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Teen Placed in Handcuffs, Jail Uniform After Judge Says She Was Sleeping, Talking Back During Field Trip
When Judge King told the student to go to the back of the court, he said she talked back and he didn’t like her “attitude” inside his courtroom, so he put her in handcuffs and in a jail suit, according to reports.
Jazz singer-songwriter Michael Franks returns to Detroit this weekend, teases new album
One of Detroit’s favorite international jazz musicians, singer-songwriter Michael Franks, will return to Detroit on Saturday at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, presented by Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Popular in the Motor City region for more than four decades, Franks always draws adoring crowds to savor his sophisticated melodies and witty,...
Detroit-area thieves ransack unlocked cars, steal 2 after finding keys inside
(CBS DETROIT) - Police are alerting residents and searching for suspects who ransacked unlocked vehicles in two Detroit-area neighborhoods and then stole two vehicles early Wednesday, police said. Thieves targeted two Huron Township neighborhoods overnight, and now police are asking residents to check their surveillance cameras for video of the crime. Video police have already obtained shows what appears to be two Black males going through vehicles in multiple subdivisions, according to the department. Police say the video also shows these suspects driving an SUV, potentially a Grand Cherokee. During this incident, the suspects also allegedly stole a silver Chevrolet Tahoe and a...
Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
Unforgettable experience: Jack Flaherty always belonged in Los Angeles, rather than St. Louis
The Los Angeles Dodgers were aggressive at the trade deadline, just as we all expected, acquiring arguably the best rental on the market. Detroit Tigers ace Jack Flaherty was rerouted to Hollywood, bolstering a Dodgers pitching staff that has been ravaged by injuries all season. Even with Clayton Kershaw back...
Yankees vs. Tigers: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – August 16
The New York Yankees (72-50) will visit the Detroit Tigers (59-63), Friday at 6:40 p.m. ET, in the opener of a three-game series. Hoping to find out who’s available to play for the Yankees and the Tigers? Read on for complete injury reports for both teams. Watch MLB, other...
Family and former colleagues share memories of longtime Dearborn High School coach Robert ‘Rocky’ Bridges
When Robert “Rocky” Bridges went to the cardiac unit at the University of Michigan for quintuple bypass surgery in April of 1993, the head of the center recognized his former teacher at Dearborn High School and decided he wanted to do the procedure himself. “Not so fast,” Bridges...
Weekend forecast for Saline Friday, Aug 16 - Sunday, Aug 18
Mild temperatures and a bit of rain will continue this weekend. Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon, clear in the evening, patchy rain nearby overnight. High: 79° Low: 65° with a 82%...
Man accused in hit-skip that killed Toledo bicyclist enters plea of not guilty
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Temperance man entered a plea of not guilty to several charges in a deadly hit-skip crash that happened late July in west Toledo. Kenneth Pegler, 55, was arraigned Thursday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court on two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, two counts of failure to stop after an accident and one count of operating a vehicle while under the influence. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Ex-Detroit Lions defensive lineman signs with San Francisco 49ers
ALLEN PARK -- Nick Williams, a former starting defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions, is moving onto his third team in as many years. The 34-year-old has signed with the San Francisco 49ers, joining fellow former Lions starting defender Tracy Walker in The Bay. Williams was signed by the Lions...
Alleged Michigan sign-stealer Connor Stalions finds new coaching job
The infamous Connor Stalions, the man who was allegedly behind the controversial sign-stealing allegations that surrounded Michigan football’s 2023-24 National Championship run, has found a new coaching job. According to David Goricki of the Detroit News, Stalions is now working as the defensive coordinator at Detroit Mumford High School.
Javier Báez blasted a 2-run home run in the 8th inning, and the Detroit Tigers limited the Seattle Mariners to just 1 hit, completing a 3-game sweep with a 2-1 win
Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers held the Seattle Mariners to just one hit, coming from behind to win 2-1 on Thursday and finish a three-game sweep. The teams had faced each other six times in nine days, with Detroit winning...
