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Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
Police find illegal firearms, components and drugs at Clio house
CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) - Police found several illegal guns, components for firearms and drugs when they raided a residence in Clio. The Clio Police Department says a Homeland Security Investigations agent intercepted an illegal firearm suppressor shipped to an airport on July 8. The agent seized the suppressor before it was delivered.
Giddy up! Gaines Rodeo offers two days of roping, racing to raise money for community
GAINES, MI – The 385-resident Genesee County village of Gaines will swell to roughly ten times its size at times this weekend as the rodeo comes back into town. The 21st annual Gaines Community Rodeo, set for Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at Pine Hill Park, 12135 Ray Road, will include competitions, food, as well as activities for children and adults in attendance.
Community members gear up for 14th annual Troy Traffic Jam
TROY — The automotive community will be celebrated through a wide variety of activities, events and vehicle displays during the 16th annual Troy Traffic Jam at the Columbia Center on Big Beaver Road Aug. 4. The Troy Traffic Jam is free to spectators as funds raised through sponsorships, car...
Detroit man shot to death on front porch in likely targeted drive-by, police say
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man in his 20s was shot and killed on Detroit's east side - murdered while sitting on his front porch Thursday. Detroit police say the victim was shot and killed on Omira Street near State Fair on the east side at about 1:20 p.m. Investigators...
Man found not guilty of first-degree murder in death of Detroit synagogue leader
(CBS DETROIT) – A jury Thursday acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the October 2023 death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, but was deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion. It reached a guilty verdict on a charge of lying to police.A pretrial hearing to determine if charges are brought again is scheduled for July 25."First, I want to thank the jury for their time, dedication, and attention to this case. We were hopeful that a decision could reached today, but we will press on for justice for the Wolls and will determine our next course...
Stellantis tells owners of over 24,000 hybrid minivans to park outdoors due to battery fire risk
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Stellantis is telling the owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors away from buildings, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires. The company said Thursday that it’s recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids, mainly in North America. Some are being recalled for a second time. All can still be driven. Stellantis, maker of Jeep, Chrysler, Ram and other vehicle brands, said its investigation is ongoing but the company has linked the problem to a rare abnormality in individual battery cells. The risk of fires is reduced when the battery is depleted. A company review of warranty data discovered seven fires within the group of vans being recalled. All happened when the vehicles were turned off, and some occurred during charging, Stellantis said. Four customers reported symptoms of smoke inhalation.
Beth and Don DeJonghe selected as 2024 Lenawee County Fair Parade grand marshals
ADRIAN — For the first time in many years, Beth and Don DeJonghe won’t be working at the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds during the annual Lenawee County Fair Parade. But that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily be able to watch the parade in its entirety. That’s because the DeJonghes, who are invested volunteers...
Pickleball Facility Scheduled to Open Soon in Brighton
In the coming days, the Brighton area will have its own pickleball facility. What is pickleball, for the uninitiated? It’s called a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis, although less strenuous than the latter. At one time no more than a novelty, pickleball has become immensely popular as...
Lions Named Top Trade Contender for $65 Million Defensive Tackle
The Detroit Lions have made some big investments in their defense over the last few seasons, shoring up what was recently one of the league’s worst-performing units with some strategic additions. The team could make one more big addition, with Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox pegging the Lions as one...
Millions of dollars from American Rescue Plan Act allocated to assist Pontiac homeowners
PONTIAC, Mich. – Pontiac is using its American Rescue Plan Act dollars to assist homeowners in the city. “We currently do roof repairs, septic systems, doors, roofs, porches, and windows,” said Mathew Turner-Reed, who helps oversee the city’s Home Repair Program. “Anything that’s critical -- you name it, we can do it.”
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