Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death case
Read full article: Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death caseA key hearing next week could determine freedom for Mario Willis, who has spent 16 years in prison for a fatal fire that killed a Detroit firefighter, a conviction his supporters say was built on changing testimony and missing evidence.
Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding deal
Read full article: Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding dealLast Friday, on the day after Thanksgiving, tenants living at the Leland House apartments in Detroit received a shocking letter informing them they would have to move out of the building because ownership was unable to pay a massive DTE Energy bill.
Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in Detroit
Read full article: Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in DetroitPolice are searching for two suspects who were involved in a late-night robbery of an employee inside a Detroit restaurant.
Dale Warner faces murder trial after evidentiary hearing in wife’s disappearance case
Read full article: Dale Warner faces murder trial after evidentiary hearing in wife’s disappearance caseThe defense team is scrutinizing the evidence, highlighting concerns about missing witness statements, text messages, emails, and incomplete audio and video recordings.
Detroit legacy businesses get $50k grants to boost growth, preserve history
Read full article: Detroit legacy businesses get $50k grants to boost growth, preserve historyThousands of dollars in grants are being awarded to longtime Detroit companies, giving them a much-needed business boost. An exclusive celebration captured the moment’s excitement for recipients of the Detroit Legacy Business Project grants.
Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death case
Read full article: Detroit man’s fight for freedom: Key hearing set in 2008 firefighter death caseA key hearing next week could determine freedom for Mario Willis, who has spent 16 years in prison for a fatal fire that killed a Detroit firefighter, a conviction his supporters say was built on changing testimony and missing evidence.
Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding deal
Read full article: Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding dealLast Friday, on the day after Thanksgiving, tenants living at the Leland House apartments in Detroit received a shocking letter informing them they would have to move out of the building because ownership was unable to pay a massive DTE Energy bill.
Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in Detroit
Read full article: Police search for suspects involved in late-night robbery of restaurant employee in DetroitPolice are searching for two suspects who were involved in a late-night robbery of an employee inside a Detroit restaurant.
DYPAC brings inclusive ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ to Trenton Village Theater
Read full article: DYPAC brings inclusive ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ to Trenton Village TheaterAs the countdown to Christmas begins, the cast and crew at Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center are putting the finishing touches on their high-energy production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer -- and this year the show is more accessible than ever.
Road worker killed in Oakland County: What witnesses said, crash report, police findings
Read full article: Road worker killed in Oakland County: What witnesses said, crash report, police findingsA recently obtained police report of the deadly crash involving a Road Commission of Oakland County worker revealed initial crash findings and witness statements to police.
Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old son
Read full article: Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old sonThe man accused of beating and choking his 9-year-old son in Pontiac, because the boy fell asleep on the couch, pleaded no contest to his charges.
Pontiac family grieves after father is found shot to death; stepson charged with murder
Read full article: Pontiac family grieves after father is found shot to death; stepson charged with murderA Pontiac family is grieving after their loved one was found shot and killed inside his car this past weekend.
Oakland University campus heating outage affects 21 buildings ahead of final exams
Read full article: Oakland University campus heating outage affects 21 buildings ahead of final examsOakland University canceled classes last week to repair a high-temperature hot water pipe system, but a new leak discovered during repairs has left 21 campus buildings without heat as students prepare for finals.
Woman accused of driving through Macomb County child’s bedroom now facing ‘super drunk’ charge
Read full article: Woman accused of driving through Macomb County child’s bedroom now facing ‘super drunk’ chargeThe 21-year-old woman accused of driving an SUV through a child’s bedroom in Macomb County is now facing drunk driving charges.
Sterling Heights police Lt. Aaron Susalla details fatal shooting of man during welfare check
Read full article: Sterling Heights police Lt. Aaron Susalla details fatal shooting of man during welfare checkSterling Heights police Lt. Aaron Susalla detailed the fatal shooting of a man during a welfare check.
Warren honors school crossing guard for protecting child from crash
Read full article: Warren honors school crossing guard for protecting child from crashThe City of Warren is recognizing school crossing guard Ernest Doolin for his brave actions that protected a young student from a potential crash.
Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murder
Read full article: Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murderA dive team recently searched a Michigan lake as part of the investigation into a cold case linked to a Canton Township abduction and a Washtenaw County murder.
‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparency
Read full article: ‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparencySaline Township is divided over a proposed data center powered by DTE Energy. Many residents say they were caught off guard by the plan and worry it is moving forward without enough public discussion.
‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for money
Read full article: ‘I told her everything’: Westland woman says psychiatric nurse exploited her crisis for moneyA Westland woman says the psychiatric nurse practitioner she trusted to guide her through a mental-health crisis in Ann Arbor instead manipulated her into secretly loaning thousands of dollars.
Winter storm warning issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw counties ahead of weekend snowstorm
Read full article: Winter storm warning issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw counties ahead of weekend snowstormA winter storm warning has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties ahead of a significant snowstorm approaching this weekend.
‘You really do taste the salty despair!’: Tasting ‘Buckeye Tears’ ahead of Ohio State game
Read full article: ‘You really do taste the salty despair!’: Tasting ‘Buckeye Tears’ ahead of Ohio State gameThe biggest game of the college football season is just days away, as Michigan hosts Ohio State this weekend with playoff hopes on the line.
Winter storm warning issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw counties ahead of weekend snowstorm
Read full article: Winter storm warning issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw counties ahead of weekend snowstormA winter storm warning has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties ahead of a significant snowstorm approaching this weekend.
