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Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal charge
Read full article: Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal chargeA man who was arrested in connection with a fire at a Southwest Detroit grocery store is facing a federal charge.
He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison
Read full article: He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prisonA Michigan man will spend decades behind bars after running over and killing his best friend -- who had served as a groomsman at his wedding that day.
Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal charge
Read full article: Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal chargeA man who was arrested in connection with a fire at a Southwest Detroit grocery store is facing a federal charge.
Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contest
Read full article: Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contestA Wayne County man who was charged with allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a minor pleaded no contest.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled scene
Read full article: Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled sceneA man was killed in Oakland County over the weekend when he was struck by two cars and left in the middle of the street.
What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replaced
Read full article: What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replacedA broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills has been replaced. But the work is just starting, leaving northern Oakland County under a state of emergency.
‘No showers, no laundry’: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continues
Read full article: ‘No showers, no laundry’: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continuesCrews replaced a broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills on Monday, moving the area closer to restoring service after days of water restrictions across parts of Oakland County.
A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaine
Read full article: A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaineA Macomb County man was arrested after police reportedly found guns, ammunition and cocaine in his home.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contest
Read full article: Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contestThe ex-wife of rapper Eminem, Kimberley Anne Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, pleaded no contest after she was charged with an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damage
Read full article: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damageThe Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will not reopen in time for the 2026-27 skating season following significant damage caused by an EF-1 tornado on April 15.
University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incident
Read full article: University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incidentA spokesperson for the University of Michigan said access to Canvas has been restored across all campuses following a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides the online learning platform.
‘It’s a blessing’: Ypsilanti residents get a helping hand from Habitat for Humanity volunteers
Read full article: ‘It’s a blessing’: Ypsilanti residents get a helping hand from Habitat for Humanity volunteersVolunteers rolled up their sleeves in Ypsilanti’s West Willow neighborhood, cleaning yards and making exterior repairs for residents in need as part of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley’s Rock the Block series.
University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platform
Read full article: University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platformThe University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving “Canvas”, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.
City of Ypsilanti launches new non-police crisis response program for mental health emergencies
Read full article: City of Ypsilanti launches new non-police crisis response program for mental health emergenciesPeople experiencing a mental health crisis in Ypsilanti could soon see a trained specialist, not police, responding to their calls.
Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse case
Read full article: Michigan neighbors put out a firebombing. Turns out they also uncovered child sexual abuse caseA man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
How feds say Michigan man tried to destroy evidence while they were searching his home
Read full article: How feds say Michigan man tried to destroy evidence while they were searching his homeA Michigan man was trying to hide and destroy evidence while federal officials were searching his home, authorities said.
Urine hazing investigation reopened: Michigan school district admits misconduct
Read full article: Urine hazing investigation reopened: Michigan school district admits misconductA mother says her 14-year-old son walked away from the Fowlerville High School wrestling team because he was urinated on in the locker-room showers.
‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shop
Read full article: ‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shopTwo suspects trying to burn down a Monroe cannabis shop ended up setting themselves on fire and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro DetroitThe severe thunderstorm warnings that went into effect earlier for Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair counties have expired, but not before causing damage.
Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we know
Read full article: Swatting call causes massive police response in Marine City -- what we knowThere was a massive police response in Marine City Sunday night after officers thought they were responding to a hostage situation, which ended up being a false report.
He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison
Read full article: He got married, then killed a groomsman. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prisonA Michigan man will spend decades behind bars after running over and killing his best friend -- who had served as a groomsman at his wedding that day.
FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activity
Read full article: FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activityA Michigan man drove from Grand Blanc, Michigan to Ohio and picked up a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home, then brought her back across state lines to a hotel in Fenton, according to the FBI.
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Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled scene
Read full article: Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled sceneA man was killed in Oakland County over the weekend when he was struck by two cars and left in the middle of the street.
A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaine
Read full article: A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaineA Macomb County man was arrested after police reportedly found guns, ammunition and cocaine in his home.
