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Romulus BP still charging nearly $6 a gallon months after AG launched price gouging investigation
Read full article: Romulus BP still charging nearly $6 a gallon months after AG launched price gouging investigationA BP gas station in Romulus is still charging drivers nearly $6 a gallon for regular gas — months after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office launched a formal price gouging investigation into the station.
After 4 spinal surgeries, Detroit man’s home saved through property tax relief program
Read full article: After 4 spinal surgeries, Detroit man’s home saved through property tax relief programFor Paul and Lisa Hamilton, the last three years had been a nightmare. They fell behind on taxes as he has endured four spinal surgeries in the last three calendar years.
Detroit Free Press Marathon seeking volunteers for 2026 races -- here’s how to sign up
Read full article: Detroit Free Press Marathon seeking volunteers for 2026 races -- here’s how to sign upThousands of volunteers are needed to help support runners during several races for the Detroit Free Press Marathon’s 49th year.
Romulus BP still charging nearly $6 a gallon months after AG launched price gouging investigation
Read full article: Romulus BP still charging nearly $6 a gallon months after AG launched price gouging investigationA BP gas station in Romulus is still charging drivers nearly $6 a gallon for regular gas — months after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office launched a formal price gouging investigation into the station.
After 4 spinal surgeries, Detroit man’s home saved through property tax relief program
Read full article: After 4 spinal surgeries, Detroit man’s home saved through property tax relief programFor Paul and Lisa Hamilton, the last three years had been a nightmare. They fell behind on taxes as he has endured four spinal surgeries in the last three calendar years.
Detroit Free Press Marathon seeking volunteers for 2026 races -- here’s how to sign up
Read full article: Detroit Free Press Marathon seeking volunteers for 2026 races -- here’s how to sign upThousands of volunteers are needed to help support runners during several races for the Detroit Free Press Marathon’s 49th year.
DEA Detroit seizes 8.5 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl, 142 guns seized, 176 arrests
Read full article: DEA Detroit seizes 8.5 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl, 142 guns seized, 176 arrestsThe Drug Enforcement Administration’s Detroit Field Division said agents seized about 8.5 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl and made 176 arrests during a recent enforcement operation.
Detroit heart attack survivor celebrates 80th birthday by donating 5 AEDs
Read full article: Detroit heart attack survivor celebrates 80th birthday by donating 5 AEDsAn Oklahoma man who survived cardiac arrest while visiting family in Detroit last Christmas Eve returned to the city to celebrate his 80th birthday with some of the people he credits with saving his life.
3 accused of shooting, killing man and injuring another at Pontiac apartment complex
Read full article: 3 accused of shooting, killing man and injuring another at Pontiac apartment complexThree men have been arrested and charged for allegedly killing a man and injuring another at an apartment complex in Pontiac.
Oakland County man accused in babysitter scams, child exploitation cases gets plea deal
Read full article: Oakland County man accused in babysitter scams, child exploitation cases gets plea dealAn Oakland County man accused of posing as a teen boy online to exploit girls, and as a father looking for a babysitter, has accepted a plea deal in the case.
Oakland County to begin invasive plant removal along major roadways
Read full article: Oakland County to begin invasive plant removal along major roadwaysOakland County is teaming up with community partners across the region to stop two prominent invasive plant varieties from spreading along local roadways.
Man convicted for exposing himself to teen in Bloomfield Township to serve 1 year in jail
Read full article: Man convicted for exposing himself to teen in Bloomfield Township to serve 1 year in jailThe man accused of exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl at a shopping center in Oakland County will serve one year in jail.
St. Clair Shores man fined $15K for docking boats, attorney calls ordinance unconstitutional
Read full article: St. Clair Shores man fined $15K for docking boats, attorney calls ordinance unconstitutionalA St. Clair Shores man has racked up more than $15,000 in fines for docking his boats alongside a vacant lot he owns.
