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Pastor Kinloch’s 1993 assault conviction resurfaces as Detroit mayoral race heats up
Read full article: Pastor Kinloch’s 1993 assault conviction resurfaces as Detroit mayoral race heats upThe news of Solomon Kinloch Jr.‘s 1993 domestic incident, when he was 19, shocked voters who will soon be heading to the polls to choose Detroit’s next mayor.

Shower & thunderstorm chances continue on Saturday for Metro Detroit; getting hotter by Sunday
Read full article: Shower & thunderstorm chances continue on Saturday for Metro Detroit; getting hotter by SundayHeat index values will soar into the low to mid 90s by the end of the weekend and looking ahead into the start of next week

Michigan lawmaker introduces bill that would require FEMA to repair flood-damaged basements
Read full article: Michigan lawmaker introduces bill that would require FEMA to repair flood-damaged basementsThree lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require FEMA to cover basements damaged by flooding.

What we know about deadly crash that left I-96 backed up for hours in Oakland, Livingston counties
Read full article: What we know about deadly crash that left I-96 backed up for hours in Oakland, Livingston countiesA three-car crash on I-96 this week near the border of Oakland and Livingston counties left one person dead, another injured, and thousands stuck on the freeway.

‘I also go by Risen Phoenix’: What happened during Eastpointe McDonald’s murder hearing
Read full article: ‘I also go by Risen Phoenix’: What happened during Eastpointe McDonald’s murder hearingThe Eastpointe McDonald's worker accused of stabbing her manager to death was back in court on Wednesday.

Macomb County man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman, possibly others
Read full article: Macomb County man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman, possibly othersA Macomb County man is accused of drugging, sexually assaulting, and taking photos of a woman without her permission, and police believe he might have targeted others.

Pastor Kinloch’s 1993 assault conviction resurfaces as Detroit mayoral race heats up
Read full article: Pastor Kinloch’s 1993 assault conviction resurfaces as Detroit mayoral race heats upThe news of Solomon Kinloch Jr.‘s 1993 domestic incident, when he was 19, shocked voters who will soon be heading to the polls to choose Detroit’s next mayor.

Detroit police seek help identifying person of interest involved in homicide on city’s east side
Read full article: Detroit police seek help identifying person of interest involved in homicide on city’s east sideDetroit police are searching for a person of interest involved in a homicide on the city’s east side.

Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland Park
Read full article: Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland ParkFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and Sen. Mark Kelly toured Highland Park’s transformative Avalon Village project Wednesday, led by community activist Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris, who has turned neighborhood blight into a thriving community hub.

Redemption or disqualification? Detroit voters torn as Kinloch’s domestic assault conviction resurfaces
Read full article: Redemption or disqualification? Detroit voters torn as Kinloch’s domestic assault conviction resurfacesThe mayoral campaign of Triumph megachurch pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. is responding after reports emerged that he was convicted of domestic assault. The case dates back to 1993, more than 30 years ago.

Police searching for person of interest in connection with deadly stabbing on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police searching for person of interest in connection with deadly stabbing on Detroit’s east sideDetroit police are searching for a person of interest who may be connected to a deadly stabbing on the city’s east side.

Troy man scammed out of over $49K; suspect picked up the cash at his home, police say
Read full article: Troy man scammed out of over $49K; suspect picked up the cash at his home, police sayAn elderly man was tricked into transferring more than $49,000 in an online scheme, and the scammer tried to get another $43,000 the following day.

She said 4-year-old fell down stairs. Now Oakland County mom, boyfriend face possible life in prison
Read full article: She said 4-year-old fell down stairs. Now Oakland County mom, boyfriend face possible life in prisonA 4-year-old girl might have permanent injuries after an Oakland County mother lied about her broken bones, police said.

Detroit Axle cuts over 100 jobs, closes Ferndale warehouse due to tariffs
Read full article: Detroit Axle cuts over 100 jobs, closes Ferndale warehouse due to tariffsDetroit Axle announced that it will permanently lay off more than 100 employees due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

Oakland County man held girlfriend captive, strangled and beat her with liquor bottle, police say
Read full article: Oakland County man held girlfriend captive, strangled and beat her with liquor bottle, police sayThe woman had two black eyes, along with bruising and abrasions across her body, according to police.

Hazel Park man accused of violent racial outburst against Black neighbors
Read full article: Hazel Park man accused of violent racial outburst against Black neighborsA Hazel Park man is facing multiple charges, including a felony hate crime, after police say he launched a racially motivated and violent outburst against his Black neighbors, which was witnessed by others on the block.

‘I also go by Risen Phoenix’: What happened during Eastpointe McDonald’s murder hearing
Read full article: ‘I also go by Risen Phoenix’: What happened during Eastpointe McDonald’s murder hearingThe Eastpointe McDonald's worker accused of stabbing her manager to death was back in court on Wednesday.

