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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.
Michigan family’s $38K insurance claim denied over ‘reasonable precautions.’ Now that’s reversed
Read full article: Michigan family’s $38K insurance claim denied over ‘reasonable precautions.’ Now that’s reversedA Michigan family was refused a $38,000 insurance claim over supposed “reasonable precautions,” but now that decision has been reversed.
Detroit small businesses say tariff refunds could be a lifeline -- if they can clear the federal hurdles
Read full article: Detroit small businesses say tariff refunds could be a lifeline -- if they can clear the federal hurdlesBillions of dollars in tariff refunds could be on the way for American companies but getting that money back will be anything but simple. Experts also warn consumers probably won’t see a dime.
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.
Michigan family’s $38K insurance claim denied over ‘reasonable precautions.’ Now that’s reversed
Read full article: Michigan family’s $38K insurance claim denied over ‘reasonable precautions.’ Now that’s reversedA Michigan family was refused a $38,000 insurance claim over supposed “reasonable precautions,” but now that decision has been reversed.
Business leaders want to turn Belle Isle into special economic zone -- what that means
Read full article: Business leaders want to turn Belle Isle into special economic zone -- what that meansA new $50 billion plan for Belle Isle would transform the island into a special economic zone with high-income housing, shopping, and about 50,000 residents.
Allen Park bakery owner beats cancer, turns shop into community lifeline
Read full article: Allen Park bakery owner beats cancer, turns shop into community lifelineAn Allen Park bakery owner who survived a stage 3 metastatic melanoma diagnosis has turned her recovery into a mission — and her shop into a source of hope for others facing the same fight.
Oakland County family says this sent their kids to doctor’s office almost 100 times
Read full article: Oakland County family says this sent their kids to doctor’s office almost 100 timesAn Oakland County family said their kids were sent to the doctor’s office nearly 100 times because of something that was happening inside their home.
West Bloomfield temple attack: What man was doing before targeting Temple Israel
Read full article: West Bloomfield temple attack: What man was doing before targeting Temple IsraelPolice revealed what the attacker was doing in the days before he targeted Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township.
Detroit Country Day girls’ ski team overcomes adversity to win its first-ever state championship
Read full article: Detroit Country Day girls’ ski team overcomes adversity to win its first-ever state championshipClimbing a mountain of adversity takes the right people. Going down the mountain does, too, something the state champion girls’ skiing team at Detroit Country Day School knows all about.
Driver thinks concrete chunks that hit car from I-94 overpass were thrown on purpose
Read full article: Driver thinks concrete chunks that hit car from I-94 overpass were thrown on purposeA driver said it sounded like a gunshot when a massive chunk of concrete struck his windshield as he drove on I-94. He also believes those chunks were being thrown on purpose.
She was stabbed to death at Macomb County apartment. Now family demands answers
Read full article: She was stabbed to death at Macomb County apartment. Now family demands answersA woman was stabbed to death at an apartment complex in Macomb County, and now her family is demanding answers about what happened.
Macomb County dentist faces 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in scheme involving dental crowns
Read full article: Macomb County dentist faces 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in scheme involving dental crownsA Macomb County dentist is facing 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in a scheme that involved dental crowns, officials said.
Warren police adopt SAVES Project resources for vulnerable residents
Read full article: Warren police adopt SAVES Project resources for vulnerable residentsPolice in Warren have launched a new partnership aimed at making emergency calls and traffic stops safer and less stressful for people with autism and other cognitive or developmental differences.
‘This is their home too’: Shelby Township renews Canada goose removal plan, sparking resident backlash
Read full article: ‘This is their home too’: Shelby Township renews Canada goose removal plan, sparking resident backlashA Shelby Township woman is raising concerns after the township’s Board of Trustees renewed a resolution supporting a state program that calls for destroying Canada Goose nests and removing the birds.
Macomb County man accused of hitting girlfriend’s brother with weightlifting bar while he was asleep
Read full article: Macomb County man accused of hitting girlfriend’s brother with weightlifting bar while he was asleepA Macomb County man is accused of hitting his girlfriend’s brother in the head with a weightlifting bar multiple times while he was sleeping, leaving him critically injured, officials said.
Family sues after garbage truck worker caught on video attacking Washtenaw County teen in van
Read full article: Family sues after garbage truck worker caught on video attacking Washtenaw County teen in vanA family is taking legal action against a trash company and one of its former employees after the worker was captured on video attacking their 17-year-old son in a van in Washtenaw County.
‘She ruined my life’: Bodycam video shows arrest of ex-Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore
Read full article: ‘She ruined my life’: Bodycam video shows arrest of ex-Michigan football head coach Sherrone MooreBodycam video of the arrest of former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore has been released.
Washtenaw County confirms 7th measles case -- Here’s a list of new exposure sites
Read full article: Washtenaw County confirms 7th measles case -- Here’s a list of new exposure sitesA community college, hospital and Kroger location have been listed as possible exposure sites as Washtenaw County confirms its seventh measles case.
3 charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder to appear in court today -- here’s why
Read full article: 3 charged in Washtenaw County foster family murder to appear in court today -- here’s whyThe three charged in the double murder of a foster family in Washtenaw County are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
‘People were peeing on my face’: Mom says Fowlerville HS wrestler quit after hazing
Read full article: ‘People were peeing on my face’: Mom says Fowlerville HS wrestler quit after hazingA Livingston County mother said her now 15-year-old son left the Fowlerville High School wrestling team after he reported being urinated on in the locker-room showers.
‘They’re trying to cover it up’: Mom says son quit Fowlerville wrestling after urine hazing incident
Read full article: ‘They’re trying to cover it up’: Mom says son quit Fowlerville wrestling after urine hazing incidentA Livingston County mother said her now 15-year-old son left the Fowlerville High School wrestling team after he reported being urinated on in the locker-room showers.
