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NOVI, MI – Belleville’s Tigers are headed to Ford Field again after emerging victorious in overtime. Reigning state champions Belleville defeated perennial rival Cass Tech 29-28 Friday night at Novi High School advance to the state final. The undefeated Tigers will head to Ford Field next Saturday, November 26th to face the winner of this Saturday’s Caledonia vs. Clarkston matchup. You can order prints of any of these football photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription.

NOVI -- When Bryce Underwood walked into Novi High School’s football stadium on Friday night, everyone knew who he was. A sophomore quarterback for Belleville, Underwood is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound talent who holds a five-star rating. He has led a Belleville offense that has been virtually unstoppable ever since he began starting as a freshman and led the Tigers to a state title last season.

A 67-year-old man from Novi was killed after his vehicle collided with another on Novi Road.

Tati Amare and Jason Carr, co-hosts on “Live in the D”, discussed some fun events happening in the metro-Detroit area this weekend.

FBI agents broke down how they used a PlayStation box to track down a drug stash in Novi that led to the seizure of enough fentanyl “to kill the entire population of Michigan.”

NOVI, MI – As absentee vote results lag behind same-day results, Michigan Republican candidates will “absolutely not” declare victory before their races are called by news outlets like the Associated Press. Same-day voters lean Republican, and absentee voters lean Democrat, polling has found. Go deeper: Looking for Michigan election results? President Donald Trump declared victory during this gap on election night in 2020, but subsequent absentee results put Joe Biden ahead for good. Maddock told MLive Tuesday night that she told Trump, “We’re good.

DETROIT – A California drug kingpin has pleaded guilty in Michigan after officials found more than 30 kilograms of fentanyl in a Novi stash house. Maurice Montain McCoy, Jr., 41, of Moreno Valley pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced late last week. McCoy now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison with a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Agents originally traced a UPC code off a Sony PlayStation box that was used to deliver heroin to a drug customer. Of the 18 defendants charged, 16 have pleaded guilty and have been sentenced or are awaiting sentencing.

NOVI, MI -- Muskegon Western Michigan Christian High School won the MHSAA Boys Soccer division 4 state championship on Saturday, Nov. 5. Western Michigan Christian played Ann Arbor Greenhills High School at Novi High School for the match. Neither team scored in the first half of the game, but Western Michigan Christian scored in the latter part of the second half, rounding the game out with a final score of 1-0. Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comWestern Michigan Christian’s goalie Jared Olsen kicks the ball during a state soccer division 4 finals between Muskegon Western Michigan Christian High School and Ann Arbor Greehills High School at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comWestern Michigan Christian’s goalie Jared Olsen blocks a shot during a state soccer division 4 finals between Muskegon Western Michigan Christian High School and Ann Arbor Greehills High School at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

NOVI, MI -- Richland Gull Lake won the MHSAA Boys Soccer division 2 state championship on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Gull Lake scored the first and only goal in the first minute of the game against Bloomfied Hills Cranbrook Kingswood at Novi High School’s soccer field. Richland Gull Lake won with a final score of 1-0.Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comRichland Gull Lake students cheer for their team during a state soccer division 2 finals between Richland Gull Lake and Cranbrook Kingswood at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Richland Gull Lake won with a final score of 1-0.Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.comEmma Kerr, a senior at Richland Gull Lake, cheers for her team during a state soccer division 2 finals between Richland Gull Lake and Cranbrook Kingswood at Novi High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Richland Gull Lake won with a final score of 1-0.Zachary Clingenpeel | ZClingenpeel@mlive.com

First responders battled a fire at a party supply company in Novi.

This Tasty Tuesday, we’re visiting On The Roll Next Level Egg Rolls in Novi -- and the food is definitely next level.

Bruce Campbell has just been announced as the first guest for next year’s Motor City Nightmares horror expo and film festival, the 15th year of the event. “We are so excited to welcome Bruce Campbell to our 15 year anniversary show,” Tommy Brunswick, event organizer told MLive. “The Q&A, because of space, will only be allowed for the people who have Bruce Campbell VIP tickets,” added Brunswick. His Q&A’s are so big that we have to make sure we can accommodate.”More celebrity guests will be announced for Motor City Nightmares in the coming months. The two teamed up for Campbell’s first big movie role in 1981 with “The Evil Dead” and reunited a few years ago for the TV series, “Ash vs Evil Dead.” The franchise also spawned two sequels.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Novi on Nov. 8, 2022.