Macomb County man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman, possibly others
Read full article: Macomb County man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman, possibly othersA Macomb County man is accused of drugging, sexually assaulting, and taking photos of a woman without her permission, and police believe he might have targeted others.

Mt. Clemens Eagles put charity first with corn roast, pet adoption events
Read full article: Mt. Clemens Eagles put charity first with corn roast, pet adoption eventsWhen you think of secret societies, the fraternal order of eagles might come to mind, but over in Macomb County, there’s nothing hidden about the good work happening at the Mt. Clemens Eagles.

52-year-old man faces life sentence following Sterling Heights bank robbery
Read full article: 52-year-old man faces life sentence following Sterling Heights bank robberyMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido’s office announces that a 52-year-old Sterling Heights man was charged with a bank robbery.

Detroit teen convicted in Sterling Heights crash that killed pregnant woman, injured her family
Read full article: Detroit teen convicted in Sterling Heights crash that killed pregnant woman, injured her familyA Detroit teen was found guilty of second-degree murder and several other charges in connection with a Sterling Heights crash that killed a woman and her unborn child.

Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder asks for new attorney. Here’s why
Read full article: Woman charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder asks for new attorney. Here’s whyThe woman charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County appeared in court on Tuesday and requested a new attorney from the public defender’s office.

Man facing charges in 2021 fatal shooting outside Washtenaw County restaurant
Read full article: Man facing charges in 2021 fatal shooting outside Washtenaw County restaurantA man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting that happened outside of a Washtenaw County restaurant in 2021, police said.

Hundreds of artists take over Downtown Ann Arbor for this year’s art fair
Read full article: Hundreds of artists take over Downtown Ann Arbor for this year’s art fairNearly a thousand artists from across the country transformed Downtown Ann Arbor into a sprawling outdoor gallery during the city’s signature summer event, which is also considered one of the largest juried art shows.

What we know about deadly crash that left I-96 backed up for hours in Oakland, Livingston counties
Read full article: What we know about deadly crash that left I-96 backed up for hours in Oakland, Livingston countiesA three-car crash on I-96 this week near the border of Oakland and Livingston counties left one person dead, another injured, and thousands stuck on the freeway.

Fatal crash shuts down I-96, causing miles-long backup in Oakland, Livingston counties
Read full article: Fatal crash shuts down I-96, causing miles-long backup in Oakland, Livingston countiesA crash on I-96 near the border of Oakland and Livingston counties has closed the freeway, causing a miles-long backup.

Michigan border patrol agent accused of soliciting sex from undercover officer posing as teen
Read full article: Michigan border patrol agent accused of soliciting sex from undercover officer posing as teenA Michigan border patrol agent was arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl he met online.

Macomb County man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman, possibly others
Read full article: Macomb County man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman, possibly othersA Macomb County man is accused of drugging, sexually assaulting, and taking photos of a woman without her permission, and police believe he might have targeted others.

Car stolen with baby inside crashes during high-speed chase through St Clair, Macomb counties
Read full article: Car stolen with baby inside crashes during high-speed chase through St Clair, Macomb countiesA 1-year-old baby was unharmed after a high-speed chase with a stolen car ended in a multiple-vehicle crash.

‘Free and clear’: Michigan to eliminate millions in medical debt for 210K residents with bills
Read full article: ‘Free and clear’: Michigan to eliminate millions in medical debt for 210K residents with billsNearly one-third of Americans are dealing with some form of medical debt, including more than 200,000 people in Michigan.

Michigan man enters plea in sexual misconduct case involving child who went on his podcast
Read full article: Michigan man enters plea in sexual misconduct case involving child who went on his podcastA Michigan man has entered a plea in the sexual misconduct case involving a child he had on his podcast as a guest.
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Troy man scammed out of over $49K; suspect picked up the cash at his home, police say
Read full article: Troy man scammed out of over $49K; suspect picked up the cash at his home, police sayAn elderly man was tricked into transferring more than $49,000 in an online scheme, and the scammer tried to get another $43,000 the following day.

She said 4-year-old fell down stairs. Now Oakland County mom, boyfriend face possible life in prison
Read full article: She said 4-year-old fell down stairs. Now Oakland County mom, boyfriend face possible life in prisonA 4-year-old girl might have permanent injuries after an Oakland County mother lied about her broken bones, police said.

Detroit police seek help identifying person of interest involved in homicide on city’s east side
Read full article: Detroit police seek help identifying person of interest involved in homicide on city’s east sideDetroit police are searching for a person of interest involved in a homicide on the city’s east side.

Mt. Clemens Eagles put charity first with corn roast, pet adoption events
Read full article: Mt. Clemens Eagles put charity first with corn roast, pet adoption eventsWhen you think of secret societies, the fraternal order of eagles might come to mind, but over in Macomb County, there’s nothing hidden about the good work happening at the Mt. Clemens Eagles.

