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A Michigan woman was aboard a boat in the Bahamas and vanished. Now her husband is arrested
Read full article: A Michigan woman was aboard a boat in the Bahamas and vanished. Now her husband is arrestedA Michigan woman was on a boat in the Bahamas when she went overboard. Now her husband has been taken into custody.
Dearborn man linked to 35,002 possible child sex abuse files. How FBI says they tracked him down
Read full article: Dearborn man linked to 35,002 possible child sex abuse files. How FBI says they tracked him downA Dearborn man is accused of being linked to thousands of possible child sex abuse files. The FBI explained how they tracked him down.
Michigan man picked up missing 15-year-old girl in Ohio, brought her to hotel, FBI says
Read full article: Michigan man picked up missing 15-year-old girl in Ohio, brought her to hotel, FBI saysA Michigan man is accused of driving into Ohio to pick up a missing 15-year-old girl and bringing her back to a hotel, the FBI said.
‘Complete frustration and sadness’: Passenger shares airline horror story after Detroit flight
Read full article: ‘Complete frustration and sadness’: Passenger shares airline horror story after Detroit flightA passenger from a Detroit flight shared his personal airline horror story after he said his specialized equipment was damaged during a trip.
State of emergency declared over rising water levels in Cheboygan
Read full article: State of emergency declared over rising water levels in CheboyganLocal and state agencies were on high alert Friday after a state of emergency was declared in Cheboygan, following rising water levels near a dam that raised concerns about potential flooding.
Detroit awarded WNBA expansion team, set to play at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit awarded WNBA expansion team, set to play at Little Caesars ArenaIt’s official, the WNBA is coming back to Detroit. The Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Board of Governors have approved three new expansion teams.
$5.64 per gallon? Metro Detroit gas station faces backlash over prices
Read full article: $5.64 per gallon? Metro Detroit gas station faces backlash over pricesA Metro Detroit gas station is facing backlash after residents said the price reached $5.64 per gallon -- more than a dollar over nearby competitors.
Dearborn man linked to 35,002 possible child sex abuse files. How FBI says they tracked him down
Read full article: Dearborn man linked to 35,002 possible child sex abuse files. How FBI says they tracked him downA Dearborn man is accused of being linked to thousands of possible child sex abuse files. The FBI explained how they tracked him down.
‘Complete frustration and sadness’: Passenger shares airline horror story after Detroit flight
Read full article: ‘Complete frustration and sadness’: Passenger shares airline horror story after Detroit flightA passenger from a Detroit flight shared his personal airline horror story after he said his specialized equipment was damaged during a trip.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils youth plan after downtown teen disturbance
Read full article: Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils youth plan after downtown teen disturbanceAfter hundreds of teens swarmed downtown Detroit last week in a gathering that included vandalism and violence, Mayor Mary Sheffield said the city will respond by giving young people a direct role in shaping safer places to spend time, while still enforcing curfews and emphasizing accountability.
Detroit mom disappeared after domestic call, now police sergeant is reassigned over initial response
Read full article: Detroit mom disappeared after domestic call, now police sergeant is reassigned over initial responseA 36-year-old Detroit woman is missing following a reported domestic violence incident at her home late last month, and a police sergeant has been placed on administrative duty amid questions about the response, authorities said.
Arts, music, and momentum: Pontiac expands Arts Crawl to weekly event as downtown revitalization continues
Read full article: Arts, music, and momentum: Pontiac expands Arts Crawl to weekly event as downtown revitalization continuesA former once-a-year arts celebration in downtown Pontiac is now happening every Friday night in April and May as part of a broader push to revitalize the city’s core.
Oakland County man arrested after police find drugs, open alcohol, gun in car
Read full article: Oakland County man arrested after police find drugs, open alcohol, gun in carAn Oakland County man was arrested after a traffic stop on I-75 led to police finding drugs, a handgun and an open bottle of alcohol in his car.
