Kansas newspaper's lawyer says police didn't follow warrant in last month's newsroom search
The lawyer for a small Kansas newspaper raided by police last month said he believes officers didn't follow the search warrant's requirements to only seize computers believed directly involved in suspected identity theft.
โItโs a disasterโ: Dearborn Heights neighbors fed up with trash hauler as garbage piles up
The Dearborn Heights community is ready to dump its new trash hauler just months into a new contract because of significant complaints. Neighbors say theyโre frustrated and fed up as the city contemplates ditching its trash hauler, whoโs only been on the job for three months.
Marijuana business near Royal Oak school was rejected by planning commission
A contentious night in Royal Oak as the Planning Commission got an earful from the public over two proposed retail marijuana shops. One proposed site is located on Meijer Drive in the north end of town, while the other is in a residential area on Harrison in the south end of town.
Southfield residents voice frustrations with schoolโs decision to cut down trees to add bus exit
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. โ Southfield residents living in a subdivision are voicing their frustrations with a decision made by Southfield Public Schools. The subdivision sits behind the bus yard for Southfield High School. The school decided to use the area as an emergency exit road for its bus depot. The city of Southfield owned the land, but the district had a lawyer tell City Council that it would take the land through eminent domain. Residents werenโt alerted to the situation until after the council accepted the districtโs $800 check for the easement.
Defense in ex-cop's trial fears impact of $27M settlement
Defense attorney Eric Nelson also raised the possibility of renewing his previously unsuccessful motion to move Derek Chauvin's trial to another city. AdMayor Jacob Frey deferred questions about the timing of the settlement to City Attorney Jim Rowader, who declined to comment. Potential jurors questioned later didn't mention hearing of the settlement, and neither attorneys nor the judge directly asked if they were aware of it. At least four potential jurors dismissed Monday said they couldnโt be impartial. Three other former officers face an August trial on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Local 4 News at 5 -- March 5, 2021
Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan clarifies controversial vaccine statementDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan told City Council on Friday that he expects to the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine to be โa key part of our expansion of vaccine centersโ when the city receives it in the next shipment.
Detroit mayor: Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine will be key part of our expansion
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan told City Council on Friday that he expects to the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine to be โa key part of our expansion of vaccine centersโ when the city receives it in the next shipment. As vaccine eligibility expands, Detroit will open a second site offering Johnson & Johnson vaccines. I have full confidence that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is both safe and effective. We are making plans now for Johnson & Johnson to be a key part of our expansion of vaccine centers and are looking forward to receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccines in the next allocation.โAdHis statement Friday comes after Detroit turned down 6,200 doses of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, with Duggan favoring shots from Pfizer and Moderna for now. โJohnson & Johnson is a very good vaccine.
Warren City Council refuses to pay nearly $5 million in city bills over conflict with administration
WARREN, Mich. โ The Warren City Council is refusing to pay nearly $5 million in city bills because the administration wonโt pay for legal services that Mayor Jim Fouts says the council sought โillegallyโ earlier this year. The council voted on Dec. 8 not to pay city bills until the city paid a legal firm that was hired by the council in May. Warren City Attorney Ethan Vinson argues that the city council โexceeded the scopeโ of its authority when securing an attorney from Plunkett Cooney on May 12. The City Council is litigating the tax rates, city budget issues, and other matters in this lawsuit. The city council is committed to paying all city vendors and contractors as this is our legal obligation.
Netflix to expand production hub in New Mexico
The footprint of the production hub will grow with a private land purchase and a lease involving state trust land. She said the partnership with Netflix should send a signal that New Mexico is the place to be for film and television production. As part of the proposed investment, Netflix has committed to providing training programs in partnership with the New Mexico Film Office, local universities and industry organizations. Since coming to New Mexico in 2018, Netflix said it has spent more than $200 million, used more than 2,000 production vendors and hired more than 1,600 cast and crew members. Netflix is in production in New Mexico on the original films โThe Harder They Fall" and โIntrusion" and is expected to soon begin filming โStranger Things 4" in Albuquerque.
Detroit officials expected to reveal plan to allow recreational marijuana sales
DETROIT โ Mayor Mike Duggan and City Council member James Tate are expected to unveil a proposal Monday that would allow marijuana licenses in Detroit. Residents of Detroit were surprised to hear that Duggan could soon be announcing an amendment to the cityโs code that could possibly allow adult-use recreational marijuana licensing in the city. But freeing up marijuana sales isnโt the only goal of the legislation -- it also includes a social equity program focused on inclusion and opportunity. Under the new plan, 10 types of licenses are expected to be available to people operating in the city. Legacy applicants to receive first priority with discounts on application fees and city landDetails are expected to be revealed during a Monday afternoon press conference.
Ann Arbor City Council extends downtown street closures through November
ANN ARBOR โ City Council unanimously approved on Monday night the extension of downtown street closures for businesses to continue operating outdoors through Nov. 30. The closures were originally set to end on Nov. 1. The closures include:Main Street from William Street to Liberty StreetMain Street from Liberty Street to Washington StreetWashington Street from South Ashley to Main StreetMaynard Street from East Liberty Street to East William Street (seven days a week)East Liberty Street from Thompson Street to South State StreetSouth State Street from East Washington Street to East William StreetClosures will continue to be in effect from 2 p.m. on Fridays through 8 p.m. on Sundays. The Maynard Street closure will move to a weekend-only closure on Nov. 2. Ramlawi said city administrator Tom Crawford can end the closures at any time if they are deemed unsafe due to weather events.
