LOCAL NEWS
Detroit Auto Show opens to public with latest cars, classics and interactive rides
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show opens to public with latest cars, classics and interactive ridesThe Detroit Auto Show opened to the public Saturday, Jan. 17, drawing crowds eager to see the latest vehicles and automotive technology.
Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lot
Read full article: Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lotA 28-year-old Canton man died Friday after being pinned beneath his snow plow while performing maintenance in a Southfield parking lot, police said.
GEICO denies crash claim, sues Michigan mom for not listing 12-year-old on car insurance policy
Read full article: GEICO denies crash claim, sues Michigan mom for not listing 12-year-old on car insurance policyGEICO is suing a Southfield-area woman because she did not list her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.
Detroit Auto Show opens to public with latest cars, classics and interactive rides
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show opens to public with latest cars, classics and interactive ridesThe Detroit Auto Show opened to the public Saturday, Jan. 17, drawing crowds eager to see the latest vehicles and automotive technology.
Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lot
Read full article: Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lotA 28-year-old Canton man died Friday after being pinned beneath his snow plow while performing maintenance in a Southfield parking lot, police said.
Ford worker suspended after calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’ during plant visit in Dearborn
Read full article: Ford worker suspended after calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’ during plant visit in DearbornA Ford worker was suspended after calling President Donald Trump a “pedophile protector” during his visit to a plant in Dearborn this week, which resulted in the president flipping him off.
Judge removed from case debating Grosse Pointe Farms parents’ responsibility in teen driving death
Read full article: Judge removed from case debating Grosse Pointe Farms parents’ responsibility in teen driving deathA judge has been removed from a case that sparked debate over how accountable parents should be for their children’s reckless driving.
Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lot
Read full article: Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lotA 28-year-old Canton man died Friday after being pinned beneath his snow plow while performing maintenance in a Southfield parking lot, police said.
Ex-employee says Oxford Center brushed off safety concerns years before hyperbaric chamber death
Read full article: Ex-employee says Oxford Center brushed off safety concerns years before hyperbaric chamber deathYears before a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion, a former Oxford Center employee said he repeatedly raised safety concerns with leadership, including the lack of grounding straps and children being treated alone.
GEICO denies crash claim, sues Michigan mom for not listing 12-year-old on car insurance policy
Read full article: GEICO denies crash claim, sues Michigan mom for not listing 12-year-old on car insurance policyGEICO is suing a Southfield-area woman because she did not list her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.
Truck repair completed for Oakland County couple after parts delay left them stranded for over a month
Read full article: Truck repair completed for Oakland County couple after parts delay left them stranded for over a monthA 79-year-old Clarkston man has finally gotten his Chevrolet Silverado back after more than a month without the vehicle due to a parts delay.
Southfield police investigate death of 28-year-old snow plow driver pinned under vehicle
Read full article: Southfield police investigate death of 28-year-old snow plow driver pinned under vehicleThe Southfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 28-year-old driver that got pinned under the vehicle.
Police arrest 6 involved in Shelby Township prostitution, human trafficking ring
Read full article: Police arrest 6 involved in Shelby Township prostitution, human trafficking ringThe Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has charged six people who were involved in a prostitution and human trafficking ring.
Snow-covered neighborhood streets slow traffic as Metro Detroit cities declare emergencies
Read full article: Snow-covered neighborhood streets slow traffic as Metro Detroit cities declare emergenciesMany residents woke up to neighborhood roads still covered in snow, making school drop-offs and commuting difficult. Residents are encouraged to check with their local municipality for specific snow emergency rules and to stay patient as crews work to clear roads.
‘They just left her’: Family seeks answers after Eastpointe hit-and-run injures 18-year-old daughter
Read full article: ‘They just left her’: Family seeks answers after Eastpointe hit-and-run injures 18-year-old daughterA family is seeking answers after someone hit their 18-year-old daughter in Eastpointe on Tuesday night and drove off, leaving the teen in the roadway with serious injuries.
Man accused of robbing bank in Wisconsin arrested for retail fraud in Macomb County
Read full article: Man accused of robbing bank in Wisconsin arrested for retail fraud in Macomb CountyA man connected to a bank robbery in Wisconsin was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a retail fraud investigation in Shelby Township.
