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Florida man pleads guilty after threatening to kill Muslims in Metro Detroit, officials say
Read full article: Florida man pleads guilty after threatening to kill Muslims in Metro Detroit, officials sayA Florida man has pleaded guilty after threatening to kill members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter, officials said.
Detroit man allegedly sexually exploited multiple children before assaulting 12-year-old, court records reveal
Read full article: Detroit man allegedly sexually exploited multiple children before assaulting 12-year-old, court records revealA Detroit man who was charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in a West Bloomfield park in August is also accused of sexually exploiting multiple children, according to court records.
From Foggy to Rainy to Blustery and Snowy all in 24 Hours
Read full article: From Foggy to Rainy to Blustery and Snowy all in 24 HoursWidespread rain across Southeast Michigan this afternoon as a low pressure system develops over the region. Colder air filtering in will eventually result in snow showers developing by early Thursday.
Prosecutors urge judge to keep Michigan school shooter's guilty plea and sentence in place
Read full article: Prosecutors urge judge to keep Michigan school shooter's guilty plea and sentence in placeProsecutors are urging a judge to reject a Michigan school shooter’s request to withdraw his guilty plea in the deaths of four students in 2021.
Tips to prepare for Thanksgiving travel as TSA expects to screen 18.3M travelers
Read full article: Tips to prepare for Thanksgiving travel as TSA expects to screen 18.3M travelersHere are tips for navigating busy airports over the Thanksgiving holiday as TSA expects to screen 18.3 million travelers.
Sheetz expansion sparks concerns among Metro Detroit businesses
Read full article: Sheetz expansion sparks concerns among Metro Detroit businessesA popular gas station is breaking out in Metro Detroit, but not everyone is happy about it. Sheetz plans to open dozens of locations in the next five years. However, one group wants to stop this expansion from happening.
Nearly 2.6 million Michigan residents expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, AAA says
Read full article: Nearly 2.6 million Michigan residents expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, AAA saysNearly 2.6 million residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. AAA says this is an all-time high for Thanksgiving, and 65,000 more travelers than last year.
‘It’s never a victimless crime': Michigan leaders crack down on auto theft with new law
Read full article: ‘It’s never a victimless crime': Michigan leaders crack down on auto theft with new lawAuto theft has been on the rise nationally and in Michigan, with more than 21,000 vehicles stolen in 2021 and over 25,000 stolen in 2022.
City of Detroit launches new ‘Rides to Care’ program for expectant mothers in the city
Read full article: City of Detroit launches new ‘Rides to Care’ program for expectant mothers in the cityAccording to a spokeswoman for the city of Detroit, the new initiative will give “Detroit residents who are pregnant, and anyone who takes care of an infant up to one year of age will receive free transportation to and from prenatal and postpartum doctor visits, plus one year of pediatric appointment for the baby.”
Macomb County officials praise bill passed aiming to decrease car thefts
Read full article: Macomb County officials praise bill passed aiming to decrease car theftsMichigan legislature passed a bipartisan safety bill in July 2024 that would make it illegal to possess and use key-programming devices to steal cars known as ProPAD devices.
Michigan man gets 8 years in prison for telemarketing fraud, must pay $560K in restitution
Read full article: Michigan man gets 8 years in prison for telemarketing fraud, must pay $560K in restitutionA Michigan man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for mail fraud and money laundering in an international telemarketing scheme involving a call center in Pakistan, officials said.
Group of men brandish firearm after trying to provoke fight with University of Michigan students
Read full article: Group of men brandish firearm after trying to provoke fight with University of Michigan studentsAnn Arbor police are looking for more information after a group of men brandished a firearm at a group of University of Michigan students early Sunday morning.
New Detroit Lions acquisition channels Pistons’ championship spirit in stellar debut
Read full article: New Detroit Lions acquisition channels Pistons’ championship spirit in stellar debutNew Detroit Lions acquisition Za’Darius Smith channeled former Detroit Pistons star Rasheed Wallace in his stellar debut as he brought the same championship spirit the city felt 20 years ago.
Why Michigan wants you to consider leaving your leaves this fall
Read full article: Why Michigan wants you to consider leaving your leaves this fallState officials and the National Wildlife Federation are encouraging the no-rake movement, and sharing how leaving the leaves on your grass this fall can benefit the environment.