Ann Arbor decriminalizes magic mushrooms, psychedelic plants
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The city of Ann Arbor has decriminalized psychedelic plants and fungi, including magic mushrooms, and police officers will no longer make them an enforcement focus. City Council voted unanimously Sept. 21 in favor of a resolution declaring it the cityโs lowest law enforcement priority, MLive.com reported. It means that authorities wonโt investigate and arrest anyone for planting, cultivating, buying, transporting, distributing, engaging in practices with or possessing โentheogenic plantsโ or plant compounds. A grassroots group called Decriminalize Nature Ann Arbor, or DNA2, has been lobbying city officials to take up the issue. READ MORE: Ann Arbor News
City Council votes to make psychedelic mushrooms legal in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ City Council members voted unanimously this week to decriminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor is a college town that prides itself in a more relaxed approach to drug enforcement. โThey are non-addictive chemicals,โ Ann Arbor City Council member Anne Bannister said. The Council voted 11-0, saying Ann Arbor police should stand down enforcing possession. In its resolution, the Ann Arbor City Council also asked the Washtenaw County Prosecutorโs Office to cease prosecution of those involved in entheogenic plant use.
City of Ann Arbor issues emergency ordinance limiting gatherings, requires face masks
ANN ARBOR, Mich. With more students headed back to Ann Arbor, an emergency ordinance has been put in place to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. On Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously passed the temporary emergency ordinance, which limits social gatherings and requires face coverings. Wash your hands frequently and do your part to keep our community safe.Supporting both state and Washtenaw County orders, the ordinance states indoor gatherings cannot exceed 10 individuals from different households. Outdoor gatherings can not exceed 25. Related:Washtenaw County restricts outdoor gatherings in Ann Arbor, Ypsi to 25 peopleUniversity of Michigan students begin moving into dorms amid COVID-19 pandemicAnn Arbor Police Department announces University of Michigan partnership for fall term
Help Me Hank demands answers from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan about future of demolition program
Help Me Hank is getting answers from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan about the potential big hit facing the citys demolition program. City officials put contractors on notice that the demolition of blighted homes and structures might be significantly scaled back unless City Council members support the upcoming demolition bond. Duggan wants the City Council to pass his demolition bond, which would then go to the people to vote on next year. The demolition program has not only been under investigation in the past -- a recent report essentially claimed the program is mismanaged. Local 4 has been on the ground watching the dangerous homes come down, and many residents have been thrilled to see the results.
Detroit police investigating after house meant for deserving family is illegally demolished
DETROIT - Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo appeared at Tuesday's City Council meeting in Detroit demanding answers after a house she owned was demolished without warning. The house was in the process of being fixed up by a nonprofit to be given to a deserving family during Christmastime. ORIGINAL: Detroit house meant to be rehabbed for deserving family demolished without warning"I've reached out to utility companies. It's still unclear who demolished the house and why, that mystery is now a criminal matter. Detroit police have launched a criminal investigation as to why the house was illegally demolished.
Ann Arbor boosts funds for nature center pollution cleanup
ANN ARBOR - Officials are conducting more tests and excavating contaminated soil to address pollution that was found on the grounds of a nature center in Ann Arbor. The City Council this month approved a $431,000 contract increase for environmental consultant Tetra Tech to complete remediation work at the Leslie Science and Nature Center, MLive.com reported. The city initially approved an emergency contract with Tetra Tech in May for $16,000 to probe the condition and gather initial soil samples. The nature center is situated on property that belonged to Eugene Leslie and Emily Leslie from 1923 to 1976 and was given to the city when they died. The couple also left the city the land that is currently Leslie Park and the Leslie Park Golf Course.
Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Sept. 16, 2019
DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 4:GM strikeNegotiations between General Motors and the United Auto Workers are ongoing as the strike continues. Police situationPolice said they are trying to figure out what triggered a shooting and barricade situation in Garden City. Duggan blight removalThe mayor is asking the City Council for a $250 million bond to eliminate all residential blight in Detroit by mid-2025. Ford Explorer recallFord is recalling more than 300 thousand Ford Explorers. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Anger erupts in Westland over approved opioid treatment center
WESTLAND, Mich. - There was a packed house at Westland City Hall on Tuesday night as neighbors vented their thoughts about an approved opioid treatment center. The center will go where the dilapidated former Montana's restaurant currently sits in a commercial area near Ford Road and Wildwood Street. "It's wrong, wrong, wrong for the children of the city," Dino Tomei said. Tomei owns the health club near where the treatment center will be. He said he has explored putting a charter school on his property, but that will no longer happen with the opioid center.
Marysville mayor calls for City Council candidate to withdraw after comments on race
MARYSVILLE, Mich. - The mayor of Marysville is calling for a City Council candidate to withdraw from the race over what she said about interracial marriages and race at a forum Thursday night. Mayor Dan Damman is in his third term and isn't up for election, but he's denouncing the comments Jean Cramer made. READ: City Council candidate says she wants to keep 'Marysville a white community'"My suggestion is to keep Marysville white and keep foreign-born out," Cramer said during a forum Thursday night. On Friday, Cramer wanted to clarify her statement. Watch the video above for the full report from Local 4 News at 11.