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Detroit man thought it was a prank when he won $25K a year for life lottery prize
Read full article: Detroit man thought it was a prank when he won $25K a year for life lottery prizeA Detroit man thought he was being pranked when he saw his Michigan Lottery account balance after he won a $25,000 a year for life prize.

Victim in 1989 Kentucky cold case murder might have ties to Detroit area, genealogists say
Read full article: Victim in 1989 Kentucky cold case murder might have ties to Detroit area, genealogists sayAs investigators work to identify a man who was found dead in Kentucky in 1989, genealogists say he might have ties to the Detroit area.

Man killed after shooting Trooper during traffic stop on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Man killed after shooting Trooper during traffic stop on Detroit’s west sideA Michigan State Police Trooper was shot, and the suspect was killed following a shooting on the Lodge Freeway on Detroit’s west side.

Detroit man thought it was a prank when he won $25K a year for life lottery prize
Read full article: Detroit man thought it was a prank when he won $25K a year for life lottery prizeA Detroit man thought he was being pranked when he saw his Michigan Lottery account balance after he won a $25,000 a year for life prize.

Man killed after shooting Trooper during traffic stop on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Man killed after shooting Trooper during traffic stop on Detroit’s west sideA Michigan State Police Trooper was shot, and the suspect was killed following a shooting on the Lodge Freeway on Detroit’s west side.

Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. secures major endorsement from UAW in Detroit mayor’s race
Read full article: Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. secures major endorsement from UAW in Detroit mayor’s raceReverend Solomon Kinloch Jr. has secured a major endorsement from the United Auto Workers in Detroit’s mayoral race.

Detroit launches $5.4M ‘Arts Alleys’ project to transform urban spaces
Read full article: Detroit launches $5.4M ‘Arts Alleys’ project to transform urban spacesA group of local artists is breathing new life into Detroit‘s urban landscape as part of an ambitious initiative to transform neighborhood alleys into vibrant community spaces.

‘It’s open season’: Teen once caught with machete at Lake Orion high arrested for threat against student
Read full article: ‘It’s open season’: Teen once caught with machete at Lake Orion high arrested for threat against studentA 17-year-old Pontiac resident who was arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School while in possession of a machete and several knives is in custody for making a threat against a student at the same school.

Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years bound over for trial
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years bound over for trialThe Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her kids and forcing them to live alone in filthy conditions for years is now heading to trial.

Oakland County mom in child abandonment case had them in her phone as ‘My Oldest Child’ and ‘Kid 2′
Read full article: Oakland County mom in child abandonment case had them in her phone as ‘My Oldest Child’ and ‘Kid 2′The Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her kids for years was in court Friday, and an investigator testified about what he found when searching phones connected to the case.

Foul smell at Oakland County home where kids were found made deputy think he was searching for body
Read full article: Foul smell at Oakland County home where kids were found made deputy think he was searching for bodyThe Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her three kids for years is back in court Friday, and a deputy recalled the horrific conditions and foul smell he encountered when he arrived at the home for a welfare check.

Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years to appear in court. Here’s why
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years to appear in court. Here’s whyThe Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her kids and forcing them to live alone in filthy conditions for years is expected to appear in court on Friday.

Macomb County man gets 40 years for distributing child sex abuse images, officials say
Read full article: Macomb County man gets 40 years for distributing child sex abuse images, officials sayA Macomb County man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for creating and distributing photos and videos of child sex abuse.

Man accused of groping girl at Lake St. Clair Metropark gets higher bond, prosecutor says
Read full article: Man accused of groping girl at Lake St. Clair Metropark gets higher bond, prosecutor saysA judge has increased the bond for the man accused of assaulting a 15-year-old girl at Lake St. Clair Metropark.

Mount Clemens voters overwhelmingly reject $91.8M school bond proposal
Read full article: Mount Clemens voters overwhelmingly reject $91.8M school bond proposalVoters in Mount Clemens overwhelmingly rejected a $91.82 million school bond proposal last week to renovate the district’s aging high school and improve educational facilities.

Join the Washtenaw County Heart Walk to support cardiovascular health
Read full article: Join the Washtenaw County Heart Walk to support cardiovascular healthThe American Heart Association’s 2025 Washtenaw County Heart Walk is set to kick off Saturday morning, coinciding with World Hypertension Day.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor introduces new ablation platform to treat Atrial Fibrillation
Read full article: Trinity Health Ann Arbor introduces new ablation platform to treat Atrial FibrillationTrinity Health Ann Arbor announced they completed of Michigan’s first ever ablation procedure to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).

Man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman given $5 million bond
Read full article: Man charged in 1989 rape, murder of Washtenaw County woman given $5 million bondThe man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and murdering Beverly Wivell over 35 years ago was given a $5 million bond on Thursday.

Here’s what 20 Michigan inmates said in lawsuit against recorded strip searches
Read full article: Here’s what 20 Michigan inmates said in lawsuit against recorded strip searches20 women inmates at the prison in Washtenaw County provided their experience with corrections officers using body cameras while conducting strip searches in a lawsuit.

