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A former priest from Oakland and Wayne counties has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenagers.

U.S. industrial production fell 0.1% in December, the first decline since September, with weakness in factory output showing that manufacturers are still struggling with snarled supply chains.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and its Detroit-area partners will receive federal funding to provide support for residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who were emotionally impacted by the floods last...

A family continues to mourn after an apparent case of domestic violence robs two sisters of their loved ones, especially Carol Parchmon, the mother of the two victims.This family just wants this man to turn himself in.

Police are looking for a 32-year-old man accused of shooting and killing two sisters on Wednesday in Wayne.

Two women have died following a shooting Wednesday in the city of Wayne, according to authorities.

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, Michigan’s lone black woman of Congress, announced Tuesday night that she would not run for re-election in 2022.

Growth in U.S. manufacturing slowed in December as companies continued to combat supply chain problems.

Whether you forget an ingredient, need a last-minute Christmas gift, or want to go out to eat, your options will be pretty limited on Christmas Day.

Christmas Day is approaching, and state officials are reminding everyone to be mindful of our four-legged friends!

The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating after a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident occurred on 12 Mile Road near Halsted.

The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma is the first since 1971, and the longest on record on the island. While the eruption has been the source of destruction and displacement, for scientists it is also a unique opportunity to learn. Around 70 experts have been monitoring the volcano and examining the rare and valuable data spilling out from it.

Three cases of the omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected in metro Detroit, bringing the total of confirmed infections in...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced new coronavirus cases and additional deaths in the state. Here's everything to know.

Michigan health officials on Friday said the omicron variant, which was first detected in Kent County, has been identified in Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.

As more and more students countywide are being charged with making threats, an 11-year-old from O.W. Best Middle School is among them.

Students from five different schools around Wayne County have been charged for making threats in the wake of last week's deadly Oxford High School shooting.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Southeast Michigan until 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Two metro Detroit school boards are boldly considering defying countywide mask mandates, despite early evidence that face coverings are curbing the spread of COVID-19 in...

<b>A lakeshore flood warning is in effect for Monroe and Wayne counties until 5 a.m. Saturday.</b>

The city of Hamtramck will distribute free water filters to residents on Thursday after routine tap water testing revealed substandard lead levels.

More than 17,000 DTE Customers are without power in the downriver area Thursday morning.

Detroit Cass Tech (5-2)Due to a mix of COVID issues within the team and opponents forfeiting games, Cass Tech has played just four games with its usual varsity roster. Things get real interesting this week as the Pilots host a 6-1 Harper Woods team on Friday night. Detroit Martin Luther King (6-1)King finally returned to action with a 57-7 dismantling of Detroit Renaissance last week. Things finally get interesting for the Crusaders again as they are scheduled to face Detroit Cass Tech in the PSL championship on Friday night at Collegiate Prep-Northwestern. Detroit Cass Tech (5-2)3.

Unsatisfactory lead levels have been discovered in the tap water in the city of Wayne during routine testing, prompting the city to increase sampling at more locations.

Domestic violence has intensified since the pandemic started and with the winter months right around the corner experts fear the situation could get even worse.

Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 | “The King’s Affection” premieres on Netflix.

Clarkston (5-1)Clarkston suffered its first loss of the season against West Bloomfield last week, falling in overtime, 34-27. West Bloomfield (5-1)West Bloomfield notched a big win against rival Clarkston last week, winning in overtime, 34-27. Winners of five-straight games, West Bloomfield travels to Southfield A&T next. Detroit Cass Tech (4-2)Cass Tech is once again looking at a forfeit victory this week as Detroit Western International has forfeited every game this season because of low numbers. The win should put Detroit Cass Tech into the PSL championship against Detroit King next week.

Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw counties are keeping their K-12 school mask mandates in place, but it’s a mixed bag across the rest of the state.

West Bloomfield (4-1)After beating Lake Orion last week, the Lakers are on a four game win streak. Now West Bloomfield faces one of its toughest challenges of the season when it hosts Clarkston on Friday night. Up next is a trip into hostile territory as the Wolves take on West Bloomfield in a battle of the OAA Red’s top two teams. Detroit Martin Luther King (4-1)King got a week off from competition after Detroit Western International forfeited last week’s schedule matchup. West Bloomfield (4-1)5.

