MACOMB COUNTY NEWS
3 hurt when Uber driver speeding on shoulder of major Macomb County road causes 3-car crash
Read full article: 3 hurt when Uber driver speeding on shoulder of major Macomb County road causes 3-car crashThree people were taken to the hospital after an Uber driver speeding on the shoulder and grass along a major Macomb County road caused a three-car crash.
Sterling Heights police officer gives out gift cards instead of tickets
Read full article: Sterling Heights police officer gives out gift cards instead of ticketsOfficer Talia was initiating real traffic stops for real reasons and giving out $50 gift cards he paid for out of his own pocket.
Michigan man wins $200,000 Powerball prize after purchasing ticket in Macomb County
Read full article: Michigan man wins $200,000 Powerball prize after purchasing ticket in Macomb CountyA Michigan man initially thought he may have won $1,500 when he got a message to file a claim at the lottery office, but it turned out he actually won $200,000.
Macomb County public works commissioner appoints new deputy after board chair’s resignation
Read full article: Macomb County public works commissioner appoints new deputy after board chair’s resignationMacomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller announced that she had appointed Don Brown to become deputy public works commissioner/government relations following his resignation as chairman of the county Board of Commissioners.
Photos: Metro Detroit police, community surprise injured officer’s family with Christmas joy
Read full article: Photos: Metro Detroit police, community surprise injured officer’s family with Christmas joyAn injured police officer’s family received a festive surprise Wednesday night from local law enforcement and community.
The mysterious sounds of Van Dyke Road: Ghosts, aliens, or just new asphalt?
Read full article: The mysterious sounds of Van Dyke Road: Ghosts, aliens, or just new asphalt?Eerie noises on northbound M-53 near 18 ½ Mile Road in Macomb County have drivers scratching their heads and pulling over, thinking there’s something wrong with the road or their cars. Good news—there’s not.
The last Krugerrand? Note from mysterious donator could signal end of longtime tradition
Read full article: The last Krugerrand? Note from mysterious donator could signal end of longtime traditionFor maybe the last time, someone has left a rare South African gold Krugerrand in a Salvation Army’s red kettle.
Police investigating suspicious death of Macomb County woman found with apparent gunshot wound
Read full article: Police investigating suspicious death of Macomb County woman found with apparent gunshot woundMichigan State Police are investigating a suspicious death after a Macomb County woman was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday night.
Rehabilitation of historic building will bring new housing, commercial space to Macomb County with $1.2M grant
Read full article: Rehabilitation of historic building will bring new housing, commercial space to Macomb County with $1.2M grantThe rehabilitation of a historic building in Macomb County will create new housing units and commercial space, and make the area a more attractive place to live and work, officials announced.
10 people from Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties sentenced in COVID fraud scheme
Read full article: 10 people from Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties sentenced in COVID fraud schemeTen people from Michigan who pleaded guilty in a multi-million dollar COVID unemployment fraud scheme have been sentenced to prison.
List: Where Macomb County residents can stay warm during winter season
Read full article: List: Where Macomb County residents can stay warm during winter seasonAs snow and frigid temperatures are expected to travel through Southeast Michigan Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, Macomb County has warming centers throughout the area so residents can stay warm.
Warren man pleads guilty to spray-painting swastikas, other graffiti on Black church
Read full article: Warren man pleads guilty to spray-painting swastikas, other graffiti on Black churchA Warren man pleaded guilty Tuesday to spray-painting swastikas and other graffiti on a predominately Black church in Roseville, officials announced.
Metro Detroit could see snow squalls Wednesday night into Thursday morning -- Here’s what that means
Read full article: Metro Detroit could see snow squalls Wednesday night into Thursday morning -- Here’s what that meansBeginning Wednesday evening, an arctic front will pass through the Metro Detroit area.
Think you have the best Christmas light display in all of Shelby Township? Join this festive competition
Read full article: Think you have the best Christmas light display in all of Shelby Township? Join this festive competitionDo you believe you have the best Christmas light display in Shelby Township? You can show it off by entering the township’s festive competition.
Husband charged in alleged shooting of wife’s ex in Warren during visit with son
Read full article: Husband charged in alleged shooting of wife’s ex in Warren during visit with sonHusband, Darrien Harris, 33, has been charged with allegedly shooting his wife’s ex while he was visiting his son at their home in Warren.
Treacherous roads turn Holiday travel into ‘Nightmare’ for multiple Metro Detroit counties
Read full article: Treacherous roads turn Holiday travel into ‘Nightmare’ for multiple Metro Detroit countiesAt the peak of holiday travel, Metro Detroit experienced continuous snow showers while driving in treacherous conditions.
Roommate dispute over alleged marijuana theft leads to shots fired in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Roommate dispute over alleged marijuana theft leads to shots fired in Sterling HeightsA man was arrested Sunday after an argument between roommates led to a shooting in Sterling Heights, police said.
Over 40 from Warren Police Department show up to support injured officer’s 7-year-old son at hockey game
Read full article: Over 40 from Warren Police Department show up to support injured officer’s 7-year-old son at hockey gameA Warren officer was left lying paralyzed for hours after a fall during a hunting trip. As he fights to recover, more than 40 of his colleagues at the police department showed up to support his 7-year-old son at his recent hockey game.
Macomb County officials praise bill passed aiming to decrease car thefts
Read full article: Macomb County officials praise bill passed aiming to decrease car theftsMichigan legislature passed a bipartisan safety bill in July 2024 that would make it illegal to possess and use key-programming devices to steal cars known as ProPAD devices.
DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outages
Read full article: DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outagesDTE Energy announced that $100 million is being invested into three new electric substations in Metro Detroit as the company works to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages.