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Nonprofit seeks toy donations to bring holiday cheer to kids on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Nonprofit seeks toy donations to bring holiday cheer to kids on Detroit’s west sideA local nonprofit that works to provide resources and services for people across Detroit’s west side is asking for the public’s help right now.
Here’s how you can weigh in on the I-375 redesign project in Detroit
Read full article: Here’s how you can weigh in on the I-375 redesign project in DetroitThe Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting its seventh public meeting to discuss the I-375 redesign project, which has received significant pushback from Detroiters.
Black Leaders Detroit encourages holiday shopping at local boutiques instead of big-box stores
Read full article: Black Leaders Detroit encourages holiday shopping at local boutiques instead of big-box storesA group in Detroit is working to ensure shoppers consider small and minority-owned businesses this Black Friday.
Everyone at Detroit company thought class was ‘stupid.’ Then it saved one of their lives
Read full article: Everyone at Detroit company thought class was ‘stupid.’ Then it saved one of their livesWorkers at a Detroit company thought the CPR classes they were required to take were “stupid” and “dumb," until it saved one of their coworker's lives.
DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outages
Read full article: DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new 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.
Wayne County man wins $2M after buying 3 scratch-off lottery tickets at Dearborn Heights gas station
Read full article: Wayne County man wins $2M after buying 3 scratch-off lottery tickets at Dearborn Heights gas stationA 32-year-old Wayne County man won $2 million after purchasing three Colossal Cashword lottery tickets.
Detroit-area police win appeal over liability in death of woman in custody
Read full article: Detroit-area police win appeal over liability in death of woman in custodyThe Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman while she was in custody in suburban Detroit.
Detroit teen charged after injuring mother, killing 14-year-old boy in shooting, officials say
Read full article: Detroit teen charged after injuring mother, killing 14-year-old boy in shooting, officials sayA 15-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection to killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring his 32-year-old mother in a shooting that stemmed from an argument between children.
Vending machines where people give instead of get coming to Detroit for holiday season
Read full article: Vending machines where people give instead of get coming to Detroit for holiday seasonVending machines, that allow users to give instead of get, are being put in Detroit’s Campus Martius to support charities during the holiday season.
Grandmother mourns ‘Grandma’s Boy’ who was beaten to death by his mother, stepfather in Detroit
Read full article: Grandmother mourns ‘Grandma’s Boy’ who was beaten to death by his mother, stepfather in DetroitA grandmother expressed outrage after her 8-year-old grandson was allegedly beaten to death by his stepdad and mother.
4 charged after 2 killed, others injured in shooting at Detroit house party
Read full article: 4 charged after 2 killed, others injured in shooting at Detroit house partyFour people have been charged in connection to a shooting at a Detroit house party last week that left two people dead, and five others injured, officials announced.
Detroit residents will have option to pay taxes, other fees with cryptocurrency
Read full article: Detroit residents will have option to pay taxes, other fees with cryptocurrencyResidents in Detroit will be able to pay their taxes and other city fees using cryptocurrency next year, officials announced.
‘I’m A Blessing’: Detroit-based nonprofit serves community needs while lifting spirits
Read full article: ‘I’m A Blessing’: Detroit-based nonprofit serves community needs while lifting spiritsWe Are One Community Unity is an organization working to impact some of the city’s most vulnerable residents including the homeless, the underserved, those struggling to make ends meet, or anyone who just needs a helping hand.
Former Taylor employee sentenced for aiding ex-mayor in stealing campaign funds
Read full article: Former Taylor employee sentenced for aiding ex-mayor in stealing campaign fundsA former employee and campaign manager for ex-Taylor Mayor Rick Sollars was sentenced for his role in a bribery conspiracy.
Detroit man charged after allegedly shooting 2 during dispute at Livonia bar
Read full article: Detroit man charged after allegedly shooting 2 during dispute at Livonia barA Detroit man has been charged in connection to injuring two people in a shooting at a Livonia bar over the weekend, police said.
Wayne County man says he’s sending wife on shopping spree after winning $131K lottery prize
Read full article: Wayne County man says he’s sending wife on shopping spree after winning $131K lottery prizeAn 81-year-old Dearborn Heights man says he’s sending his wife on a shopping spree after he won half of a $262,226 Fantasy 5 jackpot.
DIA acquires rare 16th century automation clock for permanent collection
Read full article: DIA acquires rare 16th century automation clock for permanent collectionThe Detroit Institute of Arts recently acquired a 16th century automation clock, which is the first timepiece made before the 1600s to be added to the museum’s permanent collection.
From NICU to “I Do”: Once Premature babies return to Dearborn hospital where their moms' bond began
Read full article: From NICU to “I Do”: Once Premature babies return to Dearborn hospital where their moms' bond beganBorn prematurely just days apart, Rachel and Hayden Sackey celebrated their recent marriage by revisiting Corewell Health Children‘s NICU, where their lifelong friendship began through their mothers’ shared journey.
Taylor girl who allegedly stabbed sister to death could be sentenced as an adult if convicted
Read full article: Taylor girl who allegedly stabbed sister to death could be sentenced as an adult if convictedThe teen accused of stabbing her 7-year-old sister multiple times to death could be sentenced as an adult if she were convicted.
Multiple arrested following fights after John Glenn High School homecoming football game
Read full article: Multiple arrested following fights after John Glenn High School homecoming football gameWayne Westland School District is implementing new rules to its remaining football home games after multiple juveniles were arrested and officers were allegedly assaulted following one of its high school’s homecoming games on Friday.
How ‘flush toilet’ note led to Taylor girl stabbing 7-year-old sister to death with 2 knives
Read full article: How ‘flush toilet’ note led to Taylor girl stabbing 7-year-old sister to death with 2 knivesA note left in the bathroom allegedly led to a 13-year-old girl stabbing her sister to death over the weekend.
Intoxicated man shoots neighbor over noise dispute in Southgate, police say
Read full article: Intoxicated man shoots neighbor over noise dispute in Southgate, police sayA man was arrested Wednesday evening after shooting someone several times and then barricading himself from officers for a brief period.
3-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in face with mother’s gun on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: 3-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in face with mother’s gun on Detroit’s east sideA 3-year-old boy has accidentally shot himself in the face with his mother’s gun on Detroit’s east side.
Police seek help identifying masked gunman involved in Dearborn Heights bank robbery
Read full article: Police seek help identifying masked gunman involved in Dearborn Heights bank robberyThe Dearborn Heights Police Department is seeking the community’s help in searching for a gunman who robbed a Flagstar Bank.
Should mother of teen who crashed car killing Grosse Pointe friend be charged? A look at the case
Read full article: Should mother of teen who crashed car killing Grosse Pointe friend be charged? A look at the caseThe parents of a Grosse Pointe teen killed in a high-speed crash are asking Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to charge the mother of the young man who was driving.
Grosse Pointe teen’s deadly crash raises parental responsibility questions
Read full article: Grosse Pointe teen’s deadly crash raises parental responsibility questionsThe parents of a Grosse Pointe teen killed in a high-speed crash are asking Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to charge the mother of the young man who was driving.
Detroit police search for driver in critical hit-and-run involving 46-year-old man
Read full article: Detroit police search for driver in critical hit-and-run involving 46-year-old manThe Detroit Police Department is searching for the driver involved in a critical hit-and-run crash involving a 46-year-old man.
Police search for man connected to vehicle explosions outside Detroit post office
Read full article: Police search for man connected to vehicle explosions outside Detroit post officeThe Detroit Police Department is seeking help identifying the man involved in blowing up multiple vehicles outside of a post office on the city’s east side.
Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO barred from selling assets amid fraud case
Read full article: Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO barred from selling assets amid fraud caseA federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith, preventing him from transferring or selling assets amid accusations of stealing $39.3 million over 12 years.
Redford man arrested for performing sex acts in front of women inside popular stores
Read full article: Redford man arrested for performing sex acts in front of women inside popular storesA Redford man heads to court Thursday on some shocking charges as he is accused of confronting young women as they shopped in popular stores in Livonia and then performing a sex act in front of them.
Warrant issued for man charged in 2021 fentanyl overdose death of Birmingham teen
Read full article: Warrant issued for man charged in 2021 fentanyl overdose death of Birmingham teenThe man charged in the fentanyl-overdose death of the grandson of Detroit radio icon J.P. McCarthy was a no-show in court Wednesday, March 27.