Man uses racial slur in Michigan Senate gun legislation hearing
Read full article: Man uses racial slur in Michigan Senate gun legislation hearingDetroiter Avi Rachlin is doubling down on his use of a racial slur targeting Black people while testifying at a Michigan Senate Committee hearing Thursday about legislation that would permanently ban firearms from the state Capitol and legislators' offices.
Michigan parents get custody of daughter’s remains after legal dispute with her husband
Read full article: Michigan parents get custody of daughter’s remains after legal dispute with her husbandA Cook County judge has lifted a temporary restraining order, allowing the parents of a Michigan woman who was found dead in Chicago to bring her body home after a legal dispute with her husband.
Organ donors in Michigan can get a $10,000 tax credit. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Organ donors in Michigan can get a $10,000 tax credit. Here’s what to knowLive organ donors in Michigan can get a tax credit of up to $10,000 thanks to a new bill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law this week.
Second Florida man charged for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan counties
Read full article: Second Florida man charged for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan countiesFlorida native Rafael Rodriguez, 44, was sentenced to 72 months to 20 years for stealing rent checks in multiple Michigan counties.
What to know: DOJ launches investigation into Michigan psychiatric hospitals
Read full article: What to know: DOJ launches investigation into Michigan psychiatric hospitalsThe Justice Department has launched an investigation to see if state operated psychiatric hospitals in Michigan “unnecessarily institutionalizes adults with serious mental illnesses."
DEA issues warning after deadly designer drug ‘Pink Cocaine’ found in Warren
Read full article: DEA issues warning after deadly designer drug ‘Pink Cocaine’ found in WarrenMichigan and Metro Detroit law enforcement agencies are sounding the alarm about a dangerous designer drug known as “Pink Cocaine,” or “Tusi,” which has recently surfaced in Warren.
Man crashes car into Michigan Post Office. Twice. In separate incidents.
Read full article: Man crashes car into Michigan Post Office. Twice. In separate incidents.Authorities said the person who was responsible for crashing into the Post Office in November was the same driver who was responsible for crashing into the Post Office in October.
Bills aiming to stop scammers filing fake property deeds in Michigan signed into law
Read full article: Bills aiming to stop scammers filing fake property deeds in Michigan signed into lawProperty title theft is a big problem everywhere in the country, including Michigan, but new bills aimed to stop scammers from filing fake deeds with the county were signed into law.
Nonprofit calling for volunteers to help lay wreaths at Great Lakes National Cemetery
Read full article: Nonprofit calling for volunteers to help lay wreaths at Great Lakes National CemeteryWreaths Across America is calling out for volunteers for its upcoming event at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
Free contraception available at over 300 locations in Michigan
Read full article: Free contraception available at over 300 locations in MichiganOver-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational resources are now available at more than 300 locations across Michigan.
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.
Michigan officials want you to leave the leaves in your yard this fall. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Michigan officials want you to leave the leaves in your yard this fall. Here’s what to knowState officials and the National Wildlife Federation are encouraging the no-rake movement, and sharing how leaving the leaves on your grass this fall can benefit the environment.
Michigan officials want you to leave the leaves in your yard this fall. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Michigan officials want you to leave the leaves in your yard this fall. Here’s what to knowState officials and the National Wildlife Federation are encouraging the no-rake movement, and sharing how leaving the leaves on your grass this fall can benefit the environment.
“Big Time Boxing USA” returns to Flint showcasing Michigan’s top prospects
Read full article: “Big Time Boxing USA” returns to Flint showcasing Michigan’s top prospectsSalita Promotions returns to Flint on Dec. 12 with the next edition of “Big Time Boxing USA” headlined by Flint‘s Ardreal Holmes Jr. and some of Michigan’s top prospects.
Michigan’s overdose death rate drops 5 times faster than national average, says state officials
Read full article: Michigan’s overdose death rate drops 5 times faster than national average, says state officialsMichigan‘s overdose deaths have dropped faster than the national average in 2023, according to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services.
Why are teens vaping? A University of Michigan study searches for reasons
Read full article: Why are teens vaping? A University of Michigan study searches for reasonsA new study from the University of Michigan is out sharing the top reasons teens are vaping. The study examined data from students in eighth, tenth and 12th grade.
Belleville defeats Saline in Michigan high school football playoff district finals
Read full article: Belleville defeats Saline in Michigan high school football playoff district finalsBryce Underwood and the Belleville Tigers put on a dominant performance in front of a packed crowd against Saline in the Division 1 Michigan high school football district finals.