Warren Schools teacher arraigned on felony charges after videos of minors allegedly found on his phone
Read full article: Warren Schools teacher arraigned on felony charges after videos of minors allegedly found on his phoneWarren Consolidated Schools teacher Mark Michael Sharrow, 37, has been arraigned on multiple felony charges after authorities say sexually explicit videos involving minors were found on his cellphone during a search related to a separate criminal sexual conduct case.
‘We don’t matter to them’: Ypsilanti Township pushed back on University of Michigan, Los Alamos data center
Read full article: ‘We don’t matter to them’: Ypsilanti Township pushed back on University of Michigan, Los Alamos data centerYpsilanti Township officials and residents say they were blindsided by the University of Michigan’s announcement that a site along Textile Road near the Huron River is the preferred location for a proposed data and research center the university has in conjunction to Los Alamos National Laboratory.
From Prison to Pro: Ypsilanti program helps formerly incarcerated people learn digital skills
Read full article: From Prison to Pro: Ypsilanti program helps formerly incarcerated people learn digital skillsFor people returning to their communities after years or even decades behind bars, learning how to navigate the digital world can be an important step toward starting over.
Next step on city electric utility headed to Ann Arbor voters in November
Read full article: Next step on city electric utility headed to Ann Arbor voters in NovemberIn about two months, Ann Arbor voters will decide whether the city should take its next step toward forming a city-run electric utility and potentially moving away from DTE Energy.
Ann Arbor’s 2 new programs aim to change how the city responds to mental health crises
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s 2 new programs aim to change how the city responds to mental health crisesAnn Arbor, like many other cities, is wrestling with the same question: When someone calls 911 because they are having a mental health crisis, is sending a police officer always the right call? Ann Arbor is now doing something about that.
Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels
Read full article: Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levelsThe Washtenaw County Health Department has closed Independence Lake Beach to swimming after routine testing revealed high levels of E. coli in the water.
Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels
Read full article: Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levelsThe Washtenaw County Health Department has closed Independence Lake Beach to swimming after routine testing revealed high levels of E. coli in the water.
Credit union donates $25K to Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing in Monroe County
Read full article: Credit union donates $25K to Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing in Monroe CountyLake Trust Credit Union has donated $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County through its annual Home Loan Giveback Program, supporting efforts to expand access to safe and affordable housing in the community.
Swimming advisory issued for Holland Beach in St. Clair County due to elevated levels of E. coli
Read full article: Swimming advisory issued for Holland Beach in St. Clair County due to elevated levels of E. coliA swimming advisory was issued for Holland Beach due to elevated E. coli levels in the water.
Feds bust alleged Michigan child predator ‘Handsome Rob’ again
Read full article: Feds bust alleged Michigan child predator ‘Handsome Rob’ againA Clarkston man, who allegedly goes by ‘handsome Rob’ and was previously arrested in a child sex and human trafficking sting operation out of Genesee County, is now accused of distribution of child pornography and receipt and possession of child pornography.
A Michigan man thought he won a $50k lottery prize, he was wrong. He won $500k
Read full article: A Michigan man thought he won a $50k lottery prize, he was wrong. He won $500kA Michigan man was excited to win a $50k lottery prize, but after a second look at his ticket later in the day, he realized he was wrong. He had won $500k.
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.
MORE LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES
More than 10,000 nurses covered under newly ratified Teamsters contract with Corewell Health
Read full article: More than 10,000 nurses covered under newly ratified Teamsters contract with Corewell HealthAfter more than 13 months of negotiations with Michigan’s largest healthcare system, registered nurses at Corewell Health East have voted to ratify their first union contract.
3 accused of shooting, killing man and injuring another at Pontiac apartment complex
Read full article: 3 accused of shooting, killing man and injuring another at Pontiac apartment complexThree men have been arrested and charged for allegedly killing a man and injuring another at an apartment complex in Pontiac.
Detroit police need help identifying 4 suspects in aggravated assault case
Read full article: Detroit police need help identifying 4 suspects in aggravated assault casePolice are asking the public for information about four men considered persons of interest in an aggravated assault that took place at a Detroit apartment complex earlier this month.