Teen faces multiple felony charges for threatening Warren high school student with pneumatic gun
Read full article: Teen faces multiple felony charges for threatening Warren high school student with pneumatic gunMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that a teen has been charged with threatening a student with a pneumatic gun at Warren Cousino High School.
Washtenaw County judge rejects bond request for Buster Robbins in 1989 Beverly Wivell murder case
Read full article: Washtenaw County judge rejects bond request for Buster Robbins in 1989 Beverly Wivell murder caseAccused killer Buster Robbins was back in Washtenaw County Circuit Court on Friday, and attorneys on both sides were seeking more time for evidence to be presented in the nearly 37-year-old murder case.
Detroit man sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for carjacking, firearm charges
Read full article: Detroit man sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for carjacking, firearm chargesA Detroit man was sentenced to 102 months in federal prison following his convictions for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
Driver shot, killed by Washtenaw County deputies in Ypsilanti had no gun, sheriff says
Read full article: Driver shot, killed by Washtenaw County deputies in Ypsilanti had no gun, sheriff saysThe Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has clarified that a driver who was shot and killed by deputies after reportedly pointing a shotgun at them actually didn’t have a firearm at all.
Report: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud to be named University of Michigan president
Read full article: Report: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud to be named University of Michigan presidentThe University of Michigan has selected its next president. Kent Syverud, the current chancellor of Syracuse University, will be officially appointed as Michigan’s 16th president tomorrow, Jan. 12.
Michigan meat market welcomes customers back after pepper spray incident
Read full article: Michigan meat market welcomes customers back after pepper spray incidentNearly a week after a confrontation left one of its owners pepper‑sprayed and its doors closed, Zimmerman’s Meat Market in Marine City has reopened.
Winter conditions cause rollover crash, driver ejected and killed in Kenockee Township
Read full article: Winter conditions cause rollover crash, driver ejected and killed in Kenockee TownshipA 37-year-old man from Kenockee Township died following a rollover crash caused by snow and ice-covered roads.
2 charged after restroom shooting following basketball game at Flint community college
Read full article: 2 charged after restroom shooting following basketball game at Flint community collegeTwo men have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred at Ballenger Fieldhouse on the campus of Mott Community College in Flint.
Bodycam captures harrowing rescue by first responders during Grand Blanc Township church attack
Read full article: Bodycam captures harrowing rescue by first responders during Grand Blanc Township church attackNewly released body camera footage shows Genesee County sheriff’s deputies rushing into thick smoke and breaking windows to rescue survivors during a deadly attack at a Grand Blanc Township church in September.
Viral videos prompt police action in Flint child abuse case
Read full article: Viral videos prompt police action in Flint child abuse caseDozens of Ring camera videos showing graphic content of a woman abusing a 10-month-old baby went viral on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok before many were taken down.
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Ex-employee says Oxford Center brushed off safety concerns years before hyperbaric chamber death
Read full article: Ex-employee says Oxford Center brushed off safety concerns years before hyperbaric chamber deathYears before a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion, a former Oxford Center employee said he repeatedly raised safety concerns with leadership, including the lack of grounding straps and children being treated alone.
Truck repair completed for Oakland County couple after parts delay left them stranded for over a month
Read full article: Truck repair completed for Oakland County couple after parts delay left them stranded for over a monthA 79-year-old Clarkston man has finally gotten his Chevrolet Silverado back after more than a month without the vehicle due to a parts delay.
Morning 4: Detroit hospital accused of withholding info in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Detroit hospital accused of withholding info in ex-nurse sex abuse investigation -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Ford worker suspended after calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’ during plant visit in Dearborn
Read full article: Ford worker suspended after calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’ during plant visit in DearbornA Ford worker was suspended after calling President Donald Trump a “pedophile protector” during his visit to a plant in Dearborn this week, which resulted in the president flipping him off.
21 arrested in Metro Detroit human trafficking sting
Read full article: 21 arrested in Metro Detroit human trafficking stingA covert law enforcement operation in Metro Detroit this week led to the arrest of more than 20 people in connection with human trafficking–related activity, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
Southfield police investigate death of 28-year-old snow plow driver pinned under vehicle
Read full article: Southfield police investigate death of 28-year-old snow plow driver pinned under vehicleThe Southfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 28-year-old driver that got pinned under the vehicle.
