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Madison Heights city council rejects 24-hour Sheetz gas station
On May 13, the Madison Heights City Council moved to reject the latest special approval proposal by Sheetz for a new 24-hour gas station, citing several reasons why it denied the request. Among other items, the council noted that the plan proposed by Sheetz was inconsistent with the intent of...
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
Metro Detroit "Balloon Guy" leaves lasting impression
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Steve Donohue has an audience a few days a week.Donohue is well known in the Allen Park community for his balloon-making skills, and his reputation has simply blown up over the years."I think he's an awesome human to come and do this for other people," said Southgate resident Pat Pulido."It's very joyful and graceful to see him every time we come around," said Allen Park resident Elizabeth Martinez.Donohue has even earned the title "Balloon Guy," and seeing the crowd he attracts is for a good reason.Alysia Burgio: "You constantly have a line going it...
Lawmakers question National Weather Service over no warning before Detroit-area tornado
LIVONIA, Mich. — U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, Rashida Tlaib and Haley Stevens are seeking answers from the National Weather Service on why there was no warning before the deadly tornado in Livonia last month. A 3-year-old boy was killed after a tree fell on his family's house, severely injuring...
Study names metro Detroit the most overpriced housing market in the US
Metro Detroit is taking the national spotlight as having the most overpriced homes in the country. Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University issued a study showing 40.8%...
Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway
A three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan will be converted into America’s first smart highway. Axios reports that the Alphabet-backed startup Cavnue has started constructing the smart highway as part of a new pilot project that could spur other construction projects across the country. Another project, a "Smart Freight Corridor" on State Highway 130 by Austin, Texas, is also being developed.
Detroit Fire Department facing equipment issues before July 4 holiday promises quick repairs
DETROIT – Tuesday morning started with a radio call about the Detroit Fire Boat, which was still out of service ahead of the 4th of July holiday boating weekend. Fire Boat 1: “Hello, it’s Fire Boat 1. Fire Boat 1 is still out of service.”. DFD operator:...
Melvindale Business Owner Begins Sign Removal as Poetic Justice for Detroit Ordinance Violations
In an act of recompense for city sign violations, Melvindale business owner William Shaw has started removing illegally posted signs in Detroit. Shaw, known for affixing over 615 signs for his business, Shaw's Plumbing, has been sentenced to serve the city in a twist of poetic justice. His community service began on June 28, with the removal of cluttering signs, a fitting reversal to his previous actions, according to ClickOnDetroit.
Happy birthday George! Independence Village hosts Tigers-themed party for 105th birthday
PETOSKEY — Between 80 and 100 people made their way into Independence Village on June 27 to help celebrate George Prediger for his 105th birthday. A lifelong fan of the Detroit Tigers, Independence Village hosted a Tigers-themed party for Prediger. The senior living community welcomed in friends and family...
Michigan Central Station will close for the holiday weekend
Michigan Central Station will be closed July 5-6 for the Fourth of July weekend. Regular public hours will resume after the holiday weekend on July 12. Nearly 17,000 people have visited the station so far this summer, in addition to the 65,000 who toured the OPEN festivities earlier last month.
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