LIVONIA NEWS
Experts warn of ‘ghost tapping’ scam that steals credit card data without swiping
Read full article: Experts warn of ‘ghost tapping’ scam that steals credit card data without swipingStealing money without ever swiping a card has become a new reality, driven by a scam known as “ghost tapping” or “ghost charges.”
Intersection chaos: Busy 4-way stop in Livonia prompts increased police patrols
Read full article: Intersection chaos: Busy 4-way stop in Livonia prompts increased police patrolsDrivers increasingly ignoring stop signs and creating hazardous conditions at a busy Livonia intersection have put residents and police on high alert.
Why police are increasing patrols at a 4-way stop in Livonia
Read full article: Why police are increasing patrols at a 4-way stop in LivoniaDangerous driving behavior at a busy Livonia intersection has residents and police on high alert, as drivers increasingly ignore stop signs and create hazardous conditions.
Speeding in quiet Livonia neighborhood raises safety concerns
Read full article: Speeding in quiet Livonia neighborhood raises safety concernsA quiet Livonia neighborhood is grappling with an escalating speeding problem that’s putting residents’ safety at risk, according to local homeowners and police data.
New lawsuits, shocking allegations surface against ex-nurse at Sinai-Grace Hospital
Read full article: New lawsuits, shocking allegations surface against ex-nurse at Sinai-Grace HospitalA press conference scheduled for Tuesday morning promises to reveal more shocking details in the growing list of allegations against this former nurse.
How FBI says Oakland County man used Instagram accounts, AI nude photos to stalk women
Read full article: How FBI says Oakland County man used Instagram accounts, AI nude photos to stalk womenOfficials said an Oakland County man used Instagram accounts and AI-generated nude photos to stalk and extort women.
Livonia warns of scammers selling fake event tickets, vendor spaces during holidays
Read full article: Livonia warns of scammers selling fake event tickets, vendor spaces during holidaysCity officials are warning residents about an increase in scammers impersonating municipal departments to sell fake event tickets and vendor spaces as the holiday season approaches.
FBI arrests Oakland County man in artificial intelligence nude cyberstalking, extortion case
Read full article: FBI arrests Oakland County man in artificial intelligence nude cyberstalking, extortion caseNeighbors said they watched as federal agents, with weapons and shields drawn, forced their way into a Commerce Township home to arrest a man now charged in a federal cyberstalking and extortion case.
Man claims 3 men shot at him. Turns out he actually fired at undercover Livonia officers, feds say
Read full article: Man claims 3 men shot at him. Turns out he actually fired at undercover Livonia officers, feds sayThe man initially told police that he had been shot at, but it was revealed that he actually fired at three undercover Livonia officers.
Cold case solved, human remains found in Tennessee identified as Livonia man
Read full article: Cold case solved, human remains found in Tennessee identified as Livonia manThe remains of a Wayne County man discovered in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2020 have been identified as Gerald J. Forsman from Livonia.
Hero comes home: Ensign Eugene Mandeberg, lost in WWII’s final aerial dogfight, to be buried in Livonia
Read full article: Hero comes home: Ensign Eugene Mandeberg, lost in WWII’s final aerial dogfight, to be buried in LivoniaEnsign Eugene Mandeberg, a U.S. Naval Aviator and Detroit native, will be laid to rest with full military honors in Livonia.
Livonia Public Schools bus route changes cause parent frustration, safety concerns
Read full article: Livonia Public Schools bus route changes cause parent frustration, safety concernsParents are voicing concerns after Livonia Public Schools announced it would change its walking zones ahead of the new school year.
4 Metro Detroit men accused of selling fake luxury perfume, cologne online
Read full article: 4 Metro Detroit men accused of selling fake luxury perfume, cologne onlineFour Metro Detroit men were charged in connection with what the Michigan Attorney General called the largest counterfeit bust in the state.
Nearly 67% of Livonia voters say ‘no’ to $150M city facility upgrades
Read full article: Nearly 67% of Livonia voters say ‘no’ to $150M city facility upgradesNearly 67% of Livonia voters said no to the city’s municipal facilities $150 million proposal in Tuesday’s election, signaling frustration over rising taxes.
Why some Metro Detroiters are loving their weighted vests
Read full article: Why some Metro Detroiters are loving their weighted vestsHave you ever considered adding a little extra weight to increase your daily calorie burn? Weighted vests are back in the spotlight as a fitness tool with potential health benefits.
Feel good, shop smart: Meijer to host in-store wellness event across SE Michigan
Read full article: Feel good, shop smart: Meijer to host in-store wellness event across SE MichiganMidwest retailer Meijer will hold an in-store wellness event at select stores across its six-state footprint, including several locations in southeast Michigan.
$150M bond proposal for police station, library, fire station upgrades heads to Livonia ballot
Read full article: $150M bond proposal for police station, library, fire station upgrades heads to Livonia ballotLivonia voters will weigh in on a $150 million bond proposal on Aug. 5 that would fund the construction of a new police station and library, renovate all fire stations, and create a Central Park Plaza.
Two Rhythms, One Stage: Tap Dance Premieres at Michigan Jazz Festival
Read full article: Two Rhythms, One Stage: Tap Dance Premieres at Michigan Jazz FestivalThis year marks the 30th annual Michigan Jazz Festival and every year it continues to evolve. This year, a new form of art is introduced: tap dancing.
Livonia community holds prayer vigil after deadly hit-and-run that claimed life of 3-year-old boy
Read full article: Livonia community holds prayer vigil after deadly hit-and-run that claimed life of 3-year-old boyCommunity members gathered at Faith Wesleyan Church Sunday night to support a Livonia family devastated by a hit-and-run crash that killed a 3-year-old boy and left his mother in critical condition.
Bond set at $600K for woman accused of killing boy, injuring his family in Livonia hit-and-run
Read full article: Bond set at $600K for woman accused of killing boy, injuring his family in Livonia hit-and-runThe woman accused of killing a 3-year-old boy and injuring his mom and twin sister in a hit-and-run crash in Livonia has been issued a $600,000 bond.
Woman charged in Livonia hit-and-run crash that killed 3-year-old, injured his twin sister and mom
Read full article: Woman charged in Livonia hit-and-run crash that killed 3-year-old, injured his twin sister and momA woman has been charged after she allegedly killed a 3-year-old boy and injured his twin sister and mother in a hit-and-run crash in Livonia, officials said.
Driver in custody after fatal hit-and-run kills toddler, injures family in Livonia
Read full article: Driver in custody after fatal hit-and-run kills toddler, injures family in LivoniaA family’s evening at a Livonia festival ended in tragedy when a hit-and-run driver struck three pedestrians, killing a 3-year-old boy and critically injuring his mother and twin sister.
3-year-old killed by hit-and-run driver in Livonia; twin sister and mom badly hurt
Read full article: 3-year-old killed by hit-and-run driver in Livonia; twin sister and mom badly hurtA 3-year-old was killed, and his twin sister and mother are badly injured after being hit by a vehicle in Livonia late Sunday night.