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Wayne County man arrested in Kentucky for alleged role in $1.2M Corvette theft
Read full article: Wayne County man arrested in Kentucky for alleged role in $1.2M Corvette theftHe refused to speak to police after being read his Miranda rights, but while he was being lodged at the jail, he reportedly said, โIf I would have made it back to Michigan, I would have been paid big.โ
Detroit water main break that displaced neighborhood recovery nears completion
Read full article: Detroit water main break that displaced neighborhood recovery nears completionNearly six weeks after what Mayor Mike Duggan and others called the worst water main break in Detroitโs history; the recovery efforts are wrapping up. However, for about 15 families still stuck in hotels, and many neighbors discovering items missing and damages, the struggle is far from over.
Dearborn Heights police seek missing 16-year-old girl
Read full article: Dearborn Heights police seek missing 16-year-old girlAnyone who has seen Tasia Keaton or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313-277-6770 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678).
Attorney General declines familyโs request to reopen JoAnn Matouk Romain case
Read full article: Attorney General declines familyโs request to reopen JoAnn Matouk Romain caseThe family said theyโre frustrated and hurt that the case remains unsolved after 15 years, saying the "system is obviously flawed."
Detroit woman gets more prison time after failing to report to serve sentence
Read full article: Detroit woman gets more prison time after failing to report to serve sentenceA Detroit woman has been sentenced to more time in prison after she failed to report for her sentence in connection with fraud charges, officials said.
Recovery efforts in Detroit neighborhood flooded by main break nearly complete -- what happens next
Read full article: Recovery efforts in Detroit neighborhood flooded by main break nearly complete -- what happens nextCity officials announced Thursday that recovery efforts for the Southwest Detroit neighborhood that flooded from a water main break in February are nearly complete.
โThe deeper I look, the worse it getsโ: Concerns persist for Michigan psych hospital for kids
Read full article: โThe deeper I look, the worse it getsโ: Concerns persist for Michigan psych hospital for kidsA lawmaker is sending a message to Michigan health officials, asking for someone to fix what is wrong at the stateโs only mental health hospital for children.
Duggan warns Detroitโs Renaissance Center plan could hit snag without key tax incentive expansion
Read full article: Duggan warns Detroitโs Renaissance Center plan could hit snag without key tax incentive expansionIn his State of the City address, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan urged the state legislature to expand the cap on the Transformational Brownfield Plan, emphasizing its importance for the redevelopment of the Renaissance Center.
Why Detroit mother says her son shouldnโt be in jail for fatherโs death
Read full article: Why Detroit mother says her son shouldnโt be in jail for fatherโs deathWhile family members wait for the bond hearing in the matter, the mother of the accused wants everyone to know her son is not a monster at all; he suffers from autism.
$5K reward offered for info after bodies found in basement on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: $5K reward offered for info after bodies found in basement on Detroitโs west sideA woman living at the home discovered the bodies after returning to find her door locked and entering through a window.
โHe needs help, not jailโ: Mother speaks out after son is charged with killing father in Detroit
Read full article: โHe needs help, not jailโ: Mother speaks out after son is charged with killing father in DetroitWhile family members wait for the bond hearing in the matter, the mother of the accused wants everyone to know her son is not a monster at all; he suffers from autism.
Michigan woman outraged after learning doctor who treated her was under investigation for child porn
Read full article: Michigan woman outraged after learning doctor who treated her was under investigation for child pornA Michigan anesthesiologist, Joel Michael Adelsberg, 36, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of distribution of child pornography, according to court documents.
Growth, new development among topics to be discussed in Highland Park State of the City address
Read full article: Growth, new development among topics to be discussed in Highland Park State of the City addressโA city in motion means that weโre moving. Weโre consistently moving. Weโre moving things from one place to the other."
Dearborn enforcing lawn care regulations to maintain community standards -- What to know
Read full article: Dearborn enforcing lawn care regulations to maintain community standards -- What to knowWalking through neighborhoods can be frustrating when encountering overgrown lawns. To address this issue, the City of Dearborn has introduced a new requirement aimed at ensuring residents maintain their properties, contributing to a pleasant living environment.
Detroitโs past, present, future take center stage in Dugganโs final State of the City address
Read full article: Detroitโs past, present, future take center stage in Dugganโs final State of the City addressDetroitโs past, present, and future took center stage during Mayor Mike Dugganโs final State of the City address.