Detroit Cass Tech (2-2)At first glance, Cass Tech’s 13-6 loss to Detroit Renaissance is very shocking. Considering Cass Tech was forced to sit 50 players due to COVID contact tracing, it makes some more sense. Cass Tech will likely be shorthanded once again this week against Detroit East English Village. Detroit Martin Luther King (3-1)King had no problem stomping out Detroit Mumford for a 53-0 win last week. Detroit Cass Tech (2-2)3.

We’re tracking the potential for severe storms Tuesday in Metro Detroit.

FEMA announced the Sept. 13 deadline is extended to Oct. 13 to give residents extra time to seek reimbursement for damages caused by rainstorms from June 25-26. More than 40,000 applications were approved as of Wednesday, opening up $118 million in federal funds to Southeast Michigan residents. FEMA assistance includes money for rent, essential home repairs, personal property losses and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. FEMA also opened six locations in Wayne County where residents can get help applying for assistance programs. FEMA representatives are urging Southeast Michigan residents to reapply for federal aid if their initial claim was denied.

Here we go. We are on track for late afternoon and evening thunderstorms capable of producing flooding rains and damaging wind to say the least.

It's the height of mosquito season in Michigan and the first West Nile virus cases have been found in residents in the southeastern part of the state.

Joan MacDonald’s health was in shambles at age 71.

Tuesday marks the return to school for thousands of children in Macomb County. Unlike neighboring Oakland and Wayne counties, there is no countywide mask mandate. Most districts have decided to make masks optional.

The threat of isolated thunderstorms popping up in a few spots will continue into the evening hours, although many more of us will not see rain than will, with the threat ending by late evening.

A heat advisory has been issued for Metro Detroit from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28.

A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Wayne and Oakland counties as downpours move through the area.

A flood advisory has been issued for parts of Wayne and Oakland counties as downpours move through the area.

A heat advisory has been issued for seven southeastern Michigan counties on Wednesday, Aug. 25 as heat indices are expected to reach dangerous levels.

Federal officials have charged 14 people from Wayne and Macomb counties in connection with a fraud scheme to steal COVID unemployment benefits.

Wayne Police and the Kane County Sheriff’s office are investigating a report of a man who reportedly shot and killed a neighbor’s dog, according to authorities.

We’re tracking severe thunderstorm and flood advisories issued in Metro Detroit amid severe weather.

The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings Thursday morning for several Michigan counties.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI-- Washtenaw and surrounding counties could expect heat index values up to 100 degrees on Aug. 11. The high temperatures have prompted a heat advisory for counties including Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe. RELATED: Tornado “triangle” late today from Grand Rapids to Traverse City to SaginawThe City of Ann Arbor warned residents of the advisory, which will last from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., via Twitter. Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illness to occur, according to a Washtenaw County weather notification. The National Weather Service predicted a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m on Wednesday, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m.

A heat advisory has been issued for seven Metro Detroit counties on Wednesday, Aug. 11, as anticipated high temperatures and humidity can be dangerous.

A thunderstorm warning is in effect until 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 for both Macomb and Wayne counties.

All of Metro Detroit is under a flash flood watch Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 10 a.m. Sunday.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties until 10 p.m. ET.

Residents of Wayne and Washtenaw counties who are out of a job because of June’s flooding can get unemployment benefits through a new temporary program. The Disaster Unemployment Assistance program is available as a result of President Joe Biden declaring the June 25-26 flooding a “major disaster.” Applications must be submitted to Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency by Aug. 22. People must file for normal state unemployment, which they may get instead of disaster benefits, depending on eligibility. Severe storms in late June caused major flooding in southeast Michigan, damaging basements and turning expressways into rivers for days. Of the 660,000 Michiganders still on unemployment, nearly 90% are on federal, temporary, pandemic programs.

WAYNE, MI – A Michigan man died after he was struck by a train while he was walking late Tuesday, July 20, FOX 2 Detroit reports. The victim was a 26-year-old Wayne man, the report said. The train-pedestrian crash happened near Winifred and East Michigan Avenue just before midnight in the city of Wayne, the report said. Police closed the area for several hours during investigation and clean up. man accused of killing brother by gunshot to head‘White Boy Rick’ Wershe sues Michigan police, former FBI agents for $100MMan accused of kidnapping 5-year-old girl, child’s father found deadLongtime Michigan sheriff dies after accident at his Upper Peninsula homePolice release more details from Mackinac Bridge bomb threat

A 26-year-old Wayne man was struck by a train and killed Tuesday night, police said.