Students at Novi High School were dismissed early Wednesday after a threatening message was written on a bathroom stall.

A Walled Lake man is accused of sexually assaulting a child in Ferndale and police are concerned there could be more victims.

NOVI, MI -- A bid from a Carvana dealership in Southeast Michigan to stop a state suspension has failed. A Michigan Court of Claims judge on Wednesday, Oct. 19 said he would not issue a temporary restraining order against the state. The Michigan Secretary of State on Oct. 7 suspended the dealership’s license after investigators discovered violations while looking into several “no title” complaints from consumers. The dealership on Oct. 13 filed for a temporary restraining order, claiming the violations related to “technical paperwork violations.”In a statement issued Thursday, Carvana said the state has agreed to allow the continuation of online sales to Michigan customers. “We are disappointed by the court’s decision and we are considering all legal options to protect our customers and ensure the Secretary of State is held accountable for their illegal actions,” the statement read.

NOVI, MI - Talk about a surreal moment almost nobody saw. The kid from “The Shining” came face-to-face with a guy who looks just like his worst nightmare, Jack Torrance. The encounter happened at Motor City Comic Con this weekend. Of course, this wasn’t Jack Torrance or even Jack Nicholson, but he sure looks like him and he walked right up to the actual actor from the 1980 thriller, Danny Lloyd, who said he couldn’t believe his eyes.

The annual Motor City Comic Con is drawing comic fans from across Michigan to Metro Detroit this weekend and will feature some fan-favorite displays.

NOVI, MI - People in Michigan have the chance to see the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” vehicle before it hits the red carpet at the movie’s premiere. The Lexus LC500 convertible concept is on display all weekend at Motor City Comic Con taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi through Sunday. “This is a promotional car done in conjunction with Marvel, Lexus and Adidas,” Curt McAllister, Midwest PR Manager for Lexus told MLive. The vehicle, in part, honors the late “Black Panther” actor, Chadwick Boseman. “It’s essentially a love letter to Boseman and his character, so I think the car is going to appeal to a lot of people,” added McAllister.

Some of the stars from one of the most popular Halloween movies are coming to Metro Detroit to put a spell on you.

NOVI, MI – A gravel hauler flipped over onto a passenger vehicle in a construction zone on Michigan highway Thursday afternoon, Oct. 13, police said. Eastbound I-96 near Novi Road in Novi was closed due to the crash, Michigan State Police said in a release. The hauler crushed part of the car and gravel spilled over the freeway. There were no injuries. “That added to the construction zone is bad news,” MSP said.

The trailer of a gravel hauler flipped over on top of a car in a construction zone on I-96 in Novi.

The Novi Fall Barbecue Fest will have a lineup of food trucks, plenty of cold beer and more.

NOVI, MI - More than two dozen celebrities will be spending time in Michigan this weekend and you can meet them. They are among some famous faces coming to Michigan’s biggest comic con, Motor City Comic con, taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16. This is the first time in more than a decade Motor City Comic Con will have a second show in the same year. The WWE Hall of Famer will be at Motor City Comic Con all three days. “HOCUS POCUS” REUNIONThree of the stars of this 1993 classic “Halloween” movie will be at Motor City Comic Con all three days.

A Novi car dealership that had its license suspended last week by the Michigan Secretary of State fired back at the allegations, calling them “baseless and reckless.”

An Oakland County “vehicle vending machine” dealership has had its license suspended after employees destroyed documents, odometer records weren’t maintained, and investigators found more than 100 customer title delays and probation violations, according to state officials.

NOVI, MI – As of Oct 7, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has suspended the license of an Oakland County vehicle dealer for what it is calling imminent harm to the public. Carvana LLC, located at 26890 Adell Center Drive in Novi and owned by Paul W. Breaux, had operations suspended for several alleged violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code, according to a press release

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A 24-year-old man has been charged with drunk driving in an early-morning crash that killed one passenger and injured another earlier this week in Novi.