What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replaced
Read full article: What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replacedA broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills has been replaced. But the work is just starting, leaving northern Oakland County under a state of emergency.
Freeze warning and frost advisory in effect across SE Michigan, rain and storms arrive in afternoon
Read full article: Freeze warning and frost advisory in effect across SE Michigan, rain and storms arrive in afternoonA Freeze Warning remains in effect for the Thumb region, while a Frost Advisory covers the remainder of Southeast Michigan through 8 a.m.
Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contest
Read full article: Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contestA Wayne County man who was charged with allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a minor pleaded no contest.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
‘No showers, no laundry’: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continues
Read full article: ‘No showers, no laundry’: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continuesCrews replaced a broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills on Monday, moving the area closer to restoring service after days of water restrictions across parts of Oakland County.
Life without parole for man who shot his ex-girlfriend outside Ferndale workplace
Read full article: Life without parole for man who shot his ex-girlfriend outside Ferndale workplaceGregory Davis has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in connection with the 2023 killing of his girlfriend outside a Ferndale car dealership.
Metro Detroit braces for overnight frost before rain arrives Tuesday
Read full article: Metro Detroit braces for overnight frost before rain arrives TuesdayMetro Detroit is in for another cold night, with frost and near freezing temperatures possible early Tuesday morning before a wetter pattern arrives Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Neighbors, agencies unite to provide clean water amid Oakland County boil advisory
Read full article: Neighbors, agencies unite to provide clean water amid Oakland County boil advisoryAs thousands of people across Oakland County deal with boil-water advisories and restricted water use, government agencies and neighbors are stepping up to ensure families have access to clean drinking water.
Frost Advisory in effect for parts of SE Michigan overnight into Tuesday morning
Read full article: Frost Advisory in effect for parts of SE Michigan overnight into Tuesday morningThe Detroit National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston, Oakland, and Genesee counties from midnight tonight until 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Detroit man accused of killing punk rock singer in 1993 arrested in Panama after 30 years on the run
Read full article: Detroit man accused of killing punk rock singer in 1993 arrested in Panama after 30 years on the runRichard Werstine, accused of the 1993 murder of his roommate Rodney Barger in Detroit, was captured in Panama after evading authorities for over 30 years by using multiple aliases and false identities.
Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damage
Read full article: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor to remain closed for 2026–27 season after tornado damageThe Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will not reopen in time for the 2026-27 skating season following significant damage caused by an EF-1 tornado on April 15.
A 42-inch pipe broke 50 years too soon. Here’s where things stand for Oakland County communities
Read full article: A 42-inch pipe broke 50 years too soon. Here’s where things stand for Oakland County communitiesA water main break in Auburn Hills prompted a State of Emergency and is impacting multiple areas as water supply dwindles.
Water main break forces Oakland County businesses to close during busy weekend
Read full article: Water main break forces Oakland County businesses to close during busy weekendA water main break forced businesses along South Broadway in Lake Orion Township to close during one of their busiest weekends, costing some owners thousands of dollars in lost sales and canceled reservations.
Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contest
Read full article: Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contestThe ex-wife of rapper Eminem, Kimberley Anne Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, pleaded no contest after she was charged with an alleged hit-and-run crash.
‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shop
Read full article: ‘Amateur hour’: Arson suspects set themselves on fire trying to torch Monroe cannabis shopTwo suspects trying to burn down a Monroe cannabis shop ended up setting themselves on fire and the whole thing was caught on camera.
Suspect arrested after shopping cart fire outside SW Detroit grocery store
Read full article: Suspect arrested after shopping cart fire outside SW Detroit grocery storeA suspect is in custody after investigators say someone intentionally set shopping carts on fire outside E & L Supermercado in Southwest Detroit on Monday morning as employees prepared to open the store.
Southfield man charged with hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to neighbor, children
Read full article: Southfield man charged with hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to neighbor, childrenToby Jacob Rhodes, 54, was charged by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald with a hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to his neighbor and to children.