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In battleground Georgia, some poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway election
Read full article: In battleground Georgia, some poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway electionThere are more than 47,000 people in Bibb County, Georgia, about 80 miles south of Atlanta, who are eligible to vote but don't.
A teen accused of killing his mom in Florida was once charged in Oklahoma in his dad's death
Read full article: A teen accused of killing his mom in Florida was once charged in Oklahoma in his dad's deathA teenager who is accused of stabbing his mother to death in Florida was freed last year after charges were dropped in the fatal shooting of his father in Oklahoma.
Trying to help all women by opening up the conversation about menopause
Read full article: Trying to help all women by opening up the conversation about menopauseKimberly Gill is trying to help all women by opening up the conversation about menopause. She shared her own stories and spoke with a specialist.
9th victim injured in Rochester Hills mass shooting released from hospital
Read full article: 9th victim injured in Rochester Hills mass shooting released from hospitalOfficials say the ninth and final victim injured in the June 15 random shooting at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills was released from the hospital.
Police launch probe into alleged abduction of British teen Alex Batty who went missing 6 years ago
Read full article: Police launch probe into alleged abduction of British teen Alex Batty who went missing 6 years agoPolice say they've launched a criminal investigation into the alleged abduction of British teenager Alex Batty who was missing for six years.
Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins
Read full article: Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban beginsA Florida mother tearfully testified that her family could be torn apart if the state's ban on trans health care for children is allowed to take effect.
Mourners in heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb remember Muslim boy killed as kind, energetic
Read full article: Mourners in heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb remember Muslim boy killed as kind, energeticCrowds of mourners in a heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb paid respects to a 6-year-old Muslim boy killed in an alleged hate crime.
Detroit mother pleads no contest to charges related to her leaving a baby during a housefire
Read full article: Detroit mother pleads no contest to charges related to her leaving a baby during a housefireOn Tuesday, a Detroit mother pleaded no contest to charges claiming she didnโt tell firefighters her 18-month-old adopted daughter was inside her burning home.
Woman still missing 4 years after car found crashed off road near Sturgis, Michigan
Read full article: Woman still missing 4 years after car found crashed off road near Sturgis, MichiganFour years ago, a 23-year-old womanโs vehicle was found off the road near Sturgis, Michigan, but she had vanished.
Mother demands answers after bus driver allegedly fights 12-year-old daughter in viral video
Read full article: Mother demands answers after bus driver allegedly fights 12-year-old daughter in viral videoThe mother of a seventh grader is demanding answers after a bus driver allegedly fought her 12-year-old daughter, seen in a video that has since gone viral.
Farmington Hills man sentenced for motherโs murder from 2017
Read full article: Farmington Hills man sentenced for motherโs murder from 2017A Farmington Hills man was sentenced for murdering his mother back in 2017. The judge listened to hours of challenges and objections from Muhammad Altantawi before handing down the sentence of 35-60 years for murder.
Local mom is featured in new documentary about motherhood
Read full article: Local mom is featured in new documentary about motherhoodIf thereโs one thing working moms know, itโs that life isnโt fair sometimes, managing the job and the home can take an emotional toll and a new documentary aims to show how it impacts women, families, and society at large.
First-grade student found wandering more than half a mile away from Detroit school
Read full article: First-grade student found wandering more than half a mile away from Detroit schoolA first grade student at Fisher Magnet Lower Academy was found wandering more than a half a mile away from the school
Widow loses everything in Rockwood house fire
Read full article: Widow loses everything in Rockwood house fireThe house seen in the video above is a total loss, and for Sandy Subyak, her heart was already weighty, having lost her daughter four years ago at the age of 34, and then two weeks ago, Subyak lost her husband.
Family calls for justice for military veteran killed in hit and run in Detroit
Read full article: Family calls for justice for military veteran killed in hit and run in DetroitDetroit police search for one driver, possibly two, that may have hit and killed a 58-year-old Detroit Woman. Her family emphasizes the life she led. The mother of two who served in the military died while crossing 7 Mile Road last Wednesday near Telegraph.
Motherโs COVID death inspires Detroit woman to create โhealingโ art space
Read full article: Motherโs COVID death inspires Detroit woman to create โhealingโ art spaceAfter losing her mother to COVID-19, a Detroit woman decided to honor her motherโs life by creating a community art space for women in their childhood home.
Detroit police seek woman missing since March with mental condition, amputated hand
Read full article: Detroit police seek woman missing since March with mental condition, amputated handAnyone who has seen Alasia Oshay Hill or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Experts say pregnant women are being targeted with deliberately false information about COVID vaccine
Read full article: Experts say pregnant women are being targeted with deliberately false information about COVID vaccineA growing amount of deliberately false information about the COVID vaccine is being targeted specifically at women who are pregnant, according to experts.
Mother, 3 children safely exit Detroit home amid barricaded gunman situation
Read full article: Mother, 3 children safely exit Detroit home amid barricaded gunman situationA woman and three children were able to safely exit a Detroit home Friday morning where an armed man has barricaded himself inside.
When breastfeeding doesnโt go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?
Read full article: When breastfeeding doesnโt go as planned: Did you realize all the resources available?If youโre a new mother or an expecting mom-to-be, you donโt need another news article telling you about all the benefits of breastfeeding and breastmilk.
Babysitter accused of assaulting Troy woman during fight over rough handling of children
Read full article: Babysitter accused of assaulting Troy woman during fight over rough handling of childrenA babysitter is accused of assaulting a Troy mother during a fight sparked by what the mother believed was the rough handling of her children, police said.
Another family wants answers regarding loved onesโ remains at Detroit cemetery
Read full article: Another family wants answers regarding loved onesโ remains at Detroit cemeteryThe former company who operated the cemetery told his family they were backed up in burials and suggested another date for the ceremony. When they came back, the company claimed they already buried his mother and has since given him the run-around. Now, heโs not sure what the truth is.
Submit a photo, sweet story to honor the mom in your life this Motherโs Day
Read full article: Submit a photo, sweet story to honor the mom in your life this Motherโs DayMotherโs Day is right around the corner, and there is no better year than this one to take a moment to acknowledge the moms in our lives and all that they do.
17-year-old girl exits moving car, picked up by another car on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: 17-year-old girl exits moving car, picked up by another car on Detroitโs west sideDETROIT โ Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Daria King. According to authorities, King was last seen Sunday at about 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Rutherford Street when she reportedly left her motherโs car while it was still in motion and got into a silver Chevrolet Malibu with tinted windows that had pulled up. Police said her mother was unable to follow the Malibu and that it sped off and ignored traffic control signalsDaria King Details Age 17 years old Height 5โฒ3โณ Weight 150 pounds Clothing White shirt with red writing, black leggings, pink scarf wrapped around her head and brown bootsHer family said she is in good physical condition, but has multiple medical conditions and has not taken her medication. Anyone who has seen Daria King or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak-Up. AdMORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports
Woodhaven business raises money for family after mother dies shielding sons from car crash
Read full article: Woodhaven business raises money for family after mother dies shielding sons from car crashWOODHAVEN, Mich. โ Friends and family members gathered Sunday to honor Hillarie Galazka, a 29-year-old mother who lost her life protecting her sons. Her family said she was killed shielding her twin boys during a crash on I-96, near Davison. She went sideways where the twins went forward,โ Kelley said. โThese little boys witnessed their mother die in front of them. She shielded her little boyโs so they could survive,โ said owner Jade Pham.
Motherโs car stolen from mechanic shop on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Motherโs car stolen from mechanic shop on Detroitโs west sideDETROIT โ A mother is without a car after thieves stole it from a repair shop on Detroitโs west side. โI had to get it repaired because somebody had put my car on the back,โ India said. India and her father dropped the car off at A-1 Auto transmission on 8 Mile Road a few weeks ago. And for a whole week my car been sitting there,โ India said. India has been able to borrow a family memberโs car, but she knows thatโs only a temporary solution.
Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 21, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 21, 2020DETROIT โ Hereโs what you missed up on Local 4 News at Noon. Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenLisa Marie Reed faced a judge in-person Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to her charges of second degree murder and first degree child abuse.
Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beaten
Read full article: Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenEcorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenPublished: October 21, 2020, 12:22 pmJames Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed and are facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed.
Mom gets 6 months in jail; son drowned in Lake Michigan
Read full article: Mom gets 6 months in jail; son drowned in Lake MichiganHOLLAND, Mich. โ A woman has been sentenced to 180 days in jail for neglecting to keep an eye on her son who drowned in Lake Michigan. Miranda Rowe, 33, of Spring Lake Township appeared in court Monday. Her 6-year-old, Iain, drowned at Holland State Park on June 6, a day of high waves and warnings. Investigators said her son was unattended for at least 15 minutes while she was in a bathroom. More than 50 people this year have drowned in Lake Michigan in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.
Mother charged with abuse after baby left with stranger at Sinai Grace Hospital
Read full article: Mother charged with abuse after baby left with stranger at Sinai Grace HospitalMother charged with abuse after baby left with stranger at Sinai Grace HospitalIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
How Southfield mother found out her daughter, declared dead hours before, was still alive
Read full article: How Southfield mother found out her daughter, declared dead hours before, was still aliveHow Southfield mother found out her daughter, declared dead hours before, was still alivePublished: August 24, 2020, 5:19 pmA Southfield woman said she received a phone call that her daughter was still breathing hours after she had been pronounced dead at their home.
โWhat do you mean sheโs breathing?โ: Southfield mother discusses daughterโs wrongly declared death
Read full article: โWhat do you mean sheโs breathing?โ: Southfield mother discusses daughterโs wrongly declared deathThe Oakland County Medical Examiner released the body to a Detroit funeral home, where the woman was found to be breathing, officials said. LATEST: Sources reveal who declared Southfield woman dead before she was found breathing at funeral homeโIโm devastated that my daughter is going through what sheโs going through,โ she said. โI told them, โAre you absolutely, 100% sure that sheโs gone?โ They said, โYes, maโam, sheโs gone.โโBut hours later, her phone rang again. What do you mean sheโs breathing?โ She said, โMaโam, sheโs in the hospital.โโSouthfield firefighters said there was no foul play at the house, so they contacted the Oakland County Medical Examinerโs office. It was the doctor at the hospital who actually declared the woman dead, sources said.
Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injured
Read full article: Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injuredEcorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injuredPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:40 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.
Ecorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beaten
Read full article: Ecorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beatenEcorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beatenPublished: July 30, 2020, 4:36 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.
Sumatran tiger cub learns to hunt from mother at Poland zoo
Read full article: Sumatran tiger cub learns to hunt from mother at Poland zooIn this undated handout photo provided by the Wroclaw zoo, a little tiger is pictured at the zoo in Wroclaw, Poland. The 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cub is getting to know the world and learning to hunt from her mother at a zoo in southwestern Poland, the first such cub born there in 20 years. The as-yet-unnamed cub was born May 23 as her mother Nuris first offspring and the authorities at the Wroclaw Zoo are overjoyed that the mother is taking very good care of her. (Wroclaw Zoo via AP)WARSAW A 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cub is getting to know the world and learning to hunt from her mother at a zoo in southwestern Poland, the first such cub born there in 20 years. The as-yet-unnamed female cub was born May 23 as her mother Nuris first offspring and the authorities at the Wroclaw Zoo are overjoyed that the mother is taking very good care of her.