NOVI, MI -- A 24-year-old Novi man was killed Monday morning and two other people were injured after the car they were all traveling in crossed the median and crashed into a tree. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, but police believe speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. Police say the vehicle was traveling southbound on Cranbrooke Drive when the car went over the median, striking a tree. The deceased man was riding in the backseat of the car and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital following the crash. The conditions of the two other people injured in the crash were not released by police.

A 24-year-old passenger was killed and two others were injured when a car crossed the median and crashed into a tree overnight in Novi.

Forty percent of women have dense breast tissue, putting them at higher risk for breast cancer and making the disease more difficult to detect with a mammogram.

The Michigan Association of RV and Campgrounds hosts the Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show

NOVI, MI - One of the most iconic horror characters in pop culture history is coming to Michigan right around Halloween. You can meet Elvira, “Mistress of the Dark,” at Michigan’s biggest comic con, Motor City Comic Con. Actress Cassandra Peterson will be at the event at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, which takes place from Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16. Tickets for Motor City Comic Con’s October event are on sale here. Adult tickets are $35 for Friday, $40 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday, $85 for weekend, $249 for VIP.

MDOT officials are urging drivers to use US-23 or Novi as a detour.

The Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association announced its first boys soccer rankings of the 2022 season, with some familiar names holding down the top spots. The Michigan high school district tournaments begin Oct. 12, with the finals Nov. 5 at Comstock Park and Novi high schools. Love reading about local sports? Don’t miss any of the excitement from the season ahead. Purchase your subscription now and get full access to every story on MLive!

A boil water advisory was canceled for the city of Novi Thursday morning after testing revealed there is no bacteria present in the water system.

With students returning to school, safety is top of mind for many parents at the moment.

The boil water notice that was issued on Monday for Walled Lake, Commerce Township, has ended. Officials say that the city-wide Boil Water Advisory in Novi remains in effect.

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Walled Lake, Commerce Township, and Novi residents after a loss of pressure occurred due to a temporary power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority station on Monday.

Warren De La Salle - beat Detroit Renaissance 41-13; will host Muskegon Week 25. Grand Rapids Catholic Central - beat Port Huron 52-0; will visit Loyola Week 26. Traverse City Central - beat St. Joseph 49-28; will host Lapeer Week 211. Grand Rapids Christian - lost 42-7 to Grand Rapids South Christian; will host Fruitport Week 219. Muskegon - beat East Kentwood 20-14; will visit De La Salle Week 226 Grand Rapids West Catholic - beat Edwardsburg 28-20; will visit Ferndale Week 227.

DETROIT, MI –– Belleville made a statement early in their season opener against Novi at Wayne State, shutting down the Wildcats’ offense in the first half and leading a powerful ground offensive to win, 41-10. The defending D1 state champs were in dominant form, holding Novi to a single field goal into the fourth quarter. Sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood put on a show, completing eight straight passes to give the team two touchdowns in the first half. You can order prints of any of these football photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. MORE MLIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COVERAGE:Michigan high school football scores from Week 1, Friday night

4Frenzy is back with our Games of the Week! Local 4 kicked off the season covering a highly competitive matchup between the Belleville Tigers and Novi Wildcats at Wayne State University.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for a political cooling-off after two men were convicted of plotting to kidnap her.

The Novi Fine Art Fair will return to Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk this year, and it will be combined with a Taco Fest!

NOVI, MI — How to better support students’ mental health while also looking at ways to recruit and retain K-12 teachers was the focus of Gov. A rather informal event, Whitmer and Novi Public Schools Superintendent Ben Mainka lead the discussion with general questions about school safety and educational funding which members of the roundtable chimed in to answer. Mental health and physical safety took up the bulk of the conversation on Wednesday, with mention of last year’s school shooting at Oxford High School being frequently mentioned during the half-hour the group met. It prompted Whitmer to acknowledge that while the legislature had allotted some funding to expanding school safety efforts, more should be expected to come up in the legislature this fall. She also added that gun safety, including safe storage laws and more stringent background checks, was a necessary component in this conversation.

A stopped train is blocking traffic along 10 Mile Road in Novi and it could be there for a few hours.

