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Community leaders urge engagement to combat violence in wake of Michigan State Fair shooting
Read full article: Community leaders urge engagement to combat violence in wake of Michigan State Fair shootingA familiar face in Darean “Dee Dee” Davis is missing as students enter the second week of classes at University High School.
Michigan State Fair opens with shorter hours, requires adult supervision after deadly shooting
Read full article: Michigan State Fair opens with shorter hours, requires adult supervision after deadly shootingThe Michigan State Fair opened Sunday with shorter hours and a requirement that minors have adult supervision after a deadly shooting.
Dog stolen by 2 men from family’s front yard on Detroit’s west side is returned
Read full article: Dog stolen by 2 men from family’s front yard on Detroit’s west side is returnedThe Butter Cow mascot for the Michigan State Fair, stolen from a family’s front yard by two men on Detroit’s west side, has been returned.
Stolen Butter Cow mascot for Michigan State Fair returned to family on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Stolen Butter Cow mascot for Michigan State Fair returned to family on Detroit’s west sideThe Butter Cow mascot for the Michigan State Fair, stolen from a family’s front yard by two men on Detroit’s west side, has been returned.
Lots happening around the D Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Lots happening around the D Labor Day weekendWell the unofficial end of summer Labor Day weekend is here, so that means we need to get out and have some fun! There’s plenty of events happening in just about every community in Metro Detroit. Of course there are the big events, Arts, Beats and Eats in Royal Oak, The Michigan State Fair in Novi and The Detroit International Jazz Festival in Downtown Detroit, but there are a lot of smaller events happening as well.
A cool zoo is coming to the D
Read full article: A cool zoo is coming to the DWho’s up for a family-friendly event featuring everything from live music and fair rides to a high-diving show, livestock, giant pumpkins, and exotic animals? You are in luck because it’s all happening over Labor Day Weekend at the Michigan State Fair, and Jim DeBerry, director of Cool Zoo Wildlife Conservation, and his daughter, Annabelle DeBerry, the junior zoo keeper, stopped by “Live in the D” to show off some adorable animals that will be there.
LIVE STREAM: Detroit mayor to announce proposed sale at former State Fairgrounds
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Detroit mayor to announce proposed sale at former State FairgroundsDETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will hold a news briefing at 11 a.m. Tuesday to announce a proposed sale of acreage at the former State Fairgrounds that could generate over 1,000 new jobs. Watch the news briefing live at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the video player above. Officials say the proposal would sell 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds to a development team. The city of Detroit purchased the 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds for $7 million in 2018. Ex-NBA star Earvin Magic Johnsons Magic Plus LLC development company bought about 16 acres from the land bank for just over $29,500 per acre.
Detroit mayor: Amazon distribution center proposed for former State Fairgrounds site
Read full article: Detroit mayor: Amazon distribution center proposed for former State Fairgrounds siteDETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday a proposal that would bring a new Amazon distribution center to the former State Fairgrounds site by 2022. Two development groups, Hillwood Investment Properties and the Sterling Group, are slated to purchase 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds site from the city of Detroit -- and Amazon is expected to be their first tenant. The Detroit City Council is expected to review a purchase agreement in September after its summer recess, officials said. The city of Detroit previously purchased the 142 acres at the former State Fairgrounds for $7 million in 2018. The city of Detroit purchased 142 acres at the site of the former State Fairgrounds in 2018.
Take a glimpse at the Michigan State Fair's Caribbean High Dive Show
Read full article: Take a glimpse at the Michigan State Fair's Caribbean High Dive ShowWatch this video to view footage of one of the high divers participating in the Dueling Pirates at the Michigan State Fair's Caribbean High Dive Show.
How the I-96 'Flex Route' will...
Read full article: How the I-96 'Flex Route' will...from Lafayette Blvd to Porter Ave left two lanes closed for construction starting on Wednesday. SB M-5 from Pontiac Trail to Maple Rd left two lanes closed for construction starting Wednesday. SB US-24 (Telegraph Rd) from Pennsylvania Road to West Road closed for construction starting Thursday. from Pennsylvania Road to West Road closed for construction starting Thursday. WB I-94 from I-96 to Michigan Ave closed for construction starting Friday, lasting through the weekend.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 3, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 3, 2019(WDIV)DETROIT - ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Aug. 3, 2019Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson died Saturday morning of pancreatic cancer at his Independence Township home. More local headlines:For more Local News head to ClickOnDetroit.com/news/local. LOCAL 4 Community calendarAug. 6 -- Primary election day for many communities across Michigan Aug. 8 -- World Cat Day Aug. 8 -- National Book Lovers Day Aug. 9 -- Impractical Jokers bring tour to DTEAug. 17 -- Renaissance Festival begins! Aug. 17 -- Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 29 -- Michigan State Fair begins Aug. 30 -- Arts, Beats and Eats weekend Check the Live Guide calendar for more local events, and post your own. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here.
Most-read stories of the week, what's happening today!
Read full article: Most-read stories of the week, what's happening today!-- @thegirl.explores/Instagram, Saint Joseph, MIIt's the weekend! But in Metro Detroit, a picture-perfect August day. Another alligator has been found in a state where alligators do not natively reside, just days after the last sighting in Metro Detroit. Local events happening today: Here's what's on the extended calendar:Aug. 17 -- Renaissance Festival begins! -- @thegirl.explores/Instagram, Saint Joseph, MISubmit your photo:Hit us up on Instagram -- @local4newsOr post to StormPinsSend us a News Tip here.