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At least 32 Detroit officers taken off the street for working without active licenses. Here’s what happened
Read full article: At least 32 Detroit officers taken off the street for working without active licenses. Here’s what happenedAt least 32 Detroit police officers have been taken off the street after working without active law enforcement licenses, officials said
Over 167K pounds of ground beef from Detroit-based company recalled over E. coli. What to know
Read full article: Over 167K pounds of ground beef from Detroit-based company recalled over E. coli. What to knowSo far, 15 have gotten sick in connection to an E.coli outbreak linked to ground beef from a Detroit-based company.
Man crashes car into Dearborn Heights gun store, steals dozens of guns, does it again
Read full article: Man crashes car into Dearborn Heights gun store, steals dozens of guns, does it againA 29-year-old man has been sentenced for his role in a two-day crime spree that involved stealing nearly 50 guns.
Oversight board launches dashboard to enhance transparency to track police complaints in Detroit
Read full article: Oversight board launches dashboard to enhance transparency to track police complaints in DetroitThe Detroit Police Oversight Board launched an online dashboard of citizen complaints against the department and its officers.
‘I would probably be dead if I didn’t come here’: Homeless young Detroiter finds help at Covenant House
Read full article: ‘I would probably be dead if I didn’t come here’: Homeless young Detroiter finds help at Covenant HouseAt 21 years old, Shaunetra Morton found herself living in an abandoned home in Detroit with no utilities, food, or water.
How an alleged mpox case ruined photos with Santa for several Metro Detroit families
Read full article: How an alleged mpox case ruined photos with Santa for several Metro Detroit familiesWe know Santa can’t visit everyone’s house before Christmas, so he has helpers that use his name, and one particular Santa has run into a problem.
How ‘potentially destructive’ fruit fly larvae were intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: How ‘potentially destructive’ fruit fly larvae were intercepted at Detroit Metro AirportYou’re looking at a picture of larvae from a “rare and potentially destructive” fruit fly that were intercepted at the Detroit Metro Airport. Gross!
What the Dearborn mayor says will happen to Netanyahu if he visits the city
Read full article: What the Dearborn mayor says will happen to Netanyahu if he visits the cityDearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has a message after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Man gets 12 years behind bars for role in smuggling 200 pounds of drugs into Michigan
Read full article: Man gets 12 years behind bars for role in smuggling 200 pounds of drugs into MichiganA Washington man will spend 12 and a half years in federal prison for his role in transporting nearly 200 pounds of methamphetamine and other controlled substances into Michigan, officials announced.
Suspects wanted for attempted murder arrested after police chase in Detroit
Read full article: Suspects wanted for attempted murder arrested after police chase in DetroitTwo suspects wanted for assault with intent to murder in Roseville were arrested after a police chase in Detroit, state police said.
New EPA rules tighten lead action Levels amid contamination concerns in Metro Detroit
Read full article: New EPA rules tighten lead action Levels amid contamination concerns in Metro DetroitCity officials are taking steps to ensure the water is safe for all residents again after it was announced that lead was detected in the drinking water at some homes in Metro Detroit.
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.
Over 200,000 Detroit residents, businesses receive letters following new federal regulations in city’s service lines
Read full article: Over 200,000 Detroit residents, businesses receive letters following new federal regulations in city’s service linesOver 200,000 Detroit residents and businesses received a letter notifying them that their service lines are made of lead or other materials.
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.
Plymouth-Canton community rallies after ‘Grinch’ steals storage trailer containing ballet props
Read full article: Plymouth-Canton community rallies after ‘Grinch’ steals storage trailer containing ballet propsTragedy struck the Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company when their storage trailer containing vital props for their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker was stolen.
Detroit takes major step toward demolishing hazardous nuisance property on city’s west side
Read full article: Detroit takes major step toward demolishing hazardous nuisance property on city’s west sideA nuisance property on Detroit’s west side could soon be added to the city’s demolition list.
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.”
Wayne County man wins $2M after buying 3 scratch-off lottery tickets at Dearborn Heights gas station
Read full article: Wayne County man wins $2M after buying 3 scratch-off lottery tickets at Dearborn Heights gas stationA 32-year-old Wayne County man won $2 million after purchasing three Colossal Cashword lottery tickets.
Michigan man sentenced on Medicare fraud charges nearly a decade after fleeing country
Read full article: Michigan man sentenced on Medicare fraud charges nearly a decade after fleeing countryA Michigan home healthcare company owner was sentenced to three years and five months for his role in a healthcare fraud conspiracy.
Complex: Nike accuses Detroit reseller StockX of ‘knowingly’ selling counterfeit sneakers
Read full article: Complex: Nike accuses Detroit reseller StockX of ‘knowingly’ selling counterfeit sneakersSneaker giant Nike is accusing Detroit’s online marketplace and clothing reseller StockX of knowingly selling counterfeit sneakers.