Newly unveiled memorial in Sterling Heights honors veterans from all generations
Read full article: Newly unveiled memorial in Sterling Heights honors veterans from all generationsAt the local Veterans Day celebration in Sterling Heights, Mayor Michael Taylor and city officials unveiled a new memorial outside City Hall, a prominent tribute funded with the help of Councilman Henry Yanez.
You won‘t believe who’s now coaching elite Michigan football QB target Bryce Underwood
Read full article: You won‘t believe who’s now coaching elite Michigan football QB target Bryce UnderwoodYou won‘t believe who’s now coaching elite Michigan football quarterback target Bryce Underwood at Belleville.
AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do it
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do itOregon’s dominance in its first year in the Big Ten and Indiana’s monumental turnaround have helped the conference stack four of its teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time.
Morning 4: S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sinks in Michigan’s Lake Superior 49 years ago -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sinks in Michigan’s Lake Superior 49 years ago -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Metro Detroit celebrating, honoring veterans through ceremonies, luncheons and more
Read full article: Metro Detroit celebrating, honoring veterans through ceremonies, luncheons and moreVeterans Day is on Monday, Nov. 11. Businesses and organizations throughout Metro Detroit are celebrating and honoring veterans to thank them for their service.
What Oakland County residents can benefit from recently passed park millage
Read full article: What Oakland County residents can benefit from recently passed park millageOakland County residents passed a millage in the 2024 General Election focusing on improving and renewing parks. With the increased taxes, residents can soon see benefits from the county parks.
Jury awards $13M to fired Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employee
Read full article: Jury awards $13M to fired Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employeeLisa Domski, a 38-year employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and a devout Catholic, was awarded nearly $13 million after being fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to her religious beliefs.
Michigan asbestos firm successful in obtaining compensation from both $30B trust funds and responsible corporations
Read full article: Michigan asbestos firm successful in obtaining compensation from both $30B trust funds and responsible corporationsExposure to asbestos can increase the risk of certain cancers, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Arrest made in connection to man found shot in Waterford movie theater parking lot
Read full article: Arrest made in connection to man found shot in Waterford movie theater parking lotA West Bloomfield man was arrested Friday in connection to a man found in a Waterford movie theater parking lot with a gunshot wound.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants you to help name the turkey she will pardon this year
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants you to help name the turkey she will pardon this yearYou can help Gov. Gretchen Whitmer name the turkey she will pardon before Thanksgiving this year. Name suggestions can be submitted through Nov. 12.
Morning 4: Why Michigan has started to kill Canada geese, rather than relocate them -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Why Michigan has started to kill Canada geese, rather than relocate them -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan regulators approve 2.28% DTE gas rate increase. Here’s what this means for residents
Read full article: Michigan regulators approve 2.28% DTE gas rate increase. Here’s what this means for residentsThe Michigan Public Service Commission approved an average increase of 2.28% in gas rates for DTE Gas Company customers, which was 57% less than what the company requested.
‘Depraved’ Michigan man sentenced for sexually exploiting children
Read full article: ‘Depraved’ Michigan man sentenced for sexually exploiting childrenAuthorities said he was a member of a group that aims to normalize the production, possession and distribution of child pornography to desensitize and corrupt children.
10 players listed on Detroit Lions practice injury report ahead of Sunday Night Football
Read full article: 10 players listed on Detroit Lions practice injury report ahead of Sunday Night FootballThe Detroit Lions listed 10 players on their practice injury report Thursday ahead of their Sunday Night Football matchup with the Houston Texans.
Mexican man gets 39 years in Michigan prison for a killing that became campaign issue
Read full article: Mexican man gets 39 years in Michigan prison for a killing that became campaign issueA man from Mexico has been sentenced to 39 years in a Michigan prison for killing his girlfriend and leaving her body along a highway.
Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins
Read full article: Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few winsRepublicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump have made gains in numerous state legislatures.
Inmate allegedly threatened to bomb Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s home in letter, officials say
Read full article: Inmate allegedly threatened to bomb Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s home in letter, officials sayA Michigan Department of Corrections inmate has been arraigned in connection to sending Gov. Whitmer a threatening letter in which he said he would bomb her home once released from prison.
Police investigating deadly shooting at Detroit recording studio as murder-suicide
Read full article: Police investigating deadly shooting at Detroit recording studio as murder-suicidePolice are investigating the deadly shooting at a recording studio in Detroit’s west side on Tuesday as a murder-suicide.