WAYNE COUNTY — President Joe Biden approved a Michigan disaster declaration for Wayne and Washtenaw counties Thursday, July 15, opening federal funds for home

Washtenaw County’s Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is reminding residents to report drainage issues in the county so that staff can direct their response efforts to areas facing critical problems.

A flood warning is in effect for Wayne County until 5:15 p.m. Friday.

WAYNE COUNTY — Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Tuesday request for a federal disaster declaration for individual assistance in Wayne and Washtenaw counties,

U.S. factory output slid last month as a shortage of computer chips disrupted auto production.

In August, the U.S. government will issue its first water shortage for the Colorado River. It supplies more than 40 million people. That means hardships for farms, recreation and Indian tribes.

Michiganders are paying more at the pump, and gas prices are only expected to continue rising.

The I-275 corridor from the Wayne and Monroe border to South Huron is a slow go and it will affect drivers heading to and from Toledo and the airport.

A Canton Township resident was killed and three others were injured overnight in a crash between a car and a semi truck in Wayne, police said.

Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms are set to hit the Detroit region this evening and tonight.

Today will be brighter and much warmer while still remaining rather humid. There’s a slight chance of a few raindrops before the day is done and a better chance of stormy weather returning late tonight and tomorrow morning. Like last week, more refreshing weather arrives in the middle of this week.

The 2021 Ford Bronco is rolling off the line at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant and the new two-door and four-door Bronco models are on their way to Ford dealerships nationwide.

Gleaners Community Food Bank announced on Tuesday its Summer Food Service Program, with more than 80 food distribution sites operating throughout Wayne, Oak

An Air Quality Alert will be in effect for Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties Sunday.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties Saturday.

Saturday, June 5, 2021 weather forecast.

Meteorological summer has just begun and it will feel like we are in the middle of the hottest season of the year. The sun will be blazing and temperatures are going to soar. After a warm and mostly clear night, it will be hot again, tomorrow. The heat continues into next week, and we’ll have a heat wave if we get three 90-degree days in a row.

Saturday afternoon will be sunny but cool. Highs will be over 10 degrees below average in the low 60s.

HANDY TWP., MI - A 28-year-old Wayne man died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-96 in Livingston County early Saturday, police said. Deputies responded to a crash report around 4:30 a.m., May 22 on eastbound I-96 near Wallace Road in Handy Township about 10 miles northwest of Howell, said the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in a release. Initial investigation determined that the Wayne man fell asleep at the wheel while driving eastbound on the freeway, police said. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office utilized the county’s Major Crash Team, and was assisted by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Fowlerville Area Fire Department and Livingston County EMS. Read more from MLive:Man, 2 dogs killed in wrong-way crash on I-96 in NoviFormer MSU basketball star Keith Appling wanted in connection with shootingTwo seriously injured in Kent County crashBerrien County house fire leaves one deadKalamazoo police respond to three shooting incidents overnight

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Sanilac and St. Clair until 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2021.

After being held without a field goal in the first quarter, Micheaux used her 6-foot-3 frame to start bullying Temperance Bedford defenders in the paint in the second quarter. “But I had confidence in the rest of my teammates.”Her confidence was not misplaced as Wayne senior guard LaChelle Austin scored eight of the Zebra’s first 11 points. From the 2:16 mark of the second quarter to the 3:30 mark of the third, Micheaux outscored Temperance Bedford 11-7 in that span as Wayne built a 38-25 lead. Temperance Bedford (18-5) made just one field goal in the third quarter with 6:56 still to play in the frame. For Temperance Bedford, senior Savanna Killinen scored 16 points, 13 of which came in the second half.

The $1,000 scholarships are available for residents of Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Families caring for loved ones in Washtenaw County can now receive $1,000 scholarships to help with the cost of respite care. Offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, the scholarships are aimed at relieving some of the stress and financial burden of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Community members interested in applying can send an email to helplinegmc@alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter resources at www.alz.org/gmc.

DETROIT – A Lakeshore Flood Advisory is in effect for Macomb, Monroe, Sanilac, St. Clair and Wayne counties until 4 a.m. Friday. Those winds bring in some lower temperatures below freezing. Then, just in time for spring, it becomes milder Saturday then warmer Sunday with more beautiful blue skies. Overnight lows will be in the lower middle 20s with windchill in the teens. Daytime temperatures reach the lower middle 60s each day.