Teen killed, 4 other people injured in Southfield Freeway rollover crash
Read full article: Teen killed, 4 other people injured in Southfield Freeway rollover crashA 19-year-old girl from Pontiac was killed and four other people were injured in a rollover crash on the Southfield Freeway, according to police.
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.
Mike’s Famous Ham Place on Detroit’s west side is sold after 50 years
Read full article: Mike’s Famous Ham Place on Detroit’s west side is sold after 50 yearsMike’s Famous Ham Place, a beloved Detroit institution on Michigan Avenue and West Grand Boulevard, has been sold, but the new owners are vowing to keep everything the same.
Vacant Wyandotte school revived as housing by former student
Read full article: Vacant Wyandotte school revived as housing by former studentThe former McKinley Elementary School in Wyandotte closed more than 15 years ago and has been vacant ever since. Now, a former student of the school is bringing life back to the building.
Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith pleads guilty to embezzling over $40M
Read full article: Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith pleads guilty to embezzling over $40MFormer Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William A. Smith, 52, pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling more than $40 million from the nonprofit in a years-long scheme.
Heart patients, doctors reunite to celebrate recoveries with ‘Impella’ device in Grosse Pointe Shores
Read full article: Heart patients, doctors reunite to celebrate recoveries with ‘Impella’ device in Grosse Pointe ShoresA new life-saving technology was used during a heartfelt reunion thanks to the world’s smallest heart pump, Impella, giving patients a second chance at life.
Go 4 It: ‘Mom’ transforms lives with Downriver For Veterans ahead of holiday season
Read full article: Go 4 It: ‘Mom’ transforms lives with Downriver For Veterans ahead of holiday seasonFor 69-year-old Ann Walsh, the founder of Downriver for Veterans, the holiday season is the busiest time of the year.
Teen charged in fatal shooting of 14-year-old boy, injuring mother in Detroit
Read full article: Teen charged in fatal shooting of 14-year-old boy, injuring mother in DetroitWayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 15-year-old boy from Detroit in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy and the non-fatal shooting of a 32-year-old woman, also of Detroit.
Body cam video: Plymouth Township police officers rush into burning home, rescue 2 people
Read full article: Body cam video: Plymouth Township police officers rush into burning home, rescue 2 peoplePolice officers rushed into a burning home to rescue two elderly residents from a fire at a condo in Plymouth Township.
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.
Driver arrested after crashing into Michigan State Police troopers on I-94 in Detroit
Read full article: Driver arrested after crashing into Michigan State Police troopers on I-94 in DetroitThree Michigan State Police troopers were injured after a driver crashed into their cars while they were investigating a crash on I-94, police said.
Police shooting of man in mental health crisis was justified, Wayne County prosecutor says
Read full article: Police shooting of man in mental health crisis was justified, Wayne County prosecutor saysPolice said he was spiraling mentally and covered in his own blood when they arrived. He reportedly was still holding a knife.
Roseville man charged in fatal Detroit crash involving children
Read full article: Roseville man charged in fatal Detroit crash involving childrenProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ahmad Nyjahjuan Jatta, 30, of Roseville, in connection with a car crash that killed a seven-year-old boy and injured a five-year-old girl, a 21-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman all of Detroit.
Allen Park’s connectivity draws in people, businesses
Read full article: Allen Park’s connectivity draws in people, businessesAllen Park is a community brimming with pride. The owner of Qazzaz, a coffee shop that recently relocated from Dearborn to a space on Allen Road, shares why the move has been a dream.
Fatal shooting in Redford motel leads to murder charge against boyfriend
Read full article: Fatal shooting in Redford motel leads to murder charge against boyfriendWayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jose Angel Oquendo-Torruella, 39, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of girlfriend Valentina Colban, 37, also of Detroit.
Detroit Lions' improbable Sunday Night Football victory over Texans sparks citywide fever
Read full article: Detroit Lions' improbable Sunday Night Football victory over Texans sparks citywide feverThe Detroit Lions are back in the “D” and are already looking forward to Sunday’s contest at Ford Field.
Thieves at Detroit dealership crash truck, make tons of noise, lose man and gun during getaway - Clone
Read full article: Thieves at Detroit dealership crash truck, make tons of noise, lose man and gun during getaway - CloneA trio of thieves targeting a Detroit car dealership crashed their truck into a pole, made a ton of noise getting through the gate, got into an argument, and lost a man and a gun from their truck while trying to get away.
Family mourns loss of father hit, killed by driver while working on I-75 construction site
Read full article: Family mourns loss of father hit, killed by driver while working on I-75 construction siteA Metro Detroit family mourns the loss of a father and husband after a driver hit and killed him while working construction on I-75.
Neighbors rally for safe removal of neglected chained dogs on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Neighbors rally for safe removal of neglected chained dogs on Detroit’s east sideTwo German Shepherds chained up without food, water, or shelter have raised concerns among residents on Albion Street on Detroit’s east side.