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Suspect in shooting near Ypsilanti park still at large
YPSILANTI, MI -- Police are still looking for a person suspected in a shooting in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. Police were called to the 500 block of Rice Street around 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 15, for a report of shots fired, Tom Koch, Ypsilanti Police Department spokesperson, said, adding that officers spoke with a male victim at the scene, who was uninjured.
RNC, Trump campaign sue to close some Michigan voter registration sites
LANSING, Mich — The Republican National Committee (RNC), Donald Trump's presidential campaign and others are seeking to close some voter registration sites in Michigan per a federal lawsuit filed this week. The case claims that state officials overstepped their authority when they allowed Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals and U.S....
Proposed LED streetlights are too bright, Ann Arbor dark sky proponents argue
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor proponents of dark skies are sounding the alarm about a city proposal to convert thousands of streetlights to LED bulbs they argue would be too bright. City Council responded by postponing the $1.25 million proposal after hearing objections from several public speakers Monday...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
Texans reinforce their greatest roster strength with another free agent signing
The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus, according to a report by Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. Cephus (6-foot-1, 208 pounds) was a fifth-round pick by the Lions in the 2020 NFL draft after playing his college ball at Wisconsin, where he put up nearly 1,500 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Metro Detroiters expect garbage pickup after weeks of delays from Priority Waste
After nearly three weeks of scarce trash pickup, metro Detroit can finally expect the smell of garbage to ease up soon. GFL Environmental lime green garbage trucks were a frequent sight all over southeast Michigan since 2016. Now, the trash hauler's residential arm has been sold to Clinton Township-based Priority Waste, and as Priority works to get fully up and running, the switch has left lots of trash sitting on metro Detroiters' doorsteps. ...
Texans signing former Lions wide receiver who was suspended entire 2023 season due to gambling, per report
The Houston Texans may have one of the NFL's top wide receiver corps. Now they've added another notable name to the group, on Tuesday signing Quintez Cephus, the former Detroit Lions pass catcher who missed the entire 2023 season due to a gambling suspension. Announced by Cephus' SportsTrust Advisors agency,...
People Could Win Free Furniture from Gardner White if the Detroit Lions Win the Super Bowl
July 16, 2024 ~ Gardner White announced a new partnership with the Detroit Lions, becoming the team’s official furniture and mattress store. Guy Gordon and Jamie Edmonds talk with Gardner White CEO Rachel Stewart about how people can get furniture and mattresses for free if the Lions win the Super Bowl next season!
Penske Automotive Buys ‘World’s Largest’ Ford Dealer
For years now, Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, Michigan has been one of the top-selling Ford dealers on earth, and in many cases, has moved more new vehicles than any other Ford dealer on an annual basis. Sadly, Ed Brown – who led that same Ford dealer for a whopping 50 years – passed away in 2023, after which his children Tom Brown and Ruth Ann Brown took over the reigns. Now, Bill Brown Ford has moved on to a new owner, however.
Jury in Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after 4 days of deliberation
(CBS DETROIT) - The jury in the Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after four days of deliberation. On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of the day Thursday to reach a unanimous decision. Otherwise, she said she would declare a mistrial. The jury remains...
Top 25 SG Braylon Mullins is nearing a list cut, talks UConn, Michigan, North Carolina, and Indiana
Braylon Mullins was one of the top standouts from Adidas 3SSB last weekend. The 6-foot-5, 180-pound shooting guard is ranked No. 23 in the class of 2025 after raising 69 spots in the last rankings update. Mullins recruitment has reflected his play and he is ready to narrow down his options in the near future.
Three Husker Newcomers to Compete at Junior Gold
Three members of the Nebraska bowling team will compete at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships held in Detroit, Mich., July 15-20. Karina Capron, Haley Swindle and Kayla Starr will face the top youth bowlers in the country, taking part in four qualifying rounds, an advancer’s round, final advancer’s round and match play. Each qualifying round will determine the advancers to the next round, where a second cut will be made for the final round. Five more games will be bowled to earn a top 16 spot for match play.
Hospitality Group Claps Back at Detroit Man Who Sued Them For Hiring Him Under a 'White Name'
Last week, a hospitality group was slammed with a racial discrimination lawsuit after a Black Detroit man alleged he was only accepted for a hotel position because he reapplied under a “white” name. In response, the company bit back with a serious rebuttal. Suggested Reading. Celebrities Who Could...
Two-time Grammy Award-winner Peabo Bryson loves Detroit
A two-time Grammy Award-winner with two Oscar winning songs is performing at the Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre tomorrow night. However, before the performance, Peabo Bryson appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about what Detroit means to him. Bryson explained that tomorrow’s show is a broad program at...
'I just want my dog back.' Video shows dog snatched from yard, dragged down street in Detroit
(WXYZ) — Fliers of Margie, a stolen dog, have been posted all over the neighborhood on Detroit's west side where she was snatched, and where her owners are desperate for someone to bring her back. "She's nine years old. She's fixed, she's chipped. I don't, you know, I don't...
Create your own stained glass art
Whether you’re looking for a new window, a nightlight, or just want to create some art, you can head over to Glass Action Studio in Oak Park. Carey Gustafson, owner of Glass Action Studio, appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about how she is able to turn mere pictures into stained glass works of art.
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