Michigan couple employed 253 people. Feds say only 6 were confirmed to be allowed to work in US
Read full article: Michigan couple employed 253 people. Feds say only 6 were confirmed to be allowed to work in USA Michigan couple running a multimillion-dollar business employed 253 people, but only six were confirmed to be legally living and working in the United States, federal officials said.
Metro Detroit couple facing charges for employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M business
Read full article: Metro Detroit couple facing charges for employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M businessA Wayne County couple is facing federal charges in connection with allegedly running a multimillion-dollar plumbing company that employed more than 100 workers who were illegally living in the U.S., officials announced.
Michigan couple accused of employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M plumbing business
Read full article: Michigan couple accused of employing hundreds of unauthorized workers in $74M plumbing businessA Metro Detroit couple is accused of running a multimillion-dollar plumbing company that employed more than 100 workers who were illegally living in the U.S., federal officials announced.
Frost advisory in effect for most of Metro Detroit until 9 a.m. Friday
Read full article: Frost advisory in effect for most of Metro Detroit until 9 a.m. FridayIt looks like Thursday will be the last day in the 70s, as we head into the 80s again starting Friday. A dry stable stretch ahead as a ridge of high pressure draws in some very warm air. Highs will be just below record levels for the next several days.
Detroit hospital nurse faces another sexual assault charge, prosecutor says
Read full article: Detroit hospital nurse faces another sexual assault charge, prosecutor saysA 47-year-old Wayne man is accused of sexually assaulting a 31-year-old patient while working as a nurse at Detroit Sinai-Grace Hospital, officials said.
Aging bridges threaten Metro Detroit infrastructure, MDOT warns
Read full article: Aging bridges threaten Metro Detroit infrastructure, MDOT warnsMichigan transportation officials warned that more than 100 state trunkline bridges could face closure by 2035, with Metro Detroit expected to bear the brunt of the infrastructure crisis.
Summer temperatures are far from over as pop-up storms, humidity return to Metro Detroit
Read full article: Summer temperatures are far from over as pop-up storms, humidity return to Metro DetroitA few storms on Wednesday afternoon dropped a quick two inches of water, causing isolated flooding in parts of Oakland and Wayne counties.
Deacon who stopped Wayne church shooting gifted brand-new truck
Read full article: Deacon who stopped Wayne church shooting gifted brand-new truckRichard Pryor, a deacon at Crosspointe Community Church in Wayne, was instrumental in stopping a potential mass shooting when he used his truck to hit a gunman approaching the church, allowing security to intervene and neutralize the threat.
Heat, air pollution impacting outdoor activities this holiday weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Heat, air pollution impacting outdoor activities this holiday weekend in Metro DetroitAn Air Quality Advisory is in effect across most of Southeast Michigan through Saturday night, including Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Monroe, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties.
Metro Detroit faces air quality concerns and hot holiday weekend: What to expect July 4th
Read full article: Metro Detroit faces air quality concerns and hot holiday weekend: What to expect July 4thAn Air Quality Advisory is in effect across most of Southeast Michigan for July 4th, including Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Monroe, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties.
‘God’s hands protected me’: Hear from the man who helped stop church mass shooting in Wayne
Read full article: ‘God’s hands protected me’: Hear from the man who helped stop church mass shooting in WayneA potential mass shooting at a church in Wayne was thwarted after employees came together to take down the suspected shooter.
Security training credited with preventing tragedy at Wayne County church
Read full article: Security training credited with preventing tragedy at Wayne County churchDays before alleged gunman Brian Anthony Browning showed up at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, the church security team traveled to Peacemakers in Livingston County.
Security team member speaks out after preventing church mass shooting in Wayne
Read full article: Security team member speaks out after preventing church mass shooting in WayneA potential mass shooting at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne was thwarted Sunday through what security team member Jay Trombley describes as a combination of divine intervention, tactical response and remarkable timing.
‘We’ve seen an uptick in these attacks’: Wayne church shooting underscores need for security training
Read full article: ‘We’ve seen an uptick in these attacks’: Wayne church shooting underscores need for security trainingNew details are emerging after an attempted mass shooting at CrossPointe Community Church was stopped Sunday, thanks to the swift response of trained security guards and a quick-thinking church member.
‘Extreme heat’ to intensify, shatter record in Metro Detroit
Read full article: ‘Extreme heat’ to intensify, shatter record in Metro DetroitAn Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Genesee, Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties until 8 p.m. Tuesday. A Heat Advisory covers all other counties in Southeast Michigan, including Sanilac, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee and Monroe counties. (WDIV)
Police say a man opened fire outside a church before staff fatally shot him, averting mass shooting
Read full article: Police say a man opened fire outside a church before staff fatally shot him, averting mass shootingA Michigan police chief says church staff fatally shot a man armed with a handgun and a long gun, averting a potential mass shooting at a church west of Detroit.
‘Extreme heat’ posing risks to Metro Detroit for days
Read full article: ‘Extreme heat’ posing risks to Metro Detroit for daysDangerously hot conditions are likely to last for several days in Southeast Michigan. The heat is prompting a Heat Advisory (for heat indices up to 103 degrees) and an Extreme Heat Warning (for heat indices up to 105 degrees) through Tuesday evening.
Residents demand action as reckless driving endangers kids near Wayne elementary school
Read full article: Residents demand action as reckless driving endangers kids near Wayne elementary schoolBarreling down the street, blowing past stop signs, and engaging in distracted driving. Sometimes, drivers reportedly hop the curb.