Detroit family demands answers after finding strangerโs headstone at loved oneโs grave
Read full article: Detroit family demands answers after finding strangerโs headstone at loved oneโs graveA family in Detroit is demanding answers from cemetery operators regarding a troubling situation involving their loved oneโs gravesite.
Man given half-million bond after allegedly punching dad to death on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: Man given half-million bond after allegedly punching dad to death on Detroitโs east sidePolice believe Le Mar Manassa Jr. punched Le Mar Manassa Sr. multiple times in the head, fatally injuring him.
Detroit couple facing charges after collecting nearly $150K through fraudulent disability claims
Read full article: Detroit couple facing charges after collecting nearly $150K through fraudulent disability claimsA Detroit couple has been charged for collecting nearly $150,000 after claiming they were disabled from working at a group home that allegedly doesnโt exist, officials said.
City talks future of Uniroyal site, potential sports complex, WNBA team in Detroit
Read full article: City talks future of Uniroyal site, potential sports complex, WNBA team in DetroitThe city has confirmed to Local 4 that it is in early talks to develop a multisport complex and youth sports academy at the long-abandoned Uniroyal site along the Detroit Riverfront.
Dearborn police arrest fourth suspect in 2023 homicide case
Read full article: Dearborn police arrest fourth suspect in 2023 homicide caseThe Dearborn Police Department has announced the arrest and charging of a fourth suspect in connection with the September 2023 homicide of Hassan Salame.
New timeline raises questions about police actions in JoAnn Matouk Romain case
Read full article: New timeline raises questions about police actions in JoAnn Matouk Romain caseThe family of JoAnn Matouk Romain is urging the Michigan Attorney Generalโs Office to reopen the investigation into her death.
Causes of 2 separate fires at former Bushnell Congregational Church under investigation
Read full article: Causes of 2 separate fires at former Bushnell Congregational Church under investigationA historic house of worship in Detroit caught fire twice on Saturday, prompting investigations into what caused the fires.
โWell-loved by everybodyโ: How a welfare check in Metro Detroit led to โsickeningโ discovery
Read full article: โWell-loved by everybodyโ: How a welfare check in Metro Detroit led to โsickeningโ discoveryA welfare check in Metro Detroit led to the โsickeningโ discovery of one body and an injured woman inside a home.
Teen killed by someone in car she was following in Dearborn; $20,000 reward offered
Read full article: Teen killed by someone in car she was following in Dearborn; $20,000 reward offeredA $20,000 reward is being offered for information after a teenager was killed in a road rage shooting in Dearborn last month.
โItโs not enoughโ: Stellantis employee in Detroit explains why heโs rejecting buyout offer
Read full article: โItโs not enoughโ: Stellantis employee in Detroit explains why heโs rejecting buyout offerStellantis is moving forward with plans to trim its workforce through voluntary buyouts.
Rhonda Walker Foundation launches academy for girls on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: Rhonda Walker Foundation launches academy for girls on Detroitโs west sideAfter the school bell rang, we officially launched the Empowering Her Success Academy, an after-school program of the Rhonda Walker Foundation in partnership with automaker Stellantis for girls in grades three through seven.
Highland Park residents struggling with ongoing low water pressure amid infrastructure repairs
Read full article: Highland Park residents struggling with ongoing low water pressure amid infrastructure repairsItโs another day in Highland Park, and for many residents, that means another day of grappling with low water pressure.
$20K reward offered for tips after teen fatally shot in Dearborn road rage altercation
Read full article: $20K reward offered for tips after teen fatally shot in Dearborn road rage altercationA $20,000 reward is being offered for information after a teenager was killed in a road rage shooting in Dearborn last month.
CAIR Michigan threats lead to 18-month prison sentence for 73-year-old man
Read full article: CAIR Michigan threats lead to 18-month prison sentence for 73-year-old manMichael Shapiro, 73, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for issuing death threats to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter.
Allen Park man facing charges after family member finds child porn on his phone
Read full article: Allen Park man facing charges after family member finds child porn on his phoneA registered sex offender from Allen Park allegedly had several videos of child pornography on his phone, and his family member turned the phone into police once they discovered the videos.
Metro Detroit residents report scam calls from fake animal care officials demanding payment
Read full article: Metro Detroit residents report scam calls from fake animal care officials demanding paymentAnimal owners and advocates in Metro Detroit are being warned about a new scam targeting those who have lost pets.