Outgrown summer clothes? Here’s how parents can save money on their children’s clothing
Read full article: Outgrown summer clothes? Here’s how parents can save money on their children’s clothingWith warmer weather approaching, parents often find themselves reaching for last year’s summer clothes, only to realize their children have outgrown most items.

Howell man arrested after high-speed motorcycle chase in Livingston County
Read full article: Howell man arrested after high-speed motorcycle chase in Livingston CountyWhen authorities attempted to pull the motorcyclist over, he reportedly took off, reaching speeds of 100 mph on Grand River Avenue.

Monroe woman found guilty in birthday party crash that killed 2 children to be sentenced
Read full article: Monroe woman found guilty in birthday party crash that killed 2 children to be sentencedThe Monroe woman found guilty of crashing into a birthday party, killing two children, in April 2024 is expected to be sentenced on Thursday.

Canadian visitors avoid US amid tariffs, tensions, hurting Port Huron economy
Read full article: Canadian visitors avoid US amid tariffs, tensions, hurting Port Huron economyCanadian traffic at the border crossing in Port Huron has dropped sharply as mounting trade tensions and tariffs drive away visitors who once filled local restaurants and shops.

Mother, ex-boyfriend charged with murder in 2018 death of Matthew Maison to appear in court
Read full article: Mother, ex-boyfriend charged with murder in 2018 death of Matthew Maison to appear in courtAmanda Maison and Maurice Houle are expected to appear in court on May 13 as they face first-degree murder charges in connection with the 2018 death of 3-year-old Matthew Maison.
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Canadian visitors avoid US amid tariffs, tensions, hurting Port Huron economy
Read full article: Canadian visitors avoid US amid tariffs, tensions, hurting Port Huron economyCanadian traffic at the border crossing in Port Huron has dropped sharply as mounting trade tensions and tariffs drive away visitors who once filled local restaurants and shops.

3 tornadoes confirmed across SE Michigan in late-night severe weather event
Read full article: 3 tornadoes confirmed across SE Michigan in late-night severe weather eventThree tornadoes touched down across southeast Michigan early Thursday morning as a powerful line of thunderstorms swept through the region, according to National Weather Service damage surveys.

Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. secures major endorsement from UAW in Detroit mayor’s race
Read full article: Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. secures major endorsement from UAW in Detroit mayor’s raceReverend Solomon Kinloch Jr. has secured a major endorsement from the United Auto Workers in Detroit’s mayoral race.

‘It’s open season’: Teen once caught with machete at Lake Orion high arrested for threat against student
Read full article: ‘It’s open season’: Teen once caught with machete at Lake Orion high arrested for threat against studentA 17-year-old Pontiac resident who was arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School while in possession of a machete and several knives is in custody for making a threat against a student at the same school.

Detroit launches $5.4M ‘Arts Alleys’ project to transform urban spaces
Read full article: Detroit launches $5.4M ‘Arts Alleys’ project to transform urban spacesA group of local artists is breathing new life into Detroit‘s urban landscape as part of an ambitious initiative to transform neighborhood alleys into vibrant community spaces.

What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Viruses, allergies, outdoor injuries
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Viruses, allergies, outdoor injuriesHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

Baseball meets hip-hop: Grammy Award winner Ludacris set to rock Comerica Park after Detroit Tigers game
Read full article: Baseball meets hip-hop: Grammy Award winner Ludacris set to rock Comerica Park after Detroit Tigers gameThree-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris is set to headline Comerica Park when the Detroit Tigers take on the Cincinnati Reds.

Charges dropped after misunderstanding leads to shooting of lost autistic man
Read full article: Charges dropped after misunderstanding leads to shooting of lost autistic manCharges were dismissed against Robert Lequan Pugh, 47, in the nonfatal shooting of an 18-year-old autistic man who was lost.

Macomb County man gets 40 years for distributing child sex abuse images, officials say
Read full article: Macomb County man gets 40 years for distributing child sex abuse images, officials sayA Macomb County man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for creating and distributing photos and videos of child sex abuse.

Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years bound over for trial
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years bound over for trialThe Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her kids and forcing them to live alone in filthy conditions for years is now heading to trial.

Oakland County mom in child abandonment case had them in her phone as ‘My Oldest Child’ and ‘Kid 2′
Read full article: Oakland County mom in child abandonment case had them in her phone as ‘My Oldest Child’ and ‘Kid 2′The Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her kids for years was in court Friday, and an investigator testified about what he found when searching phones connected to the case.

Join the Washtenaw County Heart Walk to support cardiovascular health
Read full article: Join the Washtenaw County Heart Walk to support cardiovascular healthThe American Heart Association’s 2025 Washtenaw County Heart Walk is set to kick off Saturday morning, coinciding with World Hypertension Day.

Foul smell at Oakland County home where kids were found made deputy think he was searching for body
Read full article: Foul smell at Oakland County home where kids were found made deputy think he was searching for bodyThe Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her three kids for years is back in court Friday, and a deputy recalled the horrific conditions and foul smell he encountered when he arrived at the home for a welfare check.

Morning 4: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years to appear in court. Here’s why -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years to appear in court. Here’s why -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years to appear in court. Here’s why
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years to appear in court. Here’s whyThe Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her kids and forcing them to live alone in filthy conditions for years is expected to appear in court on Friday.