‘We just want it back’: Wayne scoutmaster pleads after Boy Scout trailer theft threatens camping plans
Read full article: ‘We just want it back’: Wayne scoutmaster pleads after Boy Scout trailer theft threatens camping plansSurveillance video showed two trailers being stolen early Friday morning from Security Steel Processing on Coyle Street on Detroit’s west side.
Wayne Gretzky has been helping Alex Ovechkin long before this record goal chase
Read full article: Wayne Gretzky has been helping Alex Ovechkin long before this record goal chaseWayne Gretzky made his first in-person appearance during Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the NHL career goals record in time to watch him tie it with No. 894.
What we know about major human trafficking ring busted at massage parlors in Oakland, Wayne counties
Read full article: What we know about major human trafficking ring busted at massage parlors in Oakland, Wayne countiesZixuan Wan, 44, of Livonia, has been charged in connection to a human trafficking investigation involving illegal activity at massage parlors in Oakland and Wayne counties, officials announced.
Woman charged, 4 rescued from human trafficking ring at massage parlors in Oakland, Wayne counties
Read full article: Woman charged, 4 rescued from human trafficking ring at massage parlors in Oakland, Wayne countiesZixuan Wan, 44, of Livonia, has been charged in connection to a human trafficking investigation involving illegal activity at massage parlors in Oakland and Wayne counties, officials announced.
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Read full article: Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdleAnother $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House.
Next wave of winter storm to hit Metro Detroit on Sunday: How much snow, timing, alerts
Read full article: Next wave of winter storm to hit Metro Detroit on Sunday: How much snow, timing, alertsWinter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Southeast Michigan for Sunday morning and afternoon.
Winter weather advisory issued for Metro Detroit until Tuesday afternoon -- what to know
Read full article: Winter weather advisory issued for Metro Detroit until Tuesday afternoon -- what to knowA winter weather advisory was issued for Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties Tuesday morning.
Treacherous roads turn Holiday travel into ‘Nightmare’ for multiple Metro Detroit counties
Read full article: Treacherous roads turn Holiday travel into ‘Nightmare’ for multiple Metro Detroit countiesAt the peak of holiday travel, Metro Detroit experienced continuous snow showers while driving in treacherous conditions.
Police shooting of man in mental health crisis was justified, Wayne County prosecutor says
Read full article: Police shooting of man in mental health crisis was justified, Wayne County prosecutor saysPolice said he was spiraling mentally and covered in his own blood when they arrived. He reportedly was still holding a knife.
Shawn Fain joins Kamala Harris, Tim Walz at UAW Local 900 campaign rally in Wayne
Read full article: Shawn Fain joins Kamala Harris, Tim Walz at UAW Local 900 campaign rally in WayneBuilding on the momentum from last week's United Auto Workers endorsement, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz held a rally at UAW Local 900 in Wayne on Thursday afternoon.
‘When we fight, we win’: Kamala Harris holds largest rally of campaign at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: ‘When we fight, we win’: Kamala Harris holds largest rally of campaign at Detroit Metro AirportVice President Kamala Harris and running mate Governor Tim Walz visited Michigan on Wednesday for a rally at Metro Detroit Airport.
The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cards
Read full article: The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cardsFour Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 5 a.m. for much of Metro Detroit
Read full article: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 5 a.m. for much of Metro DetroitThe National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne County
Intense overnight storms bring chance of damaging winds, flooding in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Intense overnight storms bring chance of damaging winds, flooding in Metro DetroitHot and humid weather is supplying the ingredients for the chance of severe thunderstorms late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne and Macomb countiesThe National Weather Service has urgently issued a thunderstorm warning for Thursday afternoon in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, effective until 4:15 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Macomb counties
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Oakland, Wayne, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Macomb countiesThe National Weather Service has urgently issued a thunderstorm warning for Wednesday night in St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties, effective until 9:30 p.m. and Wayne and Oakland counties until 10:15 p.m.
Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne counties
Read full article: Cops bust massive car theft ring in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne countiesOfficials busted a massive car theft operation that involved more than 400 cars across more than 40 cities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Storms clear, but air quality concerns arise this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storms clear, but air quality concerns arise this weekend in Metro DetroitPollutants are forecast to be in the "unhealthy range sensitive groups," such as individuals with asthma and other respiratory diseases and disorders.
Resilient 11-year-old inspires $7.5M gift to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital on Rare Disease Day
Read full article: Resilient 11-year-old inspires $7.5M gift to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital on Rare Disease DayThe gift will go towards technology-based care and additional social work services for the families of young patients afflicted with complex diagnoses, Michigan Medicine officials said.
Man charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old ex-girlfriend inside Canton Township hotel
Read full article: Man charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old ex-girlfriend inside Canton Township hotelA man accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old girl at a Canton Township hotel was arrested at a hospital after he was injured in a hit-and-run crash.
Dense fog over Metro Detroit to persist into wet Christmas
Read full article: Dense fog over Metro Detroit to persist into wet ChristmasA Dense fog advisory is in effect for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties until 11 a.m. Monday. Visibility in these areas could drop to a quarter mile or less. It will be particularly important to slow down as it will be harder to see people, animals and cars.
‘They are very good actors’: Wayne County Sheriff raises alarm about scammers targeting Metro Detroiters
Read full article: ‘They are very good actors’: Wayne County Sheriff raises alarm about scammers targeting Metro DetroitersIt's the holiday season, and thieves are hard at work right now, trying to scam Metro Detroiters out of thousands of dollars.
UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract
Read full article: UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contractAutoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney joins Tom Brady after being named manager of Birmingham
Read full article: Manchester United great Wayne Rooney joins Tom Brady after being named manager of BirminghamManchester United great Wayne Rooney is joining Tom Brady after being appointed manager of English soccer club Birmingham.