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Human smuggling operation busted in Metro Detroit after boat crosses from Canada to US; 5 in custody
Four people are in American custody and a fifth is being held by Canadian authorities after an attempted human smuggling operation was busted up by U.S. Border Patrol agents last month.
Trial scheduled for man accused of killing Port Huron teacher in crash
A man accused of being intoxicated and causing a crash that killed a Port Huron teacher is heading to trial. No plea agreement was reached Monday, and Justin Simon's is set to go on trial Sept. 10. Simon, 45, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death after he was...
Teen charged with fatal shooting through apartment door headed to trial
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Jamyre Cameron Thompson was bound over for a trial to face a charge of open murder in a recent killing of a man shot through the front door of a Kalamazoo apartment. Thompson, 19, is charged with open murder and other counts in the April 9 killing...
Macomb County police search for 2 men who injured an officer while fleeing from crime scene
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Police in Macomb County are asking for help in finding two men who injured an officer while fleeing from a crime scene. Two of the three men were suspected of shoplifting $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Chesterfield Township Walmart on Monday (July 15) at 11 a.m.
Thieves steal woman's livelihood by taking her food trailer
An Eastpointe woman is in tears after her food trailer and Hummer were stolen right outside her home. Angela asked 7 News Detroit reporter Faraz Javed for help, and he went to hear her story.
Court orders Leo's Coney Island franchisee to pay overtime, keep accurate timecards
The operator of Leo’s Coney Island franchise locations in Clarkston, Dearborn, Livonia and Sterling Heights has agreed to maintain accurate employee timecards and stop denying employees overtime pay as part of a preliminary injunction obtained by the U.S. Department of Labor. The action comes after an investigation by the department's Wage and Hour Division determined that Kyriakos "Ken" Vlahadamis, the restaurants’ co-owner and operator, regularly shredded timecards used to track overtime hours and that employees were not...
Port Huron prepares for a parade
Wednesday’s Rotary International Day Parade is the official kick off to this year’s Blue Water Fest. The parade will begin at Huron and Glenwood Avenue, continue south through the downtown business district, and turn east on Court Street to the disbanding area. Staging and check in will be on Pine Grove Avenue between Erie Street and Glenwood. In honor of the 100th running of the Bayview Yacht Club Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat race, this year’s parade theme is titled “All Hands On Deck – A Century of Sailing”.
Border Patrol stops cross-border smuggling event on St. Clair River
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Marysville Border Patrol Station arrested four individuals on June 25 after observing a vessel which originated in Canadian waters on the St. Clair River make landfall on to U.S. shoreline. The vessel dropped off three passengers who then got into a waiting vehicle, U.S....
Section of Clinton River Trail washed away in Rochester after storms flood parts of city
ROCHESTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Rochester Department of Public Works is warning pedestrians to avoid the Clinton River Trail after recent rains washed a section of the path away. A department supervisor said about 100 feet of the trail was gone after several inches of rain fell over the...
Chesterfield Township police officer hit by fleeing vehicle
A Chesterfield Township police officer was injured Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle occupied by a pair of fleeing suspects. Around 11 a.m., three males entered the Walmart store on Marketplace Boulevard and stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise, according to police. Walmart loss prevention recognized at least one of the individuals, who has stolen