Starlight Gala brings inclusive prom experience to Oakland County
Read full article: Starlight Gala brings inclusive prom experience to Oakland CountyOakland County Parks hosted its first Starlight Gala, a prom-style event designed for adults with developmental disabilities, bringing together participants for an evening of celebration and inclusion.
‘I don’t see any new faces’: Rochester Road construction changes daily life for small businesses in Troy
Read full article: ‘I don’t see any new faces’: Rochester Road construction changes daily life for small businesses in TroySome businesses along Rochester Road in Troy say ongoing roadwork is cutting into their bottom line.
Great Lakes National Cemetery to hold spring headstone cleaning -- what to know
Read full article: Great Lakes National Cemetery to hold spring headstone cleaning -- what to knowGreat Lakes National Cemetery will be holding a spring headstone cleaning on Saturday, and volunteers are encouraged to join.
Former Metro Detroit substitute teacher pleads guilty to paying students for nude photos, videos
Read full article: Former Metro Detroit substitute teacher pleads guilty to paying students for nude photos, videosA former Metro Detroit substitute teacher accused of paying young students for nude photos and videos has pleaded guilty to his charges.
Center Line man nearly loses $50K in 401(k) elaborate scam before relative, police step in, arrests made
Read full article: Center Line man nearly loses $50K in 401(k) elaborate scam before relative, police step in, arrests madeA Center Line man nearly lost his retirement savings after falling victim to an elaborate phone scam, but a sharp-eyed family member and quick police work turned the tables on the scammers, resulting in an arrest.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in crash that killed 85-year-old woman
Read full article: Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in crash that killed 85-year-old womanOff-duty Detroit firefighter Travis Turner, 26, has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 85-year-old woman.
2nd caller told Macomb County man that first call was a scam. Turns out they were working together
Read full article: 2nd caller told Macomb County man that first call was a scam. Turns out they were working togetherA caller told a Macomb County man that an earlier phone call he received was a scam, but it turns out the two were working together.
Michigan Wolverines basketball championship parade draws thousands to Ann Arbor campus
Read full article: Michigan Wolverines basketball championship parade draws thousands to Ann Arbor campusThousands of Michigan Wolverines fans lined the streets of Ann Arbor on Saturday to celebrate the men’s basketball team’s national championship title.
Trump administration sues Washtenaw County over ICE non-cooperation
Read full article: Trump administration sues Washtenaw County over ICE non-cooperationThe Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of deliberately obstructing federal immigration enforcement in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Ann Arbor woman in Tehran details life under bombings during Iran conflict
Read full article: Ann Arbor woman in Tehran details life under bombings during Iran conflictAn Ann Arbor resident is in Tehran as President Donald Trump escalates his rhetoric over the war with Iran, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” while also pushing for a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Michigan fans packed Ann Arbor bars, restaurants for NCAA championship game
Read full article: Michigan fans packed Ann Arbor bars, restaurants for NCAA championship gameDowntown Ann Arbor bars and restaurants were packed Monday night as University of Michigan students and fans gathered to watch the Wolverines play in the NCAA men’s basketball championship.
Ann Arbor gears up for Michigan-UConn national championship game
Read full article: Ann Arbor gears up for Michigan-UConn national championship gameAt the Brown Jug, the party had already started. The bar was packed with students eating, socializing and studying ahead of the big game. Outside at Good Time Charley’s, students lined up early — some camping out for free admission.
Double donor: Pediatric nurse donates an organ to two different strangers
Read full article: Double donor: Pediatric nurse donates an organ to two different strangersWhen you look up “giver” in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Phil Consiglio. Each year, just .002 percent of the U.S. population will become a living organ donor. Consiglio is now part of an even more exclusive club of people who have donated twice -- both times to a stranger.
Mom says her son was urinated on in shower. Now Michigan wrestling program back under investigation
Read full article: Mom says her son was urinated on in shower. Now Michigan wrestling program back under investigationAfter a mother told Local 4 that her son was urinated on in the shower, a high school wrestling program in Michigan is back under investigation.
