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17 years later: Family continues search for missing Wayne County woman
Read full article: 17 years later: Family continues search for missing Wayne County womanAugust 27, 2025, marks the 17-year anniversary of Alicia Digna’s disappearance. Her family, who has not stopped searching since the day she went missing, said every day without her still feels empty. Alicia was last seen in Romulus back in 2008.

Church leaders accused of exploiting call center workers in multistate money laundering conspiracy
Read full article: Church leaders accused of exploiting call center workers in multistate money laundering conspiracyTwo self-professed religious leaders are facing federal charges for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money-laundering conspiracy across four states, including Michigan.

Stellantis to invest over $41M to build new parts distribution center in Georgia
Read full article: Stellantis to invest over $41M to build new parts distribution center in GeorgiaStellantis announced Wednesday that it is investing more than $41 million to build a new Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Georgia.

17 years later: Family continues search for missing Wayne County woman
Read full article: 17 years later: Family continues search for missing Wayne County womanAugust 27, 2025, marks the 17-year anniversary of Alicia Digna’s disappearance. Her family, who has not stopped searching since the day she went missing, said every day without her still feels empty. Alicia was last seen in Romulus back in 2008.

Church leaders accused of exploiting call center workers in multistate money laundering conspiracy
Read full article: Church leaders accused of exploiting call center workers in multistate money laundering conspiracyTwo self-professed religious leaders are facing federal charges for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money-laundering conspiracy across four states, including Michigan.

Man dies after being hit by truck in Pontiac’s fifth deadly pedestrian crash this year
Read full article: Man dies after being hit by truck in Pontiac’s fifth deadly pedestrian crash this yearA 77-year-old West Bloomfield man died after he was hit by a truck in Pontiac on Monday afternoon, marking the city’s fifth deadly crash involving a pedestrian this year.

Bloomfield Township mom turns bold idea into buzzing eyewear brand amid trade uncertainty
Read full article: Bloomfield Township mom turns bold idea into buzzing eyewear brand amid trade uncertaintyAs talks surrounding tariffs continue to ripple through international markets, local entrepreneurs are closely monitoring production costs, prices, and profit margins.

35-year-old man charged with groping 16-year-old girl at Oakland County supermarket
Read full article: 35-year-old man charged with groping 16-year-old girl at Oakland County supermarketNathan McDonald, a 35-year-old resident of Oakland County, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
City of Farmington Hills’ longest-serving employee to retire after 48 years
Read full article: City of Farmington Hills’ longest-serving employee to retire after 48 yearsThe City of Farmington Hills’ longest-serving employee, Jim Cubera, is retiring at the end of the month, after 48 years of service.

‘Have mercy on your soul’: Teen gets 25+ years in prison for deadly Sterling Heights crash
Read full article: ‘Have mercy on your soul’: Teen gets 25+ years in prison for deadly Sterling Heights crashThe teen found guilty of murder and several other charges in connection with a Sterling Heights crash that killed a woman and her unborn child will spend at least 25 years behind bars.

Man dies after being electrocuted while working on mechanical lift in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Man dies after being electrocuted while working on mechanical lift in Sterling HeightsA man has died after being electrocuted while working on a mechanical lift in Sterling Heights on Monday.

Man electrocuted while elevated on mechanical lift in Sterling Heights has succumbed to injuries
Read full article: Man electrocuted while elevated on mechanical lift in Sterling Heights has succumbed to injuriesThe man who was found unresponsive mid-air after getting electrocuted while on a mechanical lift in Sterling Heights has died.

Man found unresponsive mid-air after being electrocuted while on mechanical lift in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Man found unresponsive mid-air after being electrocuted while on mechanical lift in Sterling HeightsA man was found unresponsive mid-air after he got electrocuted while on a mechanical lift in Sterling Heights.

Foster father recalls night wife, father-in-law were murdered in Washtenaw County home invasion
Read full article: Foster father recalls night wife, father-in-law were murdered in Washtenaw County home invasionEight months later, Jeffrey Bernhard is dedicated to being a single father and is leaning on his faith,

Police investigate multiple reports of man peeping near University of Michigan campus
Read full article: Police investigate multiple reports of man peeping near University of Michigan campusDelaney has been living in her home on White Street while working a summer job and says she caught a man trying to record her through her windows on three separate occasions over the past few weeks.