Lawsuit: Detroit police sergeant told woman he could make warrant go away if she performed sex acts on him
Read full article: Lawsuit: Detroit police sergeant told woman he could make warrant go away if she performed sex acts on himDETROIT A Detroit mother is filing a lawsuit against a Detroit police sergeant and the city. She said she called police for help with a domestic incident. The sergeant involved in the lawsuit has been identified as Ronald Gibson. The womans attorneys said Gibson told her she had a warrant and he had to arrest her and take her away from her children. The lawsuit alleges that Gibson told the mother that he could make the warrant go away if she performed sex acts on him.
Michigan High School Athletic Association announces fall sports will begin on schedule
Read full article: Michigan High School Athletic Association announces fall sports will begin on scheduleNOVI, Mich. The Michigan High School Athletic Association decided fall sports will be played as normal, not moved to spring as had been considered. In Novi, high school students from all over the region are playing in tournaments. READ: Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categoriesA mother of one of the players is a nurse and she said she is comfortable with her son playing baseball. Especially considering how some districts have already pulled the plug on in-school classes this fall. READ MORE: Fall high school sports to begin as normal in Michigan, with COVID-19 backup plans
Detroit mother spends 33 days on ventilator right after emergency birth due to COVID-19
Read full article: Detroit mother spends 33 days on ventilator right after emergency birth due to COVID-19DETROITv A pregnant Detroit mother who was forced to have an emergency birth when she tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) immediately went on a ventilator for 33 days before waking up to meet her month-old child for the first time. They said they would have to perform an emergency C-section because the coronavirus is very dangerous for the baby. They had to put my on a ventilator, Barcenas said. Barcenas spent 33 days on a ventilator before waking up. We were not going to let that child grow up without a mom.When I first work up, they told me, theyre, like, You had a baby, Barcenas said.
Hear from mother of Shelby Township boy who contracted mysterious syndrome linked to COVID-19
Read full article: Hear from mother of Shelby Township boy who contracted mysterious syndrome linked to COVID-19Hear from mother of Shelby Township boy who contracted mysterious syndrome linked to COVID-19Published: May 19, 2020, 2:36 pmThe mother of a Shelby Township boy who contracted the mysterious syndrome affecting children around the country said her son was perfectly fine and then suddenly had a fever, pneumonia and many other symptoms.
โShe meant a lot to meโ: Mother dies from COVID-19 after battling virus with daughter
Read full article: โShe meant a lot to meโ: Mother dies from COVID-19 after battling virus with daughterDETROIT โ A Metro Detroit mother and daughter both battled coronavirus (COVID-19) together. She meant a lot to me,โ Glenda Johnson said. Johnson and her 83-year-old mother, Linda Hopkins, were both diagnosed with coronavirus. โDetroiters, some of them are not taking it seriously -- and I lost my mother,โ Johnson said. Johnson would like to thank doctors and staff Beaumont Hospital for being so accommodating.
โMy heart is brokenโ -- Downriver nursing home under investigation after COVID-19 deaths
Read full article: โMy heart is brokenโ -- Downriver nursing home under investigation after COVID-19 deathsRIVERVIEW, Mich. โ Metro Detroit nursing homes have been badly impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). April 11 update -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 23,993; Death toll now at 1,392โMy heart is broken," said Carol Albin. "My mom was my best friend.โAlbinโs 81-year-old mother was a resident at Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview. Albin didnโt know coronavirus was in Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home and wasnโt told her mother had suddenly came down with symptoms. โIf I lose him, I donโt know if I can handle this," Albin said.
Mother, baby die in mobile home park fire near Saginaw
Read full article: Mother, baby die in mobile home park fire near SaginawBRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A woman and her baby died Tuesday morning in a mobile home fire near the Michigan city of Saginaw, authorities said. Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze in a mobile home park in Saginaw County's Bridgeport Township. The mother and child were in one of three trailers that caught fire, authorities said. The cause of the fire wasn't immediately known, and the names of the victims weren't released. Bridgeport Township is about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.