Magdaleneโs Mission: Kayla Donaldsonโs nonprofit offers more than survival to Detroitโs homeless
Read full article: Magdaleneโs Mission: Kayla Donaldsonโs nonprofit offers more than survival to Detroitโs homelessIn the heart of Detroit, Kayla Donaldson dedicates her life to improving the lives of some of the cityโs most vulnerable communities.
Report finds police, state failed in deadly Michigan child abuse case
Read full article: Report finds police, state failed in deadly Michigan child abuse caseA report by the Office of the Child Advocate has revealed critical failures by Child Protective Services and Lincoln Park Police in the investigation of a 2021 child abuse case, which eventually led to the death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher.
Lead exposure fears rise for Detroit foster family after water main break floods neighborhood
Read full article: Lead exposure fears rise for Detroit foster family after water main break floods neighborhoodAs residents return home following a massive water main break last month, some families are concerned about safety.
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity kicks off Midwestern Convention with community service events at Detroit schools
Read full article: Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity kicks off Midwestern Convention with community service events at Detroit schoolsThe Fraternity is starting its 93rd Midwestern Regional Convention in Detroit with a week full of community service, including the Read to Succeed events at Emerson and Dossin Elementary-Middle Schools.
Police appeal for information after identifying victims found in basement of Detroit home
Read full article: Police appeal for information after identifying victims found in basement of Detroit homePolice are searching for leads after they discovered two bodies in the basement of a home on Detroitโs west side.
What to know about Dubai chocolate strawberry cups in Metro Detroit amid viral trend
Read full article: What to know about Dubai chocolate strawberry cups in Metro Detroit amid viral trendSeveral ice cream shops in the Dearborn area are offering deals on viral Dubai strawberry cups after a manโs video about how much money he spent on purchasing them went viral.
Private investigator, Detroit documentary team reopen investigation into 1974 murder of author
Read full article: Private investigator, Detroit documentary team reopen investigation into 1974 murder of authorA private investigator and a documentary team are working to learn more about the 1974 murder of author Donald Goines and his partner.
Edward Joseph Weisenburger installed as 6th Archbishop of Detroit in heartfelt ceremony
Read full article: Edward Joseph Weisenburger installed as 6th Archbishop of Detroit in heartfelt ceremonyThe Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament was filled Tuesday as Archbishop Edward Joseph Weisenburger was installed as the sixth Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Macomb County pursuit ends with 31-year-old man shot, arrested by Michigan State Police trooper
Read full article: Macomb County pursuit ends with 31-year-old man shot, arrested by Michigan State Police trooperA pursuit in Washington Township ends with a man being shot in the leg by a Michigan State Police Trooper.
One month later: Where things stand after the Southwest Detroit water main break
Read full article: One month later: Where things stand after the Southwest Detroit water main breakExactly a month ago, residents living near Beard and Rowan streets woke up to massive flooding caused by a water main break.
โItโs sickeningโ: Welfare check in Trenton leads to gruesome discovery of dead man, injured woman
Read full article: โItโs sickeningโ: Welfare check in Trenton leads to gruesome discovery of dead man, injured womanA Trenton neighborhood is reeling after police made a gruesome discovery, finding a man shot dead and a woman severely injured.
โTheyโre lying': What owner of dog found dead in trash said when we showed up at Detroit home
Read full article: โTheyโre lying': What owner of dog found dead in trash said when we showed up at Detroit homeHereโs what happened when we confronted the owner of a dog that was found dead in a Detroit garbage can.
Grosse Pointe Farms authorities reminding residents to check utility workers' ID before entering home
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Farms authorities reminding residents to check utility workers' ID before entering homeAlleged robbers posing as utility workers stole from an elderly Grosse Pointe Farms resident with dementia, prompting authorities to remind residents to check utility workersโ identification before entering their homes.
At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi
Read full article: At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and MississippiAt least 32 people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. Kansas authorities said eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm Friday.
New casual neighborhood bar opens in Detroitโs Midtown
Read full article: New casual neighborhood bar opens in Detroitโs MidtownDirty Shake is now open at the corner of Forest and Second avenues in Detroit's Midtown. The causal bar brings boozy shakes, fun cocktails, burgers, wings and a wraparound patio to the neighborhood.
Hereโs what happened when we confronted owner of dog found dead in Detroit garbage can
Read full article: Hereโs what happened when we confronted owner of dog found dead in Detroit garbage canHereโs what happened when we confronted the owner of a dog that was found dead in a Detroit garbage can.