State holding clinic in Metro Detroit to help people regain driving privileges -- what to know
Read full article: State holding clinic in Metro Detroit to help people regain driving privileges -- what to knowThe Michigan Secretary of State is holding a clinic in Metro Detroit on Wednesday to help eligible drivers better understand how to get their driving privileges restored.

Dining closures at Eastern Michigan University spark backlash from students with meal plans
Read full article: Dining closures at Eastern Michigan University spark backlash from students with meal plansEastern Michigan University students are returning to campus with fewer dining options this fall, leaving many who prepaid for meal plans upset.

Chinese student pleads no contest to smuggling biological materials to Michigan
Read full article: Chinese student pleads no contest to smuggling biological materials to MichiganA Chinese student at the University of Michigan pleaded no contest Tuesday to smuggling charges following her arrest at Detroit Metro Airport in June.

‘Super drunk’ driver hits Livingston County Sheriff’s vehicle during traffic stop
Read full article: ‘Super drunk’ driver hits Livingston County Sheriff’s vehicle during traffic stopThe driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a breath test reportedly showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20%.

Man killed in St. Clair County hit-and-run, family pleads for answers
Read full article: Man killed in St. Clair County hit-and-run, family pleads for answersA 34-year-old man riding his bike was found dead after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in St. Clair County. His family is now pleading for the driver to come forward.

Bicyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run in St. Clair County; police searching for suspect vehicle
Read full article: Bicyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run in St. Clair County; police searching for suspect vehicleA man riding his bike was found dead after being struck by a vehicle in St. Clair County.

Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys rejects final offer, files strike notice
Read full article: Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys rejects final offer, files strike noticeMembers of Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Genesee County have overwhelmingly rejected their employer’s last, best, and final offer and have filed a 10-day notice of their intent to strike.

How an MRSA infection led to a lawsuit against an Ann Arbor hotel
Read full article: How an MRSA infection led to a lawsuit against an Ann Arbor hotelWhat appeared to be an ordinary swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor turned into a medical nightmare for Alexis Williams, who has filed a lawsuit against the hotel alleging negligence that led to a severe antibiotic-resistant infection.

Lawsuit alleges pool at Ann Arbor hotel led to severe antibiotic-resistant infection
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges pool at Ann Arbor hotel led to severe antibiotic-resistant infectionWhat appeared to be an ordinary swim at the Residence Inn Downtown Ann Arbor turned into a medical nightmare for Alexis Williams, who has filed a lawsuit against the hotel alleging negligence that led to a severe antibiotic-resistant infection.
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Detroit Lions trade WR Tim Patrick to Jaguars for draft pick
Read full article: Detroit Lions trade WR Tim Patrick to Jaguars for draft pickThe Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring receiver Tim Patrick from Detroit in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026, a person familiar with negotiations said.

Drier weather in Metro Detroit before rain returns -- Here’s when
Read full article: Drier weather in Metro Detroit before rain returns -- Here’s whenA slight bump in temperatures today although we continue to trend below average through the week. Shower and storm chances arrive on Thursday.

Detroit teacher, coach accused of grooming student appearing in court today -- What to know
Read full article: Detroit teacher, coach accused of grooming student appearing in court today -- What to knowA Detroit teacher and coach accused of sexually assaulting a student is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

Crack, pop, ouch? Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon says too much neck or back cracking could be problematic
Read full article: Crack, pop, ouch? Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon says too much neck or back cracking could be problematicMany people crack their necks to relieve tension, but is it actually harmful? Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Deborah Benzil weighed in on the topic to separate fact from fiction.

Man dies after being hit by truck in Pontiac’s fifth deadly pedestrian crash this year
Read full article: Man dies after being hit by truck in Pontiac’s fifth deadly pedestrian crash this yearA 77-year-old West Bloomfield man died after he was hit by a truck in Pontiac on Monday afternoon, marking the city’s fifth deadly crash involving a pedestrian this year.