Fowlerville schools reopen investigation into high school wrestling program in alleged hazing
Read full article: Fowlerville schools reopen investigation into high school wrestling program in alleged hazingAn investigation into Fowlerville High School’s varsity wrestling program has reopened after Local 4’s report on an alleged hazing incident.
Monroe County sheriff advises caution as high schoolers continue traditional game with water guns
Read full article: Monroe County sheriff advises caution as high schoolers continue traditional game with water gunsThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that they may see teens with water guns, as part of a high school tradition.
Strong storms leave trail of damage across Metro Detroit — cleanup could take weeks
Read full article: Strong storms leave trail of damage across Metro Detroit — cleanup could take weeksStrong storms swept through parts of Metro Detroit Saturday evening, downing trees, toppling power lines and damaging property across Monroe and Wayne counties.
Second suspect arrested at Indiana hotel after 60+ pets rescued from Michigan home, 20+ found dead
Read full article: Second suspect arrested at Indiana hotel after 60+ pets rescued from Michigan home, 20+ found deadA Genesee County couple was charged after more than 90 living and dead dogs were found in their home last month. Both are now in custody after the male suspect was found hiding at a hotel in Indiana.
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils youth plan after downtown teen disturbance
Read full article: Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils youth plan after downtown teen disturbanceAfter hundreds of teens swarmed downtown Detroit last week in a gathering that included vandalism and violence, Mayor Mary Sheffield said the city will respond by giving young people a direct role in shaping safer places to spend time, while still enforcing curfews and emphasizing accountability.
Detroit mom disappeared after domestic call, now police sergeant is reassigned over initial response
Read full article: Detroit mom disappeared after domestic call, now police sergeant is reassigned over initial responseA 36-year-old Detroit woman is missing following a reported domestic violence incident at her home late last month, and a police sergeant has been placed on administrative duty amid questions about the response, authorities said.
Arts, music, and momentum: Pontiac expands Arts Crawl to weekly event as downtown revitalization continues
Read full article: Arts, music, and momentum: Pontiac expands Arts Crawl to weekly event as downtown revitalization continuesA former once-a-year arts celebration in downtown Pontiac is now happening every Friday night in April and May as part of a broader push to revitalize the city’s core.
Center Line man nearly loses $50K in 401(k) elaborate scam before relative, police step in, arrests made
Read full article: Center Line man nearly loses $50K in 401(k) elaborate scam before relative, police step in, arrests madeA Center Line man nearly lost his retirement savings after falling victim to an elaborate phone scam, but a sharp-eyed family member and quick police work turned the tables on the scammers, resulting in an arrest.
Game on: Wet weather clears for Tigers outing, Michigan basketball parade before returning Sunday
Read full article: Game on: Wet weather clears for Tigers outing, Michigan basketball parade before returning SundayAfter a damp start to the day, conditions across Metro Detroit are drying out Friday evening, setting the stage for a mild but occasionally unsettled spring weekend as thousands prepare to head outdoors for major events.
Lenawee County woman’s disappearance: Husband’s story questioned as Bahamas search intensifies
Read full article: Lenawee County woman’s disappearance: Husband’s story questioned as Bahamas search intensifiesNew details are emerging in the Bahamas as investigators continue searching for Lenawee County woman Lynette Hooker, who disappeared over the weekend while traveling by boat.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in crash that killed 85-year-old woman
Read full article: Off-duty Detroit firefighter charged in crash that killed 85-year-old womanOff-duty Detroit firefighter Travis Turner, 26, has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 85-year-old woman.
What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Spring allergies, asthma, eczema flare-ups, RSV, stomach viruses
Read full article: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Spring allergies, asthma, eczema flare-ups, RSV, stomach virusesHere’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
‘Call me babygirl’: What Michigan sex offender is accused of messaging (fake) 12-year-old girl
Read full article: ‘Call me babygirl’: What Michigan sex offender is accused of messaging (fake) 12-year-old girlSeveral messages between a Michigan sex offender and a “12-year-old girl” have been released after an online tip led to his indictment.