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.
Measles case confirmed in Monroe County -- here’s a list of exposure sites
Read full article: Measles case confirmed in Monroe County -- here’s a list of exposure sitesHealth officials have confirmed a measles case in Monroe County and are warning residents about possible exposure at multiple locations.
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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Business leaders want to turn Belle Isle into special economic zone -- what that means
Read full article: Business leaders want to turn Belle Isle into special economic zone -- what that meansA new $50 billion plan for Belle Isle would transform the island into a special economic zone with high-income housing, shopping, and about 50,000 residents.
Oakland County family says this sent their kids to doctor’s office almost 100 times
Read full article: Oakland County family says this sent their kids to doctor’s office almost 100 timesAn Oakland County family said their kids were sent to the doctor’s office nearly 100 times because of something that was happening inside their home.
Driver thinks concrete chunks that hit car from I-94 overpass were thrown on purpose
Read full article: Driver thinks concrete chunks that hit car from I-94 overpass were thrown on purposeA driver said it sounded like a gunshot when a massive chunk of concrete struck his windshield as he drove on I-94. He also believes those chunks were being thrown on purpose.
Storms strike before Easter, leaving damage across Southeast Michigan
Read full article: Storms strike before Easter, leaving damage across Southeast MichiganDamaging thunderstorms that swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday afternoon and evening are leaving behind downed trees, power lines and structural damage, forcing some families to shift their focus from Easter preparations to cleanup and recovery.
List of active weather alerts on Saturday as severe weather moves through SE Michigan
Read full article: List of active weather alerts on Saturday as severe weather moves through SE MichiganSevere thunderstorms watches and tornado warnings have been issued for multiple communities in Southeast Michigan on Saturday.
Allen Park bakery owner beats cancer, turns shop into community lifeline
Read full article: Allen Park bakery owner beats cancer, turns shop into community lifelineAn Allen Park bakery owner who survived a stage 3 metastatic melanoma diagnosis has turned her recovery into a mission — and her shop into a source of hope for others facing the same fight.
Residents at Wayne County complex say eviction threats over ‘large crowds’ go too far
Read full article: Residents at Wayne County complex say eviction threats over ‘large crowds’ go too farA notice posted on the doors of residents at Renaissance Estates in Ecorse about large crowds, heavy foot traffic and late-night gatherings -- and even threatening eviction for those who don’t comply -- has led people living there to speak out.
She was stabbed to death at Macomb County apartment. Now family demands answers
Read full article: She was stabbed to death at Macomb County apartment. Now family demands answersA woman was stabbed to death at an apartment complex in Macomb County, and now her family is demanding answers about what happened.
An underwater drone to take drugs to Europe? Michigan’s link to the ‘cocaine torpedo’ operation
Read full article: An underwater drone to take drugs to Europe? Michigan’s link to the ‘cocaine torpedo’ operationOfficials outlined a “cocaine torpedo” operation that involved plans to use underwater drones to ship drugs to Europe. The scheme was operating out of Metro Detroit.
West Bloomfield temple attack: What man was doing before targeting Temple Israel
Read full article: West Bloomfield temple attack: What man was doing before targeting Temple IsraelPolice revealed what the attacker was doing in the days before he targeted Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township.
Detroit-to-Tennessee drug pipeline: 3 more arrested as 11 pounds of meth, marijuana found
Read full article: Detroit-to-Tennessee drug pipeline: 3 more arrested as 11 pounds of meth, marijuana foundThe crackdown on the Detroit-to-Tennessee drug pipeline resulted in three more arrests and the discovery of 11 pounds of meth and marijuana.
Retired assistant Detroit police chief weighs in on video of officer punching man during home arrest
Read full article: Retired assistant Detroit police chief weighs in on video of officer punching man during home arrestA now viral video showing a Detroit police officer punching a man during a suspect pursuit at a home on the city’s west side has sparked conversations online about when police can enter and search a home.
Rainy, mild start to Easter Weekend, chilly end in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Rainy, mild start to Easter Weekend, chilly end in Metro DetroitRain develops overnight into early Saturday morning, with thunderstorms becoming possible during the afternoon and evening hours in Metro Detroit.
‘I was treated like an animal’: Federal jury awards $307.6M to Michigan inmate denied surgery over cost
Read full article: ‘I was treated like an animal’: Federal jury awards $307.6M to Michigan inmate denied surgery over costA federal jury returned a $307.6M verdict after a former Michigan inmate said he served over two years with a leaking, foul-smelling colostomy bag, and said the state prison health provider refused to pay for surgery as a cost-cutting move.
‘The sky is falling’: Detroit residents warn crumbling homes in neighborhood are about to collapse
Read full article: ‘The sky is falling’: Detroit residents warn crumbling homes in neighborhood are about to collapseTwo vacant homes on Beverly Court in Detroit are raising serious safety concerns among residents, who say the deteriorating structures pose a growing threat to the neighborhood, and fear the city isn’t listening.
Macomb County dentist faces 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in scheme involving dental crowns
Read full article: Macomb County dentist faces 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in scheme involving dental crownsA Macomb County dentist is facing 131 counts of Medicaid fraud in a scheme that involved dental crowns, officials said.
Man stabs Livonia officer after entering station lobby, threatening to kill everyone, police say
Read full article: Man stabs Livonia officer after entering station lobby, threatening to kill everyone, police sayA Livonia officer was stabbed in the leg after a man allegedly entered the police station lobby and said he wanted to kill everyone while waving a knife around.
Morning 4: ‘People were peeing on my face’: Mom says Fowlerville HS wrestler quit after hazing -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: ‘People were peeing on my face’: Mom says Fowlerville HS wrestler quit after hazing -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.