Hundreds of Indian Americans came out to Novi on Saturday in honor of India’s Independence.

The event broke attendance records last year, organizers say

The event broke attendance records last year, organizers say

Two people who drowned in Lake Michigan on Monday in South Haven have been identified as young adults from the Metro Detroit area.

NOVI, MI - The “Godfather of Shock Rock,” himself has just been announced as one of the celebrity guests at Michigan’s largest comic con. Detroit’s own, Alice Cooper, will be at Motor City Comic Con’s second show of the year which runs from Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Cooper will appear all three days at the convention signing autographs for fans and taking photos with them. Tickets for Motor City Comic Con’s October event are on sale here. Adult tickets are $35 for Friday, $40 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday, $85 for weekend, $249 for VIP.

SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- Two people who were unresponsive after being pulled from Lake Michigan in South Have have died, police said. South Haven police about 7:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 confirmed the deaths of a 22-year-old Novi man and a 21-year-old Columbus, Michigan woman.

The White House is offering a prisoner swap with Russia, offering an arms dealer known as “The Merchant of Death” in hopes of bringing Novi native Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner back home.

Event goers can enjoy vendors, a costume contest, a Miss Nightmare contest, and themed parties

Westbound I-696 at I-275 is back open in Oakland County while DTE Energy got downed power lines off the road.

A woman was killed and a man was injured Wednesday when one truck crossed the center line and struck another truck head-on in Novi, police said.

A woman was killed and a man was injured Wednesday when one truck crossed the center line and struck another truck head-on in Novi, police said.

The traveling show is essentially a cross between a horror movie convention, Halloween party, and taxidermy expo

Cadillac is making the switch and has announced the brand’s first electric vehicle - The Lyriq.

Meta plans to shutter its Novi digital wallet just eleven months after the company formerly known as Facebook debuted it.

Oakland County has been granted $45,000 to help improve broadband access for residents to help provide more detailed information on the coverage and access.

35 years ago on June 21, 1987, a tornado made its way through a mobile home park in Novi Michigan. The tornado, damaging around 55 homes, killing one, and injuring six more, touched down at the Chateau Estates mobile home park.

NOVI, MI -- A missing 65-year-old Pontiac man appeared to be doing fine after he was picked up by police after he’d walked as estimated 19 miles in extremely hot weather. According to the Associated Press, the man was found near an office building in Novi early Thursday morning, hours after he was reported missing. Despite dealing with “oppressive heat and the long walk,” the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the man seemed to be in good health. The man -- who was not identified -- has a history with dementia and was reported missing after he did not show up for a scheduled lunch Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures in Michigan exceeded 90 degrees during the day only dropped into the mid-to-high-70s overnight.

A White Lake man was sentenced to prison time after being caught as part of a predator sting operation at a Novi hotel in January.

DETROIT -- A Novi man accused of participating in a scheme to file several different fraudulent loan applications through programs designed to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic has been convicted by a federal jury on multiple charges. Johnny Ho, 41, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, two counts of wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering for hs role in the scheme. Those applications were filed on behalf of 16 different businesses, including by Ho himself who was the owner of Diva Nails & Spa III LLC in Northville. Ho submitted two fraudulent PPP and EIDL loan applications seeking nearly $350,000 in funds from the program. READ MORE:Michigan man bribed letter carriers for other people’s credit cards, stole COVID-19 unemployment benefitsMichigan couple sentenced in multi-million-dollar unemployment fraud scheme

FLINT – Three Flint-area baseball teams will take the field this week in regional tournament play. Flushing in Division 1 and Powers Catholic and Goodrich in Division 2 will be battling for spots in the state semifinals next week. Powers and Goodrich could meet in the regional finals if both win their semifinal games. Powers Catholic 5 p.m. at Saginaw Swan Valley; Richmond vs. Croswell-Lexington, 4:30 p.m. at Richmond. June 11 – Lamphere-Lutheran North winner vs. Williamston-Goodrich winner, 10 a.m. at Saginaw Valley State; Powers-Swan Valley winner vs. Richmond-Croswell/Lexington winner, 12:30 at SVSU; championship game, 3 p.m. at SVSU.

