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Widowed mother of 6 loses everything in Garden City house fire
GARDEN CITY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Krista Stapleton and her best friend were taking in the sights and sounds of the Faster Horses Festival in Brooklyn, Michigan. She was hours away from her Garden City home when she learned it had caught fire. "We were enjoying the concerts enjoying the...
Suspect in Melvindale Officer Mohamed Said's murder captured in Southwest Detroit
MELVINDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) — The search for the suspect in the shooting of fallen Melvindale Police Department Officer Mohamed Said came to an end Monday evening. A deputy Wayne County executive told reporters that the suspect, 44-year-old Michael Lopez, was captured alive in Southwest Detroit near Michigan Avenue and Otis Street.
Former Michigan, current Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh projected to win NFL Coach of the Year
From College Football champion to NFL Coach of the Year? Former Michigan Wolverines and current Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh hopes it's a projection come true. The 60-year-old Harbaugh already has one NFL Coach of the Year Award in his closet, so a second would put him in rare ...
Pistons free-agent signing may be the best value in the NBA
Trajan Langdon has a history of getting impact players on team-friendly deals, something fans hope continues for the Detroit Pistons. Finding value for money is one of the most important jobs of a modern NBA GM, especially in the second apron era when there are real penalties for signing the wrong guy.
Right now it feels like Brad Holmes made a big mistake on the Lions defense for the second year in a row
The Detroit Lions and GM Brad Holmes had a solid offseason. The rebuild of the cornerback room and the addition of DJ Reader is going to have an impact on the Lions defense for sure. But there is one spot where Holmes didn't make the best decison and right now it's looking even worse. That's ...
Detroit Tigers announce 5 roster moves in major buzzkill to winning streak
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced five new roster moves in what was a major buzzkill for their recent winning streak. After falling 8.5 games out of a playoff spot late in the second half, the Tigers rattled off eight wins in their final 10 games before the break to trim that number down to seven.
Women targeted by 'peeping tom' at Canton Walmart; charges filed against Van Buren Twp. man
CANTON TWP. — Police say a “peeping tom” was arrested after using a cellphone to record under the dresses of unsuspecting women while they shopped at a local Walmart store. Willie Eugene Davis, 42, of Van Buren Township, was arraigned July 19 in 35th District Court on...
Missing Sanilac County woman found safe after 24 hours
SANILAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The search for a missing 74-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease reached a happy ending in the village of Forestville Monday. Family members reported that Sharron Perkins was last seen walking away from her residence around 10 a.m. Sunday. Several police and fire crews from the Thumb region responded to launch a search Sunday.
West Michigan blueberry farms modify care for crops after this season's change in climate
WHITEHALL, Mich. — West Michigan fruit farmers have seen a change in this summer’s blueberry crop due to the region’s changing climate. A study published by Michigan State University Extension found an early arrival of spotted wing drosophila and anthracnose fruit rot. Typically blueberry crops have signs...
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight. Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues. Since then, she has put a spotlight on affordability as a statewide issue, not just a Detroit problem as it is often portrayed.
Michigan’s EV evangelists: Meet the drivers luring 'fence-sitters' into EVs
MUSKEGON — It was sticker shock over gas prices that got Karl Bloss into an electric vehicle years before most drivers were even considering it. But the smooth ride, cheap refueling and environmental benefits have kept him there. Nearly a decade later, the 58-year-old retired engineer in Muskegon has...
Man convicted of kidnapping Michigan store manager to steal guns gets 15 years in prison
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man who kidnapped the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store and held him at gunpoint while an accomplice stole 123 handguns was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison. The Dunham’s Sports manager was handcuffed and blindfolded outside his home last November and forced to reveal how to disarm the alarm at the big-box store near Benton Harbor, 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Chicago. Dontrell Nance, 25, was given consecutive sentences for kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to online court records. He pleaded guilty in April. Nicole Grant told U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney that her son had a turbulent childhood and “significant challenges,” including mental health problems.
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
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