Man accused of threatening to ‘open fire’ at Michigan State Capitol, kill Gov. Whitmer pleads guilty
Read full article: Man accused of threatening to ‘open fire’ at Michigan State Capitol, kill Gov. Whitmer pleads guiltyA Hawaii man pleaded guilty to one charge for allegedly making threats to kill Governor Gretchen Whitmer and threatening to kill people at the Michigan State Capitol.
Oakland County man accused in babysitter scams, child exploitation cases gets plea deal
Read full article: Oakland County man accused in babysitter scams, child exploitation cases gets plea dealAn Oakland County man accused of posing as a teen boy online to exploit girls, and as a father looking for a babysitter, has accepted a plea deal in the case.
Oakland County to begin invasive plant removal along major roadways
Read full article: Oakland County to begin invasive plant removal along major roadwaysOakland County is teaming up with community partners across the region to stop two prominent invasive plant varieties from spreading along local roadways.
DEA Detroit seizes 8.5 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl, 142 guns seized, 176 arrests
Read full article: DEA Detroit seizes 8.5 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl, 142 guns seized, 176 arrestsThe Drug Enforcement Administration’s Detroit Field Division said agents seized about 8.5 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl and made 176 arrests during a recent enforcement operation.
Detroit heart attack survivor celebrates 80th birthday by donating 5 AEDs
Read full article: Detroit heart attack survivor celebrates 80th birthday by donating 5 AEDsAn Oklahoma man who survived cardiac arrest while visiting family in Detroit last Christmas Eve returned to the city to celebrate his 80th birthday with some of the people he credits with saving his life.
Benson selects Brinks as running mate; James taps DeBoyer in Michigan governor’s race
Read full article: Benson selects Brinks as running mate; James taps DeBoyer in Michigan governor’s raceDemocratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday that Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks will join her ticket as the candidate for lieutenant governor, setting up a November contest that will feature two prominent legislative figures as running mates.
Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison gives update on fatal stabbing involving teen, talks Dearborn protest
Read full article: Detroit police Chief Todd Bettison gives update on fatal stabbing involving teen, talks Dearborn protestDetroit police Chief Todd Bettison gave an update on the fatal stabbing of a man in his 20s by a teenage girl on the city’s east side, and he talked about the Dearborn protest and how police responded during his Walk-A-Mile Wednesday event.
University of Michigan’s ‘Wolverine Village’ opens this weekend with 2,300 new beds
Read full article: University of Michigan’s ‘Wolverine Village’ opens this weekend with 2,300 new bedsThe University of Michigan will open a new residential community on Central Campus this month, adding thousands of beds to its undergraduate housing capacity.
Moratorium fight: Developer claims Gibraltar unlawfully stopped data center, takes legal route
Read full article: Moratorium fight: Developer claims Gibraltar unlawfully stopped data center, takes legal routeA data center developer is suing the city of Gibraltar, alleging officials illegally blocked a proposed facility by enacting a targeted moratorium.
‘Go 4 It’: Metro Detroit community assembles more than 1,075 hygiene kits for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Read full article: ‘Go 4 It’: Metro Detroit community assembles more than 1,075 hygiene kits for Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesMetro Detroit residents donated personal care items and money to support families and individuals served by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries during Local 4’s August “Go 4 It” event, “Hygiene Basics.”
Warren Schools teacher arraigned on felony charges after videos of minors allegedly found on his phone
Read full article: Warren Schools teacher arraigned on felony charges after videos of minors allegedly found on his phoneWarren Consolidated Schools teacher Mark Michael Sharrow, 37, has been arraigned on multiple felony charges after authorities say sexually explicit videos involving minors were found on his cellphone during a search related to a separate criminal sexual conduct case.
Should you avoid salad? Consumer Reports explains what shoppers need to know
Read full article: Should you avoid salad? Consumer Reports explains what shoppers need to knowIf you’ve been avoiding salad this summer, you’re probably not alone. Months into a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, thousands of people nationwide have gotten sick, and the outbreak has also been linked to two deaths.