Van Howe also picked up a 6-0, 6-0 win over Saline’s Sophie Dubovoy. 2 seed Laura Leiti of Midland Dow picked up a 6-1, 6-1 win over Stoney Creek’s Claire Bahk and a 6-1, 6-2 win over Rockford’s Signe Faelstroem. 3 singles, Ann Arbor Pioneer’s Mia Goldstein picked up 6-0, 6-0 wins over Novi’s Anika Kinra and Romeo’s Chase Janabet. 4 singles, Pioneer’s Bridgette Kelly, is through to the semifinal thanks to back-to-back 6-0, 6-0 wins over Holland West Ottawa’s Grace Gaul and Grand Blanc’s Riley Johnson. 4 seed Natasha Burr of Romeo who picked up a 6-1, 6-1 win over Northville’s Laya Mangipudi and a 6-0, 6-0 win over Troy’s Shreyana Keeta.

The pink truck will be selling limited-edition merch at the Twelve Oaks Mall on Saturday

Officials say a 6-year-girl drowned Monday (May 30) at Kensington Metro Park in Milford Township.

Have you tried curling? How about axe-throwing?

You can update your home wiIt’s that time of year when people are spending more time outdoors, and it could also be the perfect time to give the outside of your home a fresh look.th flowers, art and home repairs.

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It’s been exactly 40 years since a 17-year-old Novi girl -- whose disappearance was linked to a suspected serial killer -- went missing from Twelve Oaks Mall.

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NOVI, MI - Tens of thousands of people from all over the country descended upon Metro Detroit for Michigan’s largest pop culture event and the cosplayers did not disappoint. Motor City Comic Con took place all weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The event featured artists and vendors, panels, gaming and celebrity guests, including William Shatner, Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone and Danny Trejo.

NOVI, MI - He didn’t make it through the first “Scream” movie. We caught up with actor Jamie Kennedy at Motor City Comic Con taking place all weekend at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Kennedy is part of a “Scream” reunion with Skeet Ulrich and Michigan native Matthew Lillard at the event which is full of celebrities, cosplayers, artists and vendors and more. Why not bring me back in “Stab.” Right now, I’m dead, that’s what I know. “We’ve got a super legend right here, so maybe when I’m older, I’ll still be doing this.

(Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)George, yes, that is his real name, from Livonia as George Michael. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)6-year old Camden as Batman and Caitlin as the Riddler from Clinton Township. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Tyler from Brighton as Chainsaw Man, a Japanese manga series. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Eiran from Detroit as Micolash, Host of the Nightmare from the game “Bloodborne.”(Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Perry and Ashley from Owosso as Link and Zelda. (Photo by Edward Pevos | MLive)Jessi from Richland as Esdeath from “Akame Ga Kill,” a fantasy anime.

The annual Motor City Comic Con is drawing comic fans from across Michigan to Metro Detroit this weekend, and will feature some big-name celebrities.

Motor City Comic Con is taking place from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. He has also done special effects and make-up for “The Walking Dead” and “Watchmen.” He will be at Motor City Comic Con on Friday and Saturday. Freddie Prinze Jr. will be at Motor City Comic Con on Saturday and Sunday. William ShatnerWilliam Shatner will be at the 2022 Motor City Comic Con in Michigan. (Photo by Kristyna Wentz-Graff / The Oregonian)He will boldly be at Motor City Comic Con on Friday and Saturday.

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Get ready for a “Scream” reunion at Motor City Comic Con. Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy and Lansing’s own, Matthew Lillard, will be at Michigan’s largest comic con taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. Tickets, which can be purchased here, are:Ages 13 and up: Friday - $30; Saturday - $40; Sunday - $35; VIP - $249; Adult Weekend Pass - $85; Kids 5 and under are free; Kids 6-12 are $10 on Friday and Saturday; Kids 12 and under are free on Sunday; Kids Weekend Pass - $20. Motor City Comic Con’s last event took place this past October after it was delayed due to COVID. MOTOR CITY COMIC CON 2021:

NOVI, MI – A 33-year-old California woman was arrested after she flew to Michigan, rented an Airbnb and sent an Uber to pick up a teenage boy she had been talking to for more than a year. Sin is charged with child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Novi police told Fox 2 in Detroit that Sin met the boy on an app when he was 14 years old. The conversation then moved from the app to texts and got progressively more explicit, according to the TV station. This led to Sin booking an Airbnb in Royal Oak for a month, as well as the planned meeting, Fox 2 reported.

