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DOJ: Missing Michigan girl found in Indiana
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WISH) — A 30-year-old man was apprehended nearly a month ago after he was found at a Hammond, Indiana, apartment with a 16-year-old girl missing from Michigan, the U.S. Department of Justice reported this week. The names of the man and girl were not publicly shared. The effort came as part of […]
Independence Day mural painted on the Rock in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A patriotic painting now graces the Rock in Flint. Local artist Johnny Fletcher painted the mural on the morning of July 4. You can check out this patriotic mural on the unofficial landmark on Hammerberg Road at West 12th Street. Subscribe to the TV5 newsletter and...
Students at fake university created by ICE can sue US, court rules
Students who enrolled in a fake university set up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a sting operation can sue the U.S., an appeals court ruled last week. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that dismissed a complaint against the…
Video shows police chasing carjacked truck before crash in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – Released footage shows parts of a high-speed chase Tuesday just before a crash involving a carjacked truck. A Fenton man reportedly stole an occupied white Chevy pickup July 2 in Stockbridge, implying he had a weapon, before taking part in what the Livingston County Sheriff’s office called on social media an “unbelievable” high-speed chase.
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,...
Police: Man intentionally hit by truck in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJRT) - An altercation in a parking near Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant landed one man in a hospital and another in jail Thursday morning. The Mount Pleasant Police Department says a Remus man intentionally hit another man from Rosebush with a truck around 9:20 a.m....
Possible spotty showers this weekend with drier air over in Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather – Clouds are beginning to break across Southeast Michigan as the threat of strong thunderstorms diminishes. A few showers and thunderstorms will make it into the area, but they will gradually weaken and dissipate during the evening. An isolated storm could have heavy rain and gusty winds, but the thunderstorms will not have the strength observed from storms in some parts of Mid-Michigan and the Thumb. Several communities across the state suffered storm damage on Friday afternoon and evening.
‘The Greatest Goodbye in Television History:’ Detroit Sportscaster Bernie Smilovitz Retires with Epic Sign-Off
If you've ever watched the news in Detroit in the past 4 decades, chances are you know who Bernie Smilovitz is. He has been a sportscaster, mostly in Detroit, for the past 38 years, and this past week, he gave his final sportscast of his career. But Smilovitz, who is...
Detroit Unveils $7M Second Round of Down Payment Assistance for Aspiring Homeowners
Homeownership in Detroit is more than just a key to a house; it’s a gateway to stability, community pride, and long-term prosperity. In a city that’s rebounding with growth and energy, owning a home means laying down roots and investing in the future. For Detroiters, especially in a city with a rich yet turbulent history, the chance to own a piece of their community is a powerful step toward rebuilding neighborhoods, fostering generational wealth, and creating a legacy of hope and resilience for years to come.
Detroit's air quality among worst in world with conditions in unhealthy range
(CBS DETROIT) - Following Fourth of July celebrations filled with fireworks shows, Detroit is among the cities with the worst air quality in the world. Detroit ranked No. 4 for worst air quality among the most populated major cities Friday morning, according to IQAir, which compares the air quality in cities around the world. When the air quality falls within the unhealthy range the conditions are poor for everyone, but especially for sensitive groups, including children, elderly people, pregnant people and people with cardiac and pulmonary disease.During poor air quality, people are encouraged to limit the time they spend outside. Other cities in Southeast Michigan are also experiencing unhealthy conditions, including Grosse Pointe Park, Clinton Township and St. Clair Shores, Oak Park, Berkley, Madison Heights, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. In addition to these poor air quality conditions, the National Weather Service also predicts isolated severe storms on Friday afternoon. Winds could potentially be up to 60 miles per hour or more, and hail that is one inch in diameter. Although the risk for storms is marginal, the possible storms are expected between 4 and 10 p.m. Stay with our CBS Detroit NEXT Weather team for all the latest updates on the weather conditions in Southeast Michigan.
Scott Benson: Bankole Thompson Irresponsibly Mischaracterized the Work of the Wealth Generation Task Force
I am writing to strongly rebut statements made in a June 19 Detroit News column written by Bankole Thompson about the work of the Wealth Generation Task Force (WGTF), which I convened and chaired. Thompson irresponsibly mischaracterized the work of the WGTF as “toothless.” But never contacted me about the...
Experts Weigh in on Michigan’s Virtual Court Hearings
(TNS) — Corey Harris and Coby Harris aren't related, but they share a common bond — both Michigan residents were defendants in separate livestreamed court proceedings that caught fire online and attracted national media scrutiny. Video from Corey Harris' May 15 livestreamed hearing in Ann Arbor's 14A District...
Olga’s Kitchen coming to three new Michigan cities, hosted by Big Boy
The Southeast Michigan-based Olga’s Kitchen restaurant chain is expanding its reach to three new cities around the state – with a little help from another Michigan-based restaurant. Olga’s Kitchen, known for its pita sandwiches, salads, soups and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, will be expanding to Midland, Muskegon and Battle Creek...
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