We dug through decades of Boblo Island photos: 42 nostalgic images of old amusement park
For thousands of Michiganders, the name Boblo Island brings happy nostalgia and memories of family outings at the beloved amusement park. Formerly known as an entertainment area, Boblo Island opened in 1898 and closed nearly a century later in 1993. Located along the southern Detroit River, the island saw nearly 800,000 visitors annually,...
Yankees V Tigers Preview: Ace on the mound, a chance to pull away
The Yankees knew going into August that they had a great chance to pull away in the American League East. At the moment, they are tied with the Baltimore Orioles for first place, who picked up a win on Thursday while the Yankees were enjoying a day off. Yankees’ Push...
Weekly Road Construction, Aug. 19-25
TownshipWhereImpact to TrafficTimeline Ann ArborLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 12 – 22 AugustaWhittaker Rd between Bemis Rd and Willis RdIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 12 -20 (extended) AugustaMacey Rd between Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton RdIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 5 – 26 (extended) AugustaMacey Rd between Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton RdDaytime road closureAug. 23 BridgewaterLocal and Primary Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 13 – 27 County-wide County Primary (Paved) Roads Intermittent lane restrictionsAug. 1 – 31 LimaLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 12 – 22 LimaDexter-Chelsea Rd between Dancer Rd and Parker RdIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 31 – Aug. 21 Lodi, Scio Scio Church Rd between Zeeb Rd and Wagner RdDaytime road closureAug. 19 – 23 Northfield Joy Rd overpass at US-23 Road closureJune 17 – TBD Northfield, SalemDixboro Rd between 5 Mile Rd and 6 Mile RdDaytime road closureAug 19 PittsfieldPlatt Rd between Waterfowl Blvd and US-12Road closureMay 16 – Oct. 24 (extended) PittsfieldMerritt Rd between Carpenter Rd and Munger Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsAug. 5 – 22 (extended) Pittsfield, YpsilantiMunger Rd between Bemis Rd and Merritt RdIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 8 – 29 (extended) Salem Brookville Rd between Gotfordson Rd and Salem Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsAug. 22 – 26 SalineArkona Rd between Lindsley Rd and Case RdRoad closureAug. 13 – 27 ScioLocal Soft Surface RdsIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 12 – 22 ScioJackson Rd between Jackson Industrial Dr and Myrtle AveLane restrictionsJuly 15 – mid Oct. ScioIntersection of Staebler Rd and Park RdRoad closureAug. 5 – late Oct. ScioJackson Rd east of Baker RdLane restrictionsAug. 7 – early Oct. ScioLuella Ave between Park Rd and Jackson AveDaytime road closureAug. 19 ScioBurton Ave between Park Rd and Jackson AveDaytime road closureAug. 19 ScioMyrtle Ave between Park Rd and Jackson AveDaytime road closureAug. 19 ScioDelhi Ct between E. Delhi Rd and End of Road Daytime road closureAug. 19 – 20 ScioWoodlea Park Subdivision between Wagner Rd and end of Road Daytime road closureAug. 20 – 21 ScioTubbs Rd between Huron River Dr and Stein RdDaytime road closureAug. 21 – 22 ScioStein Rd between Maple Rd and Twp LineDaytime road closureAug. 22 – 26 SuperiorPlymouth Rd between Dixboro Rd and Short StIntermittent lane closuresMay 13 – Sept. 1 (extended) SuperiorGale Rd between Geddes Rd and Vreeland Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsAug. 20 – 22 YorkWillis Rd between Bishop Rd and Windy Ridge Road closureAug 21 – 22 YpsilantiRidge Rd between Holmes Rd and Mott RdShoulder closureApril 2 – Sept. 30 (extended) YpsilantiTyler Rd between McGregor Rd and Airport RdRoad closure Aug. 24 – TBD YpsilantiBridge Rd Bridge, over Ford Lake, between Textile Rd and Grove Rd Shoulder closureJuly 8 – Sept. 4 YpsilantiStony Creek Rd Bridge over Paint Creek, between Textile Rd and Whittaker RdRoad closureAug.16 – Oct. 25.
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