Man caught asleep behind wheel in Livingston County pushes police cruiser into I-96
Read full article: Man caught asleep behind wheel in Livingston County pushes police cruiser into I-96A 44-year-old man was arrested after allegedly waking from sleep behind the wheel and pushing a police cruiser into traffic during a tense standoff with deputies.
Livingston County AI data center project delayed by six-month rezoning moratorium
Read full article: Livingston County AI data center project delayed by six-month rezoning moratoriumA proposed AI data center in rural Livingston County has faced another delay after the Howell Township board voted to impose a six-month moratorium on rezoning approval.
Campbell Soup fires VP after secret recording reveals offensive comments about products, customers
Read full article: Campbell Soup fires VP after secret recording reveals offensive comments about products, customersThe vice president of Campbell Soup Company has been fired after a secret recording revealed him ranting about “bioengineered meat” and the “poor people” who buy the product.
Campbell Soup VP fired after secret recording of rant about ‘bioengineered meat,’ ‘poor people’
Read full article: Campbell Soup VP fired after secret recording of rant about ‘bioengineered meat,’ ‘poor people’The vice president of Campbell Soup Company has been fired after a secret recording revealed him ranting about “bioengineered meat” and the “poor people” who buy the product.
St Clair County woman charged with attempted murder after boyfriend is stabbed on Thanksgiving
Read full article: St Clair County woman charged with attempted murder after boyfriend is stabbed on ThanksgivingA 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after her boyfriend was hospitalized on Thanksgiving with a stab wound.
‘Giving back to community that raised me’: Claressa Shields hosts 5th annual Flint turkey giveaway
Read full article: ‘Giving back to community that raised me’: Claressa Shields hosts 5th annual Flint turkey giveawayFlint native and three-time undisputed boxing world champion, Claressa Shields, returned home for her fifth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
Flint’s Claressa Shields signs $8M multi-fight deal, one of the biggest in women’s boxing history
Read full article: Flint’s Claressa Shields signs $8M multi-fight deal, one of the biggest in women’s boxing historyFlint native and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields just signed a new multi-fight deal worth $8 million.
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Read full article: Mental health experts warn online shopping addiction is rising as holiday season peaksWith online shopping just a click away, mental health experts warn that the line between casual shopping and addiction is becoming increasingly blurred, especially during the holiday season.
DYPAC brings inclusive ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ to Trenton Village Theater
Read full article: DYPAC brings inclusive ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ to Trenton Village TheaterAs the countdown to Christmas begins, the cast and crew at Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center are putting the finishing touches on their high-energy production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer -- and this year the show is more accessible than ever.
Campbell Soup VP controversy leads Michigan lawmaker to call again for lab-grown meat label
Read full article: Campbell Soup VP controversy leads Michigan lawmaker to call again for lab-grown meat labelThe controversy surrounding the vice president of Campbell Soup Company has led a Michigan lawmaker to call again for lab-grown meat labeling on products.
Woman accused of driving through Macomb County child’s bedroom now facing ‘super drunk’ charge
Read full article: Woman accused of driving through Macomb County child’s bedroom now facing ‘super drunk’ chargeThe 21-year-old woman accused of driving an SUV through a child’s bedroom in Macomb County is now facing drunk driving charges.
Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murder
Read full article: Dive team searches lake in cold case linked to Canton Township abduction, Washtenaw County murderA dive team recently searched a Michigan lake as part of the investigation into a cold case linked to a Canton Township abduction and a Washtenaw County murder.
Michigan Lottery: Man wins $1M on ticket bought at ‘luckiest store’ in the state
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Man wins $1M on ticket bought at ‘luckiest store’ in the stateA Newaygo County man won a $1 million prize after purchasing a ticket at a store that’s known for selling big winners, Michigan Lottery officials said.
Madison Chock, Evan Bates aiming for third straight Grand Prix Final title
Read full article: Madison Chock, Evan Bates aiming for third straight Grand Prix Final titleMadison Chock and Evan Bates are aiming for their third consecutive Grand Prix Final gold as they head into the free dance with a narrow lead.
Road worker killed in Oakland County: What witnesses said, crash report, police findings
Read full article: Road worker killed in Oakland County: What witnesses said, crash report, police findingsA recently obtained police report of the deadly crash involving a Road Commission of Oakland County worker revealed initial crash findings and witness statements to police.
Morning 4: Lenawee County man accused of murdering wife, Dee Warner, to appear in court today -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Lenawee County man accused of murdering wife, Dee Warner, to appear in court today -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old son
Read full article: Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old sonThe man accused of beating and choking his 9-year-old son in Pontiac, because the boy fell asleep on the couch, pleaded no contest to his charges.
500 crashes in 5 years on this Metro Detroit freeway -- Resident calls it a ‘drag strip’
Read full article: 500 crashes in 5 years on this Metro Detroit freeway -- Resident calls it a ‘drag strip’Fast driving and weaving in-and-out of traffic. Steve Galvan says he’s sick of narrowly dodging bad drivers along the Southfield Freeway, specifically between Rotunda and Pinecrest drives.
Pontiac family grieves after father is found shot to death; stepson charged with murder
Read full article: Pontiac family grieves after father is found shot to death; stepson charged with murderA Pontiac family is grieving after their loved one was found shot and killed inside his car this past weekend.