voter registration scam targeting people around Metro Detroit.
Detroit is replacing thousands of lead pipes -- but there may be an unexpected problem
Read full article: Detroit is replacing thousands of lead pipes -- but there may be an unexpected problemDetroit is replacing thousands of lead pipes, which is great news! But that might come with a problem that you don’t expect.
Help Me Hank: Church says new sign denied, despite being smaller, duller than nearby clubs
Read full article: Help Me Hank: Church says new sign denied, despite being smaller, duller than nearby clubsThe leaders of a Detroit church are confused why their sign permit was denied when the nearby gentlemen's clubs have even larger, brighter signs.
Criminal cyber attack behind McLaren Health Network IT collapse
Read full article: Criminal cyber attack behind McLaren Health Network IT collapseAccording to McLaren Northern Michigan's Facebook page, the disruption to their information technology and phone systems reported on Tuesday resulted from a criminal cyber attack.
US investigating some Jeep and Ram vehicles after getting complaints of abrupt engine stalling
Read full article: US investigating some Jeep and Ram vehicles after getting complaints of abrupt engine stallingU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.
Apple juice sold in Michigan recalled for ‘inorganic arsenic’ levels
Read full article: Apple juice sold in Michigan recalled for ‘inorganic arsenic’ levelsAbout 25,000 cases of apple juice sold in more than a dozen states, including Michigan, are being recalled for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.
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.
Stellantis recalls nearly 285K cars to replace side air bags
Read full article: Stellantis recalls nearly 285K cars to replace side air bagsStellantis is recalling nearly 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide because the side air bag inflators can explode with too much force and hurl metal fragments at drivers and passengers.
Escape from Haiti: Mitch Albom talks terrifying ordeal, safe return to Metro Detroit
Read full article: Escape from Haiti: Mitch Albom talks terrifying ordeal, safe return to Metro DetroitAward-winning author and humanitarian Mitch Albom is home safe in Metro Detroit after a terrifying ordeal in Haiti.
Shop with the Doc: Here’s what you should buy regarding constipation, bandaids
Read full article: Shop with the Doc: Here’s what you should buy regarding constipation, bandaidsTwo aisles in the pharmacy department that get a lot of traffic have Dr. Frank McGeorge teaming up with Help Me Hank for a brand new edition of "Shop with the Doctor."
Over 133K pounds of Parkview Turkey Kielbasa are being recalled in US
Read full article: Over 133K pounds of Parkview Turkey Kielbasa are being recalled in USOver 133,000 pounds of Parkview Turkey Polska Kielbasa have been recalled in the United States due to possible extraneous material contamination.
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereals for possible Salmonella: Here’s the list of products
Read full article: Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereals for possible Salmonella: Here’s the list of productsQuaker Oats is recalling dozens of granola bar and granola cereal products due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, fiance give back to show support for fans this football season
Read full article: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, fiance give back to show support for fans this football seasonDetroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his fiancé, the model Christen Harper, are helping Metro Detroiters Go 4 It with Thursday's Help Me Hank Toys for Tots Drive with Kroger.
Here’s what Superior Ambulance said about massive surprise bills hitting Metro Detroiters
Read full article: Here’s what Superior Ambulance said about massive surprise bills hitting Metro DetroitersWe’ve heard from hundreds of people in Metro Detroit dealing with massive, surprise ambulance bills -- so we went straight to the company to get some answers.
Do vitamins, supplements really work? What to buy and why, according to a doctor
Read full article: Do vitamins, supplements really work? What to buy and why, according to a doctorWhen it comes to vitamins and supplements, should you be taking them? Do they work? We're talking with our Dr. Frank McGeorge as we try to help you stay healthy during cold and flu season.
Scammers are going door-to-door posing as utility workers in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Scammers are going door-to-door posing as utility workers in Metro DetroitScammers are going door to door looking for unsuspecting victims, looking for a quick picture of your utility bill with one fundamental goal in mind.
Michigan attorney general looks to help keep seniors safe from scammers, high-tech thieves
Read full article: Michigan attorney general looks to help keep seniors safe from scammers, high-tech thievesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is well aware of the problem seniors face as scammers target seniors in financial scams.
Is Temu legit or are the products just junk? We tested it -- here’s what we found
Read full article: Is Temu legit or are the products just junk? We tested it -- here’s what we foundBargain shoppers have been flocking to Temu, where many well-known products are being sold at significant discounts -- but are the inexpensive products junk?
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
Read full article: Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedlyFord is recalling more than 870,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly.
Metro Detroit senior shares how she was scammed out of thousands of dollars using gift cards
Read full article: Metro Detroit senior shares how she was scammed out of thousands of dollars using gift cardsShe was having a problem with an Amazon product, so she called what she thought was customer service but instead got a scammer.
Here’s how rent hikes are squeezing some tenants out in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Here’s how rent hikes are squeezing some tenants out in Metro DetroitWe've seen it happening more and more since the pandemic began, but now some say rental prices are rising so much they may be forced out, which is why a Metro Detroit senior reached out to Help Me Hank worried after her dramatic rate hike.
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.
Millions of UAW retirees health benefits stolen due to third-party security breach in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Millions of UAW retirees health benefits stolen due to third-party security breach in Metro DetroitA Help Me Hank alert has been issued over a massive security breach that could impact millions of UAW retirees.
Why parents should say no to their adult children; and a Delta scam that targeted our own Rhonda Walker
Read full article: Why parents should say no to their adult children; and a Delta scam that targeted our own Rhonda WalkerSaying no to your adult children, and a Delta high-tech Delta scam that targeted Local 4's Rhonda Walker.
Detroit home owner heartbroken after her house was damaged by contractors during demolition next door
Read full article: Detroit home owner heartbroken after her house was damaged by contractors during demolition next doorA lifelong Detroiter has contacted Help Me Hank after contractors damaged her home during a demolition next door.
Frozen organic strawberries sold at Aldi, Trader Joe’s recalled due to hepatitis A outbreak
Read full article: Frozen organic strawberries sold at Aldi, Trader Joe’s recalled due to hepatitis A outbreakFrozen organic strawberries sold at popular stores like Aldi and Trader Joe’s are being recalled due to a hepatitis A outbreak.
Recall Roundup: ATVs, strollers, heated blankets, frozen strawberries, formula, and other recalls
Read full article: Recall Roundup: ATVs, strollers, heated blankets, frozen strawberries, formula, and other recallsThis edition of Recall Roundup features recalls announced between March 9 and March 17, 2023. Recalls are listed by the oldest announcement date to the most recent announcement date.