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Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of Michigan Senate race, endorses Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler announced on Saturday that he would be dropping out of the Michigan Senate GOP primary on Saturday and endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). “My campaign was always about making America better. The best way to do that is to enact President Trump’s policies,” Pensler said during Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids,…
Concrete patching work on part of I-75 in Oakland County begins, prompting 10-day closure
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Department of Transportation crews will begin a concrete patching project on a portion of I-75 in Oakland County this week, officials said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office announced that this project, along with three others, will begin this week as she continues to "fix the damn roads" throughout the state. The other projects include resurfacing on I-196 in Allegan County and pavement sealing on M-553 in Marquette County. These projects are expected to support 243 jobs. "Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off...
Macomb County Prosecutor's Office using text messages, AI videos to reach crime victims
Text message reminders and the use of artificial intelligence is becoming more common in all types of workplaces, and the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office is jumping in — to help victims of crime. The office announced it is starting to use text messages to send court hearing reminders, complete...
Michigan man killed after thrown from motorcycle into traffic sign during crash
(CBS DETROIT) - A 39-year-old Oakland County man was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, officials said. The incident happened at 2:42 a.m. on Saturday on Woodward Avenue at Osman Street in Pontiac.Authorities say the Waterford Township man was traveling north on Woodward Avenue while operating a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle.The man failed to negotiate a curve, and the motorcycle left the roadway. He was then thrown from the motorcycle and struck a traffic sign. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The man allegedly was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. In addition, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this crash. The man's identity is being withheld pending next of kin, authorities said.
Duke Dunn, Joi Torello once again vying for District 4 county board seat
A former official out of Marysville is coming back for a seat he lost two years ago in the Republican primary next month for District 4 of the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners. Joi Torello, a one-term incumbent from Port Huron Township, initially beat Henry “Duke” Dunn in the...
Ray Township voters to decide on fire station proposal
Ray Township voters will weigh in on the need for a new fire station during the Aug. 6 primary, as well vote in contested races for supervisor and trustee. The bond proposal asks voters if Ray Township shall borrow a sum not to exceed $5.5 million, and issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series. These would be payable within 21 years from the date of issue.
Multiple Wagoneers stolen from Warren Stamping Plant
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Thieves made off with around 10 Wagoneers from the Warren Stamping Plant early Monday. A group of thieves, possibly juveniles, smashed the fence at the plant with another vehicle at about 3 a.m. and made off with numerous vehicles. Two Wagoneers were recovered, police said.
Friday Shooting In Burton Leaves Man Dead
A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Burton last Friday. Police say the incident happened at the Ten Eleven Food Store at 3280 Lippincott Boulevard shortly after noon. The man was killed in the parking lot of the store following an altercation with the suspect, according to police, who say the suspect fled the area heading west toward Dort Highway. No arrestes were made.
Train and REO Speedwagon full of surprises at Pine Knob concert
CLARKSTON, MI - It was a night filled with a lot of music and a number of surprises with Train and REO Speedwagon. The tour rolled through Pine Knob on Sunday, July 21 with the music getting started at 6:30 p.m. with Yacht Rock Revue. If you purchase a product...
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Rubin: Fox2 anchor needs a kidney — but not for herself
Hilary Golston needs a kidney, but she doesn't know how to ask. It's not for her. It's for her mother. And as a reporter and weekend anchor at WJBK-TV (Channel 2), she holds a powerful bullhorn. "But that's my professional side," Golston says. "This is personal. I don't want to...
New proposal could infuse vibrancy into Briarwood Mall area in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor officials have big hopes of seeing a major transformation of the Briarwood Mall area with new downtown-style development on the city’s south side. They’re now looking to a business improvement zone proposed by property owners in the State Street and Eisenhower Parkway...
Beavers Walk-Off Mammoths, 10-7
UTICA, Mich. – The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (8-18) defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths (14-9) on a walk-off home run, with a final score of 10-7 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for baseball at Jimmy John’s Field. The Mammoths would strike first in the ballgame on a Colby Seltzer...
Former Michigan football player, Belleville star drowns at age 22
CACHE COUNTY, Utah – A former Michigan football player and Belleville High School star died in a drowning accident at age 22. Andre Seldon Jr. committed to the Wolverines out of Belleville in June 2018 and eventually enrolled in January 2020. He was a four-star cornerback recruit in the 2020 class.
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