Detroit Axle cuts over 100 jobs, closes Ferndale warehouse due to tariffs
Read full article: Detroit Axle cuts over 100 jobs, closes Ferndale warehouse due to tariffsDetroit Axle announced that it will permanently lay off more than 100 employees due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland Park
Read full article: Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly visit Mama Shu’s Avalon Village in Highland ParkFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and Sen. Mark Kelly toured Highland Park’s transformative Avalon Village project Wednesday, led by community activist Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris, who has turned neighborhood blight into a thriving community hub.

Redemption or disqualification? Detroit voters torn as Kinloch’s domestic assault conviction resurfaces
Read full article: Redemption or disqualification? Detroit voters torn as Kinloch’s domestic assault conviction resurfacesThe mayoral campaign of Triumph megachurch pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. is responding after reports emerged that he was convicted of domestic assault. The case dates back to 1993, more than 30 years ago.

Oakland County man held girlfriend captive, strangled and beat her with liquor bottle, police say
Read full article: Oakland County man held girlfriend captive, strangled and beat her with liquor bottle, police sayThe woman had two black eyes, along with bruising and abrasions across her body, according to police.

Weather rollercoaster: Showers, storms, heat expected to hit before cooldown arrives in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Weather rollercoaster: Showers, storms, heat expected to hit before cooldown arrives in Metro DetroitA few showers have popped up on Exact Track 4D radar Friday evening. Saturday will bring plenty of dry hours, but also a chance for showers and storms to return in the late afternoon and evening.

52-year-old man faces life sentence following Sterling Heights bank robbery
Read full article: 52-year-old man faces life sentence following Sterling Heights bank robberyMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido’s office announces that a 52-year-old Sterling Heights man was charged with a bank robbery.

Hazel Park man accused of violent racial outburst against Black neighbors
Read full article: Hazel Park man accused of violent racial outburst against Black neighborsA Hazel Park man is facing multiple charges, including a felony hate crime, after police say he launched a racially motivated and violent outburst against his Black neighbors, which was witnessed by others on the block.

Downtown Detroit restaurant presses pause on Italian dishes, brings in French menu for limited time only
Read full article: Downtown Detroit restaurant presses pause on Italian dishes, brings in French menu for limited time onlyThis downtown Detroit restaurant is swapping its Italian dishes for French.

Police searching for person of interest in connection with deadly stabbing on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police searching for person of interest in connection with deadly stabbing on Detroit’s east sideDetroit police are searching for a person of interest who may be connected to a deadly stabbing on the city’s east side.

Exploring the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: An exclusive look inside and meeting the woman leading it
Read full article: Exploring the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: An exclusive look inside and meeting the woman leading itThe Detroit Windsor Tunnel is nearly 100 years old and was the first and only underwater tunnel for vehicles connecting two countries. But, there is much more to that tunnel than what people see when driving through it.

Detroit teen convicted in Sterling Heights crash that killed pregnant woman, injured her family
Read full article: Detroit teen convicted in Sterling Heights crash that killed pregnant woman, injured her familyA Detroit teen was found guilty of second-degree murder and several other charges in connection with a Sterling Heights crash that killed a woman and her unborn child.

How DNA test led family to uncover shocking link between newly adopted dog and their late pet
Read full article: How DNA test led family to uncover shocking link between newly adopted dog and their late petAn incredible story involving a beloved dog, a rescue, and a DNA discovery has gone viral, capturing attention in People magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post.

Wayne County woman lost identity years ago. Now police might know who she is, but she’s missing
Read full article: Wayne County woman lost identity years ago. Now police might know who she is, but she’s missingPolice think a Wayne County woman who lost her memory and forgot her identity might be the same person who went missing more than a decade ago. But now they can’t find her.

Former Interlochen Arts Academy students accuse faculty from 60s, 70s of sexual abuse
Read full article: Former Interlochen Arts Academy students accuse faculty from 60s, 70s of sexual abuseThe Interlochen Center for the Arts has launched an investigation into reports of sexual misconduct involving faculty who worked at the academy decades ago.

Morning 4: City updates condition of 2 road workers hurt in Farmington Hills construction zone crash -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: City updates condition of 2 road workers hurt in Farmington Hills construction zone crash -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Michigan border patrol agent accused of soliciting sex from undercover officer posing as teen
Read full article: Michigan border patrol agent accused of soliciting sex from undercover officer posing as teenA Michigan border patrol agent was arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl he met online.

Wayne County judge extends restraining order on Detroit Thermal’s heating system project
Read full article: Wayne County judge extends restraining order on Detroit Thermal’s heating system projectA Wayne County judge has extended a temporary retraining order on a controversial construction project in Lafayette Park.