Hamtramck City Council ousts top officials after independent investigation uncovers misconduct
Read full article: Hamtramck City Council ousts top officials after independent investigation uncovers misconductHamtramck city leaders have taken decisive action by firing the city manager and moving to dismiss two other officials named in a recent law firm report, including the police chief.

Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko selected to lead Michigan’s public education system
Read full article: Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko selected to lead Michigan’s public education systemDr. Glenn M. Maleyko, superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, has been chosen as Michigan’s next state superintendent.

Gaps in PPO process exposed after fatal shooting of Henry Ford Hospital employee
Read full article: Gaps in PPO process exposed after fatal shooting of Henry Ford Hospital employeeMario Green had spent years tormenting his ex-wife, Latricia Brown, according to the two personal protection orders she sought against him earlier this summer.

Man killed in St. Clair County hit-and-run, family pleads for answers
Read full article: Man killed in St. Clair County hit-and-run, family pleads for answersA 34-year-old man riding his bike was found dead after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in St. Clair County. His family is now pleading for the driver to come forward.

Michigan House passes budget, moving state closer to avoiding government shutdown
Read full article: Michigan House passes budget, moving state closer to avoiding government shutdownJust hours after, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer convened a crucial meeting with legislative leaders on Tuesday to discuss the state budget stalemate.

Innovative medical chair from MSU targets pressure injury prevention and nursing support
Read full article: Innovative medical chair from MSU targets pressure injury prevention and nursing supportThe invention aims to solve a painful and costly problem faced by patients with limited mobility.

Bloomfield Township mom turns bold idea into buzzing eyewear brand amid trade uncertainty
Read full article: Bloomfield Township mom turns bold idea into buzzing eyewear brand amid trade uncertaintyAs talks surrounding tariffs continue to ripple through international markets, local entrepreneurs are closely monitoring production costs, prices, and profit margins.

Man charged with reckless driving in Detroit crash that killed 2 children, seriously injured another
Read full article: Man charged with reckless driving in Detroit crash that killed 2 children, seriously injured anotherAmir Khalid has been charged with a fatal car crash that killed two children and seriously injured another child in Detroit.

35-year-old man charged with groping 16-year-old girl at Oakland County supermarket
Read full article: 35-year-old man charged with groping 16-year-old girl at Oakland County supermarketNathan McDonald, a 35-year-old resident of Oakland County, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Gov. Whitmer signs bills that criminalize sexually explicit deepfakes
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer signs bills that criminalize sexually explicit deepfakesGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills into law that make it a crime to create and distribute AI-generated content of people in sexual situations without their consent.

Midweek temperature roller coaster brings chilly mornings, sunny afternoons to Metro Detroit
Read full article: Midweek temperature roller coaster brings chilly mornings, sunny afternoons to Metro DetroitA fall-like start to Wednesday, but then warming up in the afternoon to 74 degrees. Our normal high is 80.

Hero comes home: Ensign Eugene Mandeberg, lost in WWII’s final aerial dogfight, to be buried in Livonia
Read full article: Hero comes home: Ensign Eugene Mandeberg, lost in WWII’s final aerial dogfight, to be buried in LivoniaEnsign Eugene Mandeberg, a U.S. Naval Aviator and Detroit native, will be laid to rest with full military honors in Livonia.

‘Have mercy on your soul’: Teen gets 25+ years in prison for deadly Sterling Heights crash
Read full article: ‘Have mercy on your soul’: Teen gets 25+ years in prison for deadly Sterling Heights crashThe teen found guilty of murder and several other charges in connection with a Sterling Heights crash that killed a woman and her unborn child will spend at least 25 years behind bars.

Neighbors help rescue children in Detroit fire that claimed grandmother’s life
Read full article: Neighbors help rescue children in Detroit fire that claimed grandmother’s lifeFire officials said the response time was four minutes, but in those critical first moments, the entire neighborhood stepped up to help save lives.

Dearborn man in coma, suspect charged with attempted murder after targeted SUV attack
Read full article: Dearborn man in coma, suspect charged with attempted murder after targeted SUV attackA 40-year-old Dearborn man is in a medically induced coma after he was intentionally hit by an SUV while crossing Michigan Avenue, after he reported to police that he was concerned about his own safety.