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Dunesville and Tamarack music festivals: Raring to fire up Lower Peninsula this weekend
The celebration of Michigan music will stretch from Morley to Interlochen starting Friday, with two cozy festivals that revel in the spirit of the Great Lakes State. The previews at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS AND TICKET LINKS. One festival revels in the splendor of northern Michigan and...
Richmond Lions help clean aircraft displays at Selfridge museum
Nine volunteers from the Richmond Lions Club finished up their cleaning of a Korean War-era North American F-86A aircraft earlier this month at the Selfridge Military Air Museum at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. This is the 17th year that the club has participated in the museum’s Adopt-A-Plane program.
Wrong-way driver injured in rollover crash on I-69
A driver who was travelling eastbound on westbound lanes of Interstate 69 was severely injured in a crash Sunday night near Capac. A news release from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office states dispatchers received a call about a wrong-way driver around 9:30 p.m. Before deputies could arrive on the interstate, a rollover crash involving the driver was called in.
Three Suspects Charged After Alleged Assault on Memphis Officer and High-Speed Chase
Following a tense confrontation with law enforcement, three men face multiple charges for their alleged involvement in firing a shot at a Memphis Police officer and other criminal activities. The individuals, identified as 18-year-old Antonio Bland, 19-year-old Tyreone Flemmons, and 21-year-old Timothy Turner, were charged after a series of events that started with a vehicle pursuit and escalated to an exchange of gunfire, as reported by WREG.com.
Oakland County to roll out online program to help those with student debt
Two years ago, Brendan Johnson at age 28 became the youngest countywide elected official in southeast Michigan. Johnson , a Democrat from Rochester Hills, flipped a county commission seat that had been held by Republicans. But along with electoral success, he had baggage: about $150,000 in college debt, accrued after getting a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University followed by a costly master's in foreign service from Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. ...
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
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.
Lapeer grad and Grand Blanc captain signs with USPHL’s Metro Jets
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A local athlete is heading to the next level. Lapeer grad and Grand Blanc varsity hockey captain Aidan RaCosta has officially signed with the USPHL Metro Jets. He becomes the fourth player from the Bobcats hockey team last season to continuing competing in hockey past high...
Racist rally stirs up community
HOWELL, Mich. (WLNS) – A “White Lives Matter” rally in Howell on Saturday has people defending their city, saying that’s not what they stand for. The city said a group of a dozen people with their faces covered, holding white supremacist signs, chanting “Heil Hitler”, walked down Grand River Avenue. 6 News spoke with people […]
Small Detroit landlords want more resources for repairs
Detroit landlords say a plan to overhaul the city’s rental ordinance is a step in the right direction, but stressed property owners need more resources to make repairs. City officials joined with some landlords on Monday to tout benefits of the new proposal to ramp up the quality of housing in Detroit, where just 10% of rentals are in compliance.
Suspect accused of killing Melvindale officer Mohamed Said in custody
MELVINDALE, Mich. (FOX 2) - While on duty on Sunday, Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said was fatally shot. He was 23-year-old. "We as a community will always honor the sacrifice he made, protecting and serving our residents with unwavering courage and commitment to Melvindale," said the city's mayor, Nicole Shkira, during a press conference on Monday.
I Prevail & Halestorm rock Michigan like a hurricane
Clarkston, Michigan went absolutely wild on July 13th. Four bands collided for the ultimate rock show — the likes the city has never seen. Fit For a King started off the night strong, with Ryan Kirby not holding back on anything. He immediately started screaming in everyone’s face. Bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary also kept up the energy, as he always does, with his legendary spinning. He doesn’t just spin with bass in hand; it’s spun around his entire body! Add in his jumps and you can’t take your eyes off him.
‘This changes things’: Charlie Woods’ arrival adds intrigue, attention at U.S. Junior Amateur
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Word spread quickly. Some Oakland Hills members tracked it on their phones, and others saw the news trickle out on social media. Then, the email blast hit the inboxes of the entire club membership. Charlie Woods, 15, had secured medalist honors at a USGA qualifier...
Jordon Banfield Named CSUB Baseball Head Coach with Impressive Coaching Record
Jordon Banfield has been appointed as the fourth Head Coach of CSUB Baseball after a thorough national search involving candidates from various baseball coaching backgrounds. Banfield led Oakland University to a 13-win improvement in his first season and was named the 2022 Horizon League Coach of the Year. Under Banfield,...
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
‘We love Hitler. We love Trump.’: White supremacists march through Howell
White supremacist protestors march through downtown Howell. July 21, 2024. Picture courtesy of Livingston Diversity Council. About a dozen masked white supremacists marched through downtown Howell on Saturday, chanting “Heil Hitler” and carrying signs with messages like “White Lives Matter” and “End the War on White Children.”
Have you seen LaNiyah? Police searching for 14-year-old girl, missing since she left her Detroit home on Sunday
According to a missing person’s report, LaNiyah Davis Morris was last seen at her home, in the 18900 block of Huntington St. in Detroit, before she left sometime before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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