A Metro Detroit woman turned 100 Sunday shortly after she had beaten coronavirus. For her 100th birthday, Stargell knew he had to make it special. “I had to be very careful about going down to the nursing home with this stuff going around,” Stargell said. “I wanted to do something big because reaching 100 is huge,” said Molina Healthcare senior engagement specialist Elizabeth Crenshaw. “It was terrifying because the time that she got it, I had been very very careful,” Stargell said.

Michigan reported 1,073 new coronavirus cases and one death Friday, Feb. 26. The state is averaging 1,020 new COVID-19 cases per day and 23 new deaths per day over the last week. Since the start of the pandemic, Michigan has reported 586,425 confirmed cases and 15,454 deaths related to COVID-19. (The above chart shows Michigan’s 7-day rolling average of new confirmed coronavirus cases. (The above chart shows Michigan’s 7-day rolling average of deaths involving confirmed coronavirus cases.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe Counties that will take effect at midnight on Saturday and last through 10 p.m. Sunday. Lighter snow will then persist throughout the afternoon, which may grind out an additional 1 to 2 inches before ending around 10 p.m. Sunday evening. The highest snow totals are expected to be near the Michigan and Ohio state line and across eastern Monroe County downwind of Lake Erie. Lower snow totals are expected north of the I-94 corridor in northern Wayne and Washtenaw counties. A total snow accumulation of two-to-six inches and slippery road conditions are expected.

Update: The freeway has been reopened as of 11 a.m, Jan. 21. YPSILANTI TWP., MI – Eastbound I-94, just before Rawsonville Road, is shutdown due to a rolled semitruck on the freeway. The crash was reported at about 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, west of exit 187 near the border of Washtenaw and Wayne counties, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The truck is currently blocking all three eastbound lanes, making the freeway impassable, officials said. More from the Ann Arbor News:Ann Arbor to redeploy ‘Healthy Streets’ initiative in springAnn Arbor moves forward with new sidewalk projects across cityAnn Arbor presses water resources commissioner to send violation notice to polluter

AS OF 10:05 A.M.Winter Weather AdvisoryURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI948 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-Including the cities of Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe948 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Temperatures will slowly climb above freezing this evening as the freezing rain transitions to rain overnight. Freezing rain is expected as part of the wintry mix, the National Weather Service reports. Winter Weather AdvisoryURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI332 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-Including the cities of Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe332 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Temperatures will slowly climb above freezing Friday evening as the freezing rain transitions to rain overnight.

For the past two years, I’ve been fighting to improve the lives of people in our community and throughout all of Michigan. In July, my legislation to cut down on fraudulent prescriptions and combat Michigan’s growing opioid abuse problem was signed into law. Along with fighting the opioid crisis, my colleagues and I have been hard at work addressing the COVID-19 crisis. I know the past year especially has brought with it many difficulties, and I’m confident we will overcome this pandemic and come out even stronger on the other side. Joe Bellino represents the 17th District, which encompasses the City of Monroe and most northern Monroe County municipalities.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

Trump-Biden Showdown, Senate Race Top Michigan's BallotJoe Biden is seeking to reclaim once-reliably blue Michigan for Democrats, while President Donald Trump is trying to again seize the key battleground. John James Campaigns In Grand Rapids MondayRepublican senate candidate John James campaigns in Grand Rapids in a last reach for voters on the eve of the election. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded. Macomb, Oakland County Clerks Say They Are Prepared For Election Day And Anything That Might HappenThe Macomb and Oakland County Clerks say they are prepared for Election Day and anything that might happen. Ensures Election Security, AccuracyTwo-point-nine million absentee ballots have already been returned and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is predicting a large voter turn-out of two-million people showing up to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day.

Trump-Biden Showdown, Senate Race Top Michigan's BallotJoe Biden is seeking to reclaim once-reliably blue Michigan for Democrats, while President Donald Trump is trying to again seize the key battleground. John James Campaigns In Grand Rapids MondayRepublican senate candidate John James campaigns in Grand Rapids in a last reach for voters on the eve of the election. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded. Macomb, Oakland County Clerks Say They Are Prepared For Election Day And Anything That Might HappenThe Macomb and Oakland County Clerks say they are prepared for Election Day and anything that might happen. Ensures Election Security, AccuracyTwo-point-nine million absentee ballots have already been returned and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is predicting a large voter turn-out of two-million people showing up to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day.