A woman was arrested after she flew in from San Francisco, rented an Airbnb in Royal Oak and sent an Uber to pick up a Novi boy she’d been talking to for more than a year, officials said.

There are fun events planned from Detroit to Ferndale, Brighton and Novi.

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Lanes on I-696 were closed in the Farmington Hills/Novi area early Wednesday morning following reports that a woman’s body was in the right lane of the freeway.

NOVI, MI – A 28-year-old woman is dead after a three-vehicle pile-up at the approach to a construction zone on I-96 in southeast Michigan over the weekend, WDIV Local 4 reports. He was traveling at 70 mph while approaching a construction zone, failed to stop and rear-ended a red Kia, sending it into a red Subaru. A 28-year-old Farmington Hills woman was in the backseat of the Kia and died in the collision, police said. The driver and front-seat passenger of the Kia were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the crash.

Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrel is in Michigan all weekend showing off her skills for fans at a big event. Twiggy will be zipping around on her skis in front of an audience multiple times a day at the Novi Boat Show. There have been many Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrels which have been entertaining fans since 1979. Best says Twiggy is the spokesanimal for the National Safe Boating Council Wear-It Campaign, which promotes water safety. They are fun to watch, but if you find a squirrel, find a local rehabber.

“Reacher” lead actor, Alan Ritchson, will be at Motor City Comic Con in Novi from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. “Reacher,” which was just released this year on Amazon Prime, has been so popular, it has already been renewed for a second season. The first season of the action-packed Amazon Prime show is based on the international bestseller, “Killing Floor,” by Lee Child. Motor City Comic Con’s last event took place this past October after it was delayed due to COVID. MOTOR CITY COMIC CON 2021:

Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, is the first guest announced for the huge pop culture event. The 2022 Motor City Comic Con takes place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15. Motor City Comic Con’s last event took place this past October after it was delayed due to COVID. “Every year we have been making Motor City Comic Con bigger and better, and we are thrilled to soon reveal the plans for 2022″ said Michael Goldman, Founder and Convention Promotor of Motor City Comic Con. New in 2022, guests can avoid the long admission lines by purchasing RFID wristbands which will be mailed to homes for an additional $15 fee.

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NOVI, MI - A popular name in the world of the great outdoors is making an appearance at a big event this weekend. You can meet Mark Zona at the Ultimate Fishing Show taking place through Sunday, Jan. 9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Zona, who was born in Chicago and lives in Sturgis, Michigan, is the host of his own show on the Outdoor Channel called “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show. He’s also a regular on various ESPN Outdoors shows. Zona will be at the Ultimate Fishing Show on Sunday only.

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NOVI, MI -- No criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a Detroit-area home. Kivlenieks was at the Novi home of former Red Wings goalie Manny Legace, who was Kivlenieks’ goalie coach with Columbus, on July 4 when he died. His death has officially been ruled accidental and the case is now closed, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. This past season, he played two games for the Blue Jackets and eight for the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters. A native of Riga, Latvia, Kivlenieks signed with the Blue Jackets as a free agent in May 2017 and played eight games for the club overall.

The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office announced that no criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a Novi home during a party on July 4.

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ANN ARBOR, MI -- Launch Trampoline Park plans to spring into Ann Arbor with a new facility opening planned for December. The Ann Arbor location, at 800 West Eisenhower Parkway, will be one of two upcoming openings, with a second planned for Novi at 44255 West 12 Mile Road, said area manager Aaron Jacobs. The Ann Arbor Launch park will feature a rock wall, launch pad, open jump area, static line and a “ninja course.” The Novi location will have an open jump area, an agility course, dodgeball and an “XP Area,” which is an agility course combined with a point-based scoring system. While pricing has not yet been set for the Ann Arbor location, tickets for the Novi location costs between $23 and $39, with a family package costing $139. Launch Trampoline Park currently has four locations in Michigan, with the new additions bringing the total to six.