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Heavy rain, flood watch issued for SE Michigan as storms move in
Read full article: Heavy rain, flood watch issued for SE Michigan as storms move inA low-pressure system tracking through Michigan will bring rain to the Great Lakes region through Wednesday evening into the late-night hours.
New Detroit restaurant, event center opens with focus on food, entertainment, and community
Read full article: New Detroit restaurant, event center opens with focus on food, entertainment, and communityA Detroit business owner is celebrating the grand opening of his new event center, bar, and grill on Woodward Avenue, but it’s his staff’s behind-the-scenes work that’s drawing attention as well.
Ann Arbor police seek hit-and-run driver after viral video shows SUV strike man in crosswalk
Read full article: Ann Arbor police seek hit-and-run driver after viral video shows SUV strike man in crosswalkAnn Arbor police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after dash cam video captured an SUV striking a 22-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk -- and the clip is going viral on social media.
‘Longest 30 seconds of my life’: Romulus pastor recounts 20 shots fired into home with family inside
Read full article: ‘Longest 30 seconds of my life’: Romulus pastor recounts 20 shots fired into home with family insideFlem Peacher VI has spent his entire life in Romulus. He’s the pastor of the Father & Son Faith Christian Center in Westland and runs his own dog-training business. However, his entire world was nearly destroyed in a hail of bullets on the night of May 6.
Faith communities across Metro Detroit rethink safety after violence at places of worship
Read full article: Faith communities across Metro Detroit rethink safety after violence at places of worshipCongregations across Metro Detroit are rethinking security in the wake of recent violence at places of worship, including a shooting last year at the Grand Blanc Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an attack earlier this year at Temple Israel.
New Detroit restaurant, event center opens with focus on food, entertainment, and community
Read full article: New Detroit restaurant, event center opens with focus on food, entertainment, and communityA Detroit business owner is celebrating the grand opening of his new event center, bar, and grill on Woodward Avenue, but it’s his staff’s behind-the-scenes work that’s drawing attention as well.
‘Longest 30 seconds of my life’: Romulus pastor recounts 20 shots fired into home with family inside
Read full article: ‘Longest 30 seconds of my life’: Romulus pastor recounts 20 shots fired into home with family insideFlem Peacher VI has spent his entire life in Romulus. He’s the pastor of the Father & Son Faith Christian Center in Westland and runs his own dog-training business. However, his entire world was nearly destroyed in a hail of bullets on the night of May 6.
Resident injured after jumping from window to escape house fire on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Resident injured after jumping from window to escape house fire on Detroit’s east sideOne person was injured after jumping from a window to escape a house fire on Detroit’s east side.
Family sues Detroit officer who shot teen at 2024 block party, left her disabled
Read full article: Family sues Detroit officer who shot teen at 2024 block party, left her disabledA Detroit family is renewing calls for accountability after a police officer allegedly stumbled and opened fire into a crowd at a block party — shooting a then-19-year-old woman in the head and leaving her permanently disabled.
Weekend Birmingham pool party reignites debate over regulating short-term rentals - Clone
Read full article: Weekend Birmingham pool party reignites debate over regulating short-term rentals - CloneA roudy pool party at a Birmingham home has renewed debate over short-term rentals after neighbors complained police didn’t shut down the party sooner, despite reports of public intoxication, traffic backups, and cars blocking driveways.
Birmingham police admit pool party should have been shut down earlier after citations issued
Read full article: Birmingham police admit pool party should have been shut down earlier after citations issuedA large pool party at a Birmingham home has renewed questions about short-term residential rentals after neighbors raised concerns about noise, traffic congestion, and whether the gathering should have been shut down sooner.
Oakland County mom accused of abandoning 3 kids appeared in court today -- here’s what happened
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning 3 kids appeared in court today -- here’s what happenedAn Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her children and leaving them to live in squalor for years was sentenced on Wednesday on her welfare fraud charges and was also found competent to stand trial on the child abuse charges.
1 in critical condition after crash with semi-truck in Oxford Township
Read full article: 1 in critical condition after crash with semi-truck in Oxford TownshipThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is helping deputies from the Oxford Township with the investigation of a critical injury crash involving a Buick and semi-truck.
Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020
Read full article: Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020Sterling Heights is launching a new advocacy effort to give Michigan communities greater authority over fireworks regulations and safety measures.
Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling HeightsA woman was arrested hours after a bank robbery in Sterling Heights, following a multi-agency investigation that led authorities to recover most of the stolen money.
Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb County
Read full article: Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb CountyThe Sheriff’s Office says its investigating 29 thefts of Ram infotainment systems across the county since April.
Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battle
Read full article: Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battleFormer Warren police officer James Burke was cleared of all charges by a jury on Thursday, including two counts of involuntary manslaughter and related charges stemming from a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men.
Ann Arbor police seek hit-and-run driver after viral video shows SUV strike man in crosswalk
Read full article: Ann Arbor police seek hit-and-run driver after viral video shows SUV strike man in crosswalkAnn Arbor police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after dash cam video captured an SUV striking a 22-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk -- and the clip is going viral on social media.
Ann Arbor man pleads guilty in $2.7M investment fraud scheme
Read full article: Ann Arbor man pleads guilty in $2.7M investment fraud schemeAn Ann Arbor man has pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of more than $2.7 million through a commodities trading scheme that falsely promised guaranteed returns and investment protection.
‘Nothing seems to help it’: Ypsilanti renter says suspected mold in apartment bathroom is making him sick
Read full article: ‘Nothing seems to help it’: Ypsilanti renter says suspected mold in apartment bathroom is making him sickA Ypsilanti renter says he’s been battling what he believes is mold in his bathroom for months and claims his apartment complex isn’t addressing it, even as he begins to experience health problems.
Man convicted, sentenced to life for murder of former Ann Arbor police oversight commissioner
Read full article: Man convicted, sentenced to life for murder of former Ann Arbor police oversight commissionerRicky McCain, 57, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree home invasion and criminal sexual assault in connection with the April 2023 murder.
Protesters rally outside Huron Valley Prison women’s prison after third inmate death in a month
Read full article: Protesters rally outside Huron Valley Prison women’s prison after third inmate death in a monthProtesters lined the street outside the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility on Wednesday evening, continuing what advocates say has become a weekly demonstration following three inmate deaths at the prison in less than a month.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit after unarmed Navy veteran killed by deputies in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Family files wrongful death lawsuit after unarmed Navy veteran killed by deputies in Washtenaw CountyIt’s been a little more than six months since the worst day of Larry and Kelly Jenuwine’s life.
Register now: Free community safety enrollment event for Livingston County families, caregivers
Read full article: Register now: Free community safety enrollment event for Livingston County families, caregiversLivCo Connected is hosting a free community safety enrollment event for Livingston County residents.
Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealership
Read full article: Masked suspects caught after attempted vehicle break-in at Livingston County dealershipTwo masked suspects were arrested after a vehicle break-in at a Livingston County car dealership led to a brief foot pursuit.
Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minor
Read full article: Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minorA Livingston County school aide and Hamburg Township martial arts studio owner is facing felony charges, accused of sexual contact with a teenager.
Alleged Metro Detroit serial home invader pleads guilty to multiple charges
Read full article: Alleged Metro Detroit serial home invader pleads guilty to multiple chargesA Redford Township man accused of stealing from multiple homes across Metro Detroit has pleaded guilty to multiple charges.
Michigan border stop busts driver with 20 kilos of poppy pods, feds say
Read full article: Michigan border stop busts driver with 20 kilos of poppy pods, feds sayFederal agents reportedly busted a Canadian truck driver at the Michigan border with 20kg of opium poppy pods after months of surveillance.
Michigan man arrested in child sex abuse case facing more charges after child porn found on phone
Read full article: Michigan man arrested in child sex abuse case facing more charges after child porn found on phoneA Genesee County man who is facing charges in an alleged child sex abuse case is facing more charges after officers found child pornography on his phone.