Dearborn man had 35,002 possible child sex abuse files, feds say
Read full article: Dearborn man had 35,002 possible child sex abuse files, feds sayA computer linked to a Dearborn man showed signs of an enormous stash of suspected child sexually abusive material: 35,002 potentially downloadable files “of investigative interest,” federal investigators said.
Rising water levels at Cheboygan Dam prompt State Emergency Operations Center activation
Read full article: Rising water levels at Cheboygan Dam prompt State Emergency Operations Center activationThe State Emergency Operations Center was activated in northern Lower Michigan Friday due to rising water levels at the Cheboygan Dam.
Fleeing driver gets out, goes through Detroit window, hides under trampoline before arrest
Read full article: Fleeing driver gets out, goes through Detroit window, hides under trampoline before arrestA driver who fled police and then got out of his car in the middle of the road broke into a Detroit home through a window, left, hid under a trampoline, jumped a fence twice, and then got arrested by about a dozen officers.
2nd caller told Macomb County man that first call was a scam. Turns out they were working together
Read full article: 2nd caller told Macomb County man that first call was a scam. Turns out they were working togetherA caller told a Macomb County man that an earlier phone call he received was a scam, but it turns out the two were working together.
Back to basics: Looking into why Metro Detroit school chooses not to teach with technology
Read full article: Back to basics: Looking into why Metro Detroit school chooses not to teach with technologyMichigan ranks 44th in the country in reading. Only 4 in 10 Fourth Graders are reading at grade level. And more than 60% of Third Graders did not pass the state reading exam.
Archdiocese restructuring plan now in phase 2 -- what to know
Read full article: Archdiocese restructuring plan now in phase 2 -- what to knowThe Catholic faith is declining in Metro Detroit, and it has been for a while. Last November, the Archdiocese announced a major effort to reshape the Church’s future here.
Morning 4: Trump administration sues Washtenaw County over ICE non-cooperation -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Trump administration sues Washtenaw County over ICE non-cooperation -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Oakland County man arrested after police find drugs, open alcohol, gun in car
Read full article: Oakland County man arrested after police find drugs, open alcohol, gun in carAn Oakland County man was arrested after a traffic stop on I-75 led to police finding drugs, a handgun and an open bottle of alcohol in his car.
Detroit woman gains access to her deceased father’s money after challenging credit union
Read full article: Detroit woman gains access to her deceased father’s money after challenging credit unionA daughter, along with her elderly mother, who had been fighting for her recently deceased father’s account funds, finally got what she needed from the credit union.
Starlight Gala brings inclusive prom experience to Oakland County
Read full article: Starlight Gala brings inclusive prom experience to Oakland CountyOakland County Parks hosted its first Starlight Gala, a prom-style event designed for adults with developmental disabilities, bringing together participants for an evening of celebration and inclusion.
From dry to drenched: How Michigan flipped the script on drought
Read full article: From dry to drenched: How Michigan flipped the script on droughtA stretch of soaking rain across Michigan has erased drought conditions statewide, marking a dramatic turnaround just as the growing season begins, but shifting global weather patterns could shape what comes next.
‘This can’t happen again’: Parents demand road repairs after Huron Township school bus crash
Read full article: ‘This can’t happen again’: Parents demand road repairs after Huron Township school bus crashHuron Township parents are demanding action after a crash Thursday morning sent a school bus sliding into a ditch, and police said the driver was trying to avoid potholes.
Trump administration sues Washtenaw County over ICE non-cooperation
Read full article: Trump administration sues Washtenaw County over ICE non-cooperationThe Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of deliberately obstructing federal immigration enforcement in violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Consumer Reports warns new FDA policy could make food labels like ‘no artificial colors’ misleading
Read full article: Consumer Reports warns new FDA policy could make food labels like ‘no artificial colors’ misleadingDoes “no artificial colors” really mean what it says? A recent change by the Food and Drug Administration has consumer advocates worried that food labels are about to get a lot more confusing. Consumer Reports reveals more about the rule change and what it means for the foods you eat.