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McYikes! Michigan Has the Worst-Rated McDonald’s in America
It comes with the territory. When it comes to fast food, not everyone is always going to be happy. Anyone who's ever worked at a McDonald's has probably heard all of those complaints, and many more. There's even an entire Facebook group dedicated to McDonald's Complaints. There are more than...
Overcrowded Oakland County Animal Shelter has nearly 300 animals waiting for a new home
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Animal Shelter has a lot of furry friends ready to go home. "We get full up in the summer; it happens every year. But we're putting the plea out: if you are interested in adopting a pet, please check us out first before you go to a breeder," said Joanie Toole, who serves as chief of the Oakland County Animal Shelter. The shelter has more than 150 dogs and 140 cats currently waiting for a home. Toole says the shelter is not full just because owners are surrendering their pets, but because the cost of pet care...
New businesses coming to Metro Detroit's Partridge Creek Mall
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Hall Road in Clinton Township has seen some major changes over the years, including the closing of Lakeside Mall this summer. Now, Partridge Creek Mall is seeing an increase in development after years of business cooling off. "We've attracted some very nice stores, some very nice restaurants, and this is just a nice addition to it. We were sorry when we lost Nordstrom, we were sorry when we lost Carsons, and they were big losses to the community, but now they are being filled with super giant facilities that are going to bring even more people...
"Operation Dry Water" campaign underway in Oakland County this holiday weekend
KEEGO HARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - It's no surprise that Independence Day is one of the busiest times for boating in Metro Detroit."A lot of boats on the lake, a lot of congestion," said Oakland County Sheriff's Office Lt. Brian Burwell.Starting on Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6, 43 Oakland County Sheriff's deputies will be deployed at 19 lakes across the county, including at Cass Lake in Keego Harbor."We want everybody to have a great fourth of July and have a lot of fun. We just want to remind people to be extra safe out there and use good...
Who has the best BBQ in Michigan? Westland is in the mix
WESTLAND — When you think top barbecue cities, there are St. Louis, Memphis, Kansas City and, now, Westland. The Detroit Metro area city was recently named the 40th best location for barbecue nationally. The designation makes Westland the top Michigan city for barbecue, ahead of Grand Rapids and Detroit.
There's still time to catch a fireworks show in metro Detroit near you
Fourth of July 2024 has passed, but with the holiday falling on Thursday this year, the celebration generally extends through the weekend, even for fireworks shows. Metro Detroiters have a handful of chances to catch a fireworks show still this weekend, and even a couple into next week. Here are the shows that are left:
Michigan Lawmakers Demand NWS Explain Lack of Alert Before Fatal Livonia Tornado
In the wake of a deadly tornado that ripped through Livonia on June 5, leaving a young boy dead and his mother injured, Michigan's congressional representatives are pressing for answers from the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado, classified as an EF-1 with winds peaking at 95 mph, struck without warning, prompting questions about the effectiveness of existing weather alert systems. According to The Detroit News, U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib, and Haley Stevens issued a letter to Richard Spinrad of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), seeking clarity on the lack of preemptive alert for the tornado that devastated parts of the state.
Officials: Metro Detroit transition from GFL to Priority has been ‘ridiculous’
Trash pickup being days if not weeks behind schedule. Garbage trucks leaking oils onto local roadways. Communication mix-ups. On Priority Waste’s first day on the job of trash pick up in Flat Rock, trash cans sat by the road, still full of trash. At the July 1, 2024 Flat...
On 100th birthday, metro Detroit Tuskegee Airman reflects on changing racial attitude
On his 100th birthday, on the Fourth of July, a West Bloomfield Tuskegee Airman had a message about the racial progress he has witnessed over the past century: Guard it with vigilance. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Harry Stewart was among the approximately 1,000 first Black Air Force pilots trained at Tuskegee Army...
Jim Thorpe appointed to Michigan Association of School Boards position
DEARBORN, Mich (FOX 2) - Dearborn Public School Trustee Jim Thorpe has been appointed to help govern a statewide organization for school board members. The Michigan Association of School Boards appointed Trustee Thorpe to its Board of Governors as a representative for District 8. His fellow trustees on the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education had voted at the May meeting to recommend him for the position.
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