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Consumer Reports investigates how Uber, Lyft use AI to set what you pay
Read full article: Consumer Reports investigates how Uber, Lyft use AI to set what you payEver order an Uber or a Lyft and wonder how the app landed on your price? A new Consumer Reports investigation found that someone standing right next to you, requesting the same ride at the same time, could be shown a very different price—and most riders would never know.
Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020
Read full article: Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020Sterling Heights is launching a new advocacy effort to give Michigan communities greater authority over fireworks regulations and safety measures.
Resident injured after jumping from window to escape house fire on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Resident injured after jumping from window to escape house fire on Detroit’s east sideOne person was injured after jumping from a window to escape a house fire on Detroit’s east side.
Family sues Detroit officer who shot teen at 2024 block party, left her disabled
Read full article: Family sues Detroit officer who shot teen at 2024 block party, left her disabledA Detroit family is renewing calls for accountability after a police officer allegedly stumbled and opened fire into a crowd at a block party — shooting a then-19-year-old woman in the head and leaving her permanently disabled.
Oakland County mom accused of abandoning 3 kids appeared in court today -- here’s what happened
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning 3 kids appeared in court today -- here’s what happenedAn Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her children and leaving them to live in squalor for years was sentenced on Wednesday on her welfare fraud charges and was also found competent to stand trial on the child abuse charges.
Marquette County officials pass resolution to explore possible revamp of former U.P. Air Force Base
Read full article: Marquette County officials pass resolution to explore possible revamp of former U.P. Air Force BaseCommissioners voted unanimously to begin talks about restoring military operations at the county’s long-defunct K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base
1 in critical condition after crash with semi-truck in Oxford Township
Read full article: 1 in critical condition after crash with semi-truck in Oxford TownshipThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is helping deputies from the Oxford Township with the investigation of a critical injury crash involving a Buick and semi-truck.
An Oakland County man got the wrong lottery ticket, he won over $1 million
Read full article: An Oakland County man got the wrong lottery ticket, he won over $1 millionAn Oakland County man always avoids Michigan Lottery’s Detroit Lions Rush For Riches, this time he bought them on accident and won $1.05 million.
Flood Watch issued for most of SE Michigan -- here’s how much rain is expected
Read full article: Flood Watch issued for most of SE Michigan -- here’s how much rain is expectedA Flood Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Michigan from Wednesday into Thursday morning as severe storms are expected to move across the region.
Severe storms possible Wednesday evening across Southeast Michigan -- here’s the timing, main threats
Read full article: Severe storms possible Wednesday evening across Southeast Michigan -- here’s the timing, main threatsSevere storms are expected to move across Southeast Michigan Wednesday afternoon and evening, bringing threats of heavy rain, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms.
4Warn Weather Alert issued for Wednesday across Southeast Michigan -- here’s what this means
Read full article: 4Warn Weather Alert issued for Wednesday across Southeast Michigan -- here’s what this meansA 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, June 17, across Southeast Michigan as a storm system brings the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms.
Flooding, severe storms possible Wednesday evening across Southeast Michigan -- what to know
Read full article: Flooding, severe storms possible Wednesday evening across Southeast Michigan -- what to knowFlood Watch has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties through 4:00 a.m. Thursday.
Ann Arbor man pleads guilty in $2.7M investment fraud scheme
Read full article: Ann Arbor man pleads guilty in $2.7M investment fraud schemeAn Ann Arbor man has pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of more than $2.7 million through a commodities trading scheme that falsely promised guaranteed returns and investment protection.
Michigan man arrested in child sex abuse case facing more charges after child porn found on phone
Read full article: Michigan man arrested in child sex abuse case facing more charges after child porn found on phoneA Genesee County man who is facing charges in an alleged child sex abuse case is facing more charges after officers found child pornography on his phone.
Former couple sentenced for abusing adopted children in Michigan and Tennessee cases
Read full article: Former couple sentenced for abusing adopted children in Michigan and Tennessee casesA former couple from Cadillac have been convicted of abusing two of their adopted children and will serve prison sentences in Michigan that run concurrently with terms they are already serving in Tennessee for related crimes.
Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling HeightsA woman was arrested hours after a bank robbery in Sterling Heights, following a multi-agency investigation that led authorities to recover most of the stolen money.