Judge removed from case debating Grosse Pointe Farms parents’ responsibility in teen driving death
Read full article: Judge removed from case debating Grosse Pointe Farms parents’ responsibility in teen driving deathA judge has been removed from a case that sparked debate over how accountable parents should be for their children’s reckless driving.
Dittrich Furs to restock during liquidation sale before closing its doors after 132 years
Read full article: Dittrich Furs to restock during liquidation sale before closing its doors after 132 yearsThe owners of Dittrich Furs are still retiring, but they will continue restocking as they run a liquidation sale in Detroit.
Police arrest 6 involved in Shelby Township prostitution, human trafficking ring
Read full article: Police arrest 6 involved in Shelby Township prostitution, human trafficking ringThe Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has charged six people who were involved in a prostitution and human trafficking ring.
Prosecutors rule security guard acted in self-defense in shooting that killed woman outside Southfield bar
Read full article: Prosecutors rule security guard acted in self-defense in shooting that killed woman outside Southfield barA security guard who shot and killed a woman outside a Southfield bar will not face charges.
Washtenaw County judge rejects bond request for Buster Robbins in 1989 Beverly Wivell murder case
Read full article: Washtenaw County judge rejects bond request for Buster Robbins in 1989 Beverly Wivell murder caseAccused killer Buster Robbins was back in Washtenaw County Circuit Court on Friday, and attorneys on both sides were seeking more time for evidence to be presented in the nearly 37-year-old murder case.
‘We’re not living there’: Tenants displaced by Southfield apartment fire say they’re still charged rent
Read full article: ‘We’re not living there’: Tenants displaced by Southfield apartment fire say they’re still charged rentA Southfield apartment building caught fire a few days before Christmas. Many tenants are still living in hotel rooms, but they say a charge for January’s rent is still appearing on their accounts.
Tiny black bugs on snow? What to know about ‘Snow Fleas’ showing up in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Tiny black bugs on snow? What to know about ‘Snow Fleas’ showing up in Metro DetroitWith the cold, wet weather across Metro Detroit, some residents have noticed tiny black bugs jumping around on snow and sidewalks.
Snow-covered neighborhood streets slow traffic as Metro Detroit cities declare emergencies
Read full article: Snow-covered neighborhood streets slow traffic as Metro Detroit cities declare emergenciesMany residents woke up to neighborhood roads still covered in snow, making school drop-offs and commuting difficult. Residents are encouraged to check with their local municipality for specific snow emergency rules and to stay patient as crews work to clear roads.
Whole milk returning to school cafeterias nationwide under new law signed by President Trump
Read full article: Whole milk returning to school cafeterias nationwide under new law signed by President TrumpTo help clarify what this means for parents and students, Rayshawnda Temple, a nutrition and physical activity educator with Michigan State University Extension, shared insights.
More snow this weekend with bitter cold stretch in Metro Detroit: What to know
Read full article: More snow this weekend with bitter cold stretch in Metro Detroit: What to knowThe Detroit Auto Show doesn’t just bring cars to the Motor City, as it almost always brings snow, cold, and a deep layer of slush for the charity preview.
‘They just left her’: Family seeks answers after Eastpointe hit-and-run injures 18-year-old daughter
Read full article: ‘They just left her’: Family seeks answers after Eastpointe hit-and-run injures 18-year-old daughterA family is seeking answers after someone hit their 18-year-old daughter in Eastpointe on Tuesday night and drove off, leaving the teen in the roadway with serious injuries.
Detroit woman accused of decade-long federal student aid fraud scheme
Read full article: Detroit woman accused of decade-long federal student aid fraud schemeA Detroit woman due in federal court this week is accused of running a decade-long scheme that used other people’s identities to obtain millions of dollars in federal student aid — and then routed much of that money back to herself through bank accounts, debit cards and Cash App transfers, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in Wayne County.
Passenger who tried to open exit door mid-flight while headed to DTW sentenced
Read full article: Passenger who tried to open exit door mid-flight while headed to DTW sentencedThe passenger who attempted to open an exit door mid-flight while heading to Detroit Metro Airport from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, strep throat, RSV, weather-related falls
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, strep throat, RSV, weather-related fallsHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.