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Stolen Butter Cow mascot for Michigan State Fair returned to family on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – The Butter Cow mascot for the Michigan State Fair, stolen from a family’s front yard by two men on Detroit’s west side, has been returned. Officials say Margie is now safe back home with her family. Security video showed Margie being dragged out of her...
Detroit District accepting entries for annual photo contest
The Detroit District invites the public to enter its 9th annual photo contest highlighting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes. The top 12 photographs highlighting Detroit District projects on the Great Lakes such as the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal, piers, breakwaters or federal harbors and channels will earn a spot in the 2025 downloadable calendar. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. July 31, with winners determined by public voting on social media. The Soo Locks Visitors Center Association will award the top three photographers a plaque featuring their winning photo.
Suspect in Melvindale officer's death arrested, according to MSP
The suspected gunman in the killing of a Melvindale police officer has been arrested, according to Michigan State Police. Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested in the 3400 block of Gilbert St. in southwest Detroit on Monday, according to the MSP Second District. ...
Michigan State Police investigate two freeway shootings within 24 hours
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police are investigating two freeway shootings that happened over the weekend in Detroit within less than 24 hours of each other.The first shooting happened early Saturday morning on Interstate 75, the second later in the day at the Lodge Freeway.According to MSP, a driver was shot at about 1 a.m. Saturday while heading north on I-75 near Holbrook in Detroit. The victim told police that one driver cut the other driver off, and expletives and hand gestures were exchanged before the trigger was pulled. The vehicle was hit, but the driver wasn't injured. Later that day,...
Man in custody for non-fatal shooting outside Southfield bar
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Days after a shooting at a popular bar in Southfield, police have confirmed a man is now in custody and charged with assault with intent to murder after he allegedly shot someone last week. Willam Nunez Jr. was arrested at his home after being identified...
Jordon Banfield Named CSUB Baseball Head Coach with Impressive Coaching Record
Jordon Banfield has been appointed as the fourth Head Coach of CSUB Baseball after a thorough national search involving candidates from various baseball coaching backgrounds. Banfield led Oakland University to a 13-win improvement in his first season and was named the 2022 Horizon League Coach of the Year. Under Banfield,...
Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors
Butzel attorney and shareholder Mitchell (“Mitch”) Zajac was elected chair of the Cooley Law School Board of Directors. He joined Cooley’s Board of Directors in 2020 and was elected vice-chair […] The post Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Def Leppard Rocks Comerica Park
Thursday, July 18th, Def Leppard rocked the stage at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. WRIF photographer, Jason Anthony was on hand to snap some pictures of the legends on stage. Blasting through hits like “Rocket”, “Love Bites”, “Too Late For Love”, “Bringin’ On The Heartbreak”, “Rock Of Ages”, “Photograph” and wrapping it up with “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me”.
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Quirky plays, big-game heroics set up Little League state tourney final four
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI – The final four is set at the Little League Major Baseball state tournament. And it took some classic Little League moments for the semifinalists to earn their spots. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Golf World Concerned About Charlie Woods on Monday
Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, competed on Monday in the opening round of the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur at the historic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Needing to finish in the top 64 of a 264-player field to advance to match play later ...
Future of Detroit 3 for EVs could hinge on 2024 presidential election, analysts say
As Democrats scramble to name the new ticket to take on former President Donald Trump in November's election, automotive analysts on Wall Street say the Detroit automakers' future for electric vehicles could hang in the balance in this election. On Sunday President Joe Biden gave in to calls from Democrats to step out of the race. The Detroit Three automakers each told the Detroit Free Press they did not have comments on the news at this time. But...
Have you seen LaNiyah? Police searching for 14-year-old girl, missing since she left her Detroit home on Sunday
According to a missing person’s report, LaNiyah Davis Morris was last seen at her home, in the 18900 block of Huntington St. in Detroit, before she left sometime before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Alumnus Paul Stauder retires after long career in finance
For 47 years, HFC alumnus Paul Stauder has worked in public finance, where he manages financing for clients across the state to fund projects and facilities. One of those clients is HFC. “I help the College obtain money for campus improvement projects. I’ve worked with HFC for nine years with...
Peeping Tom arrested after allegedly taking videos under women's dresses at Detroit-area stores
(CBS DETROIT) - A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording underneath the dresses of women who were shopping at Detroit-area stores, police said.Canton officers, with assistance from Van Buren police, arrested Willis Eugene Davis. Davis was charged with using a computer to commit a crime and eavesdropping-installing/using device. Police say he is accused of taking videos underneath the dresses of unsuspecting women while they were shopping at retail stores.Davis was arraigned on July 19 and given a $75,000/10% bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Aug. 9.
Proposed Trade Sends Lions Disgruntled Star Edge Rusher
Veteran edge rusher Haason Reddick has already been traded this offseason. But that doesn’t mean he can’t be again. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox included Reddick on his “Big Board” NFL trade block entering training camp. Knox named the Detroit Lions as a potential suitor and proposed they acquire the veteran edge rusher for a 2025 third-round pick.
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