Trump-Biden Showdown, Senate Race Top Michigan's BallotJoe Biden is seeking to reclaim once-reliably blue Michigan for Democrats, while President Donald Trump is trying to again seize the key battleground. John James Campaigns In Grand Rapids MondayRepublican senate candidate John James campaigns in Grand Rapids in a last reach for voters on the eve of the election. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded. Macomb, Oakland County Clerks Say They Are Prepared For Election Day And Anything That Might HappenThe Macomb and Oakland County Clerks say they are prepared for Election Day and anything that might happen. Ensures Election Security, AccuracyTwo-point-nine million absentee ballots have already been returned and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is predicting a large voter turn-out of two-million people showing up to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day.

Trump-Biden Showdown, Senate Race Top Michigan's BallotJoe Biden is seeking to reclaim once-reliably blue Michigan for Democrats, while President Donald Trump is trying to again seize the key battleground. John James Campaigns In Grand Rapids MondayRepublican senate candidate John James campaigns in Grand Rapids in a last reach for voters on the eve of the election. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded. Macomb, Oakland County Clerks Say They Are Prepared For Election Day And Anything That Might HappenThe Macomb and Oakland County Clerks say they are prepared for Election Day and anything that might happen. Ensures Election Security, AccuracyTwo-point-nine million absentee ballots have already been returned and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is predicting a large voter turn-out of two-million people showing up to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day.

Trump-Biden Showdown, Senate Race Top Michigan's BallotJoe Biden is seeking to reclaim once-reliably blue Michigan for Democrats, while President Donald Trump is trying to again seize the key battleground. John James Campaigns In Grand Rapids MondayRepublican senate candidate John James campaigns in Grand Rapids in a last reach for voters on the eve of the election. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded. Macomb, Oakland County Clerks Say They Are Prepared For Election Day And Anything That Might HappenThe Macomb and Oakland County Clerks say they are prepared for Election Day and anything that might happen. Ensures Election Security, AccuracyTwo-point-nine million absentee ballots have already been returned and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is predicting a large voter turn-out of two-million people showing up to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day.

Trump-Biden Showdown, Senate Race Top Michigan's BallotJoe Biden is seeking to reclaim once-reliably blue Michigan for Democrats, while President Donald Trump is trying to again seize the key battleground. John James Campaigns In Grand Rapids MondayRepublican senate candidate John James campaigns in Grand Rapids in a last reach for voters on the eve of the election. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded. Macomb, Oakland County Clerks Say They Are Prepared For Election Day And Anything That Might HappenThe Macomb and Oakland County Clerks say they are prepared for Election Day and anything that might happen. Ensures Election Security, AccuracyTwo-point-nine million absentee ballots have already been returned and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is predicting a large voter turn-out of two-million people showing up to the polls to cast their ballots on Election Day.

John James Campaigns In Grand Rapids MondayRepublican senate candidate John James campaigns in Grand Rapids in a last reach for voters on the eve of the election. Local Law Enforcement Will Not Tolerate Voter Intimidation On Election DaySheriff's in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties wants voters to know they will be safe while casting their votes tomorrow, and voter intimidation will not be tolerated. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded. Macomb, Oakland County Clerks Say They Are Prepared For Election Day And Anything That Might HappenThe Macomb and Oakland County Clerks say they are prepared for Election Day and anything that might happen. COVID-19 Causes Mall Operators in Livonia and Okemos To File BankruptcyThe fallout of COVID-19 has claimed yet more bankruptcies.

COVID-19 Causes Mall Operators in Livonia and Okemos To File BankruptcyThe fallout of COVID-19 has claimed yet more bankruptcies. Local Law Enforcement Will Not Tolerate Voter Intimidation On Election DaySheriff's in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties wants voters to know they will be safe while casting their votes tomorrow, and voter intimidation will not be tolerated. NFL MVP Adrian Peterson Teams Up With The Athletes' Corner To Launch 'All Day Holiday Meals'Detroit Lions RB to Deliver 1,000 Meals for each Lions Touchdown Scored This Holiday Season, in addition to 2,000 Meals for His Scores. Due To Coronavirus, Restaurants Now Taking Names, Phone NumbersMeals at Michigan restaurants came with a new side dish Monday: What's your name and phone number? Michigan Reports 6,709 New Covid-19 Cases, 17 Deaths MondayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 6,709 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 17 deaths Monday.

COVID-19 Causes Mall Operators in Livonia and Okemos To File BankruptcyThe fallout of COVID-19 has claimed yet more bankruptcies. Local Law Enforcement Will Not Tolerate Voter Intimidation On Election DaySheriff's in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties wants voters to know they will be safe while casting their votes tomorrow, and voter intimidation will not be tolerated. NFL MVP Adrian Peterson Teams Up With The Athletes' Corner To Launch 'All Day Holiday Meals'Detroit Lions RB to Deliver 1,000 Meals for each Lions Touchdown Scored This Holiday Season, in addition to 2,000 Meals for His Scores. Due To Coronavirus, Restaurants Now Taking Names, Phone NumbersMeals at Michigan restaurants came with a new side dish Monday: What's your name and phone number? Michigan Reports 6,709 New Covid-19 Cases, 17 Deaths MondayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 6,709 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 17 deaths Monday.

Local Law Enforcement Will Not Tolerate Voter Intimidation On Election DaySheriff's in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties wants voters to know they will be safe while casting their votes tomorrow, and voter intimidation will not be tolerated. NFL MVP Adrian Peterson Teams Up With The Athletes' Corner To Launch 'All Day Holiday Meals'Detroit Lions RB to Deliver 1,000 Meals for each Lions Touchdown Scored This Holiday Season, in addition to 2,000 Meals for His Scores. Due To Coronavirus, Restaurants Now Taking Names, Phone NumbersMeals at Michigan restaurants came with a new side dish Monday: What's your name and phone number? Michigan Reports 6,709 New Covid-19 Cases, 17 Deaths MondayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 6,709 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 17 deaths Monday. Marshalls Stores In Detroit, Dearborn Board Up Windows Ahead Of Election DayThe Dearborn Police Department said in a Facebook post, many residents expressed concerns as to why the store's windows were boarded.

WAYNE, MI – A former city councilman and an alleged accomplice are charged with crimes related to the alleged planting of a gun and fake drugs in a woman’s car and then attempting to have her pulled over by police, WXYZ Detroit reports. Former city of Wayne Councilman Christopher James Sanders and Jimmie Lee Chandler were arraigned this week on charges related to the October 2017 incident, the report said. Sanders allegedly paid Chandler to break into the city employee’s vehicle to plant a pistol and phony drugs, the report said. After she left work, Chandler then allegedly called 911 to report a road rage incident and identified her vehicle. Sanders and Chandler were arraigned Monday on charges of false report of a felony, conspiracy to commit false report of a felony, and attempted false report of a felony, the report said.

East to northeast winds are expected to raise the water level to near 80 inches above chart datum near Monroe and slightly less near Gibraltar. EARLIER REPORT:The National Weather Service has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning for Wayne and Monroe Counties until 10 p.m. today. Lakeshore Flood WarningLakeshore Hazard MessageNational Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI810 AM EDT Tue May 5 2020Wayne-Monroe-810 AM EDT Tue May 5 2020...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...* WHAT...Significant additional lakeshore flooding expected. Persistent east to northeast wind gusting near 25 mph is expected to continue today into this evening. ***For the latest weather bulletins and forecasts:National Weather Service in Detroit National Weather Service in Cleveland***You'll find other weather news and announcements at this link.

Michigan health officials announced 12 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, bringing the total number in the state to 65.The new cases are in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Ingham, Jackson, Leelanau and Ostego counties.With a testing shortage , the total number of cases is likely much higher than 65, the state acknowledges, because most sick people are not getting tested.Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigans chief medical executive, said the state has the capacity to test 115 people a day, with fewer than 1,000 testing kits left. State health officials hope the federal government will provide more kits by the end of the week.For the first time, Michigan broke down the number of cases by gender and age range. More men are testing positive than women, with males making up 58% of the cases.Older Michigan residents are testing positive at a higher rate than any other age range. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

Here are 11 ideas for family fun things to do on a snow day. When a snowmageddon hits southeast Michigan, it can prompt just about every school in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties to call a snow day and your kiddos will likely bounce off the walls. Need things to do on a snow day? Bookmark this page, and tell us in the comments if weve missed any cool snow day fun ideas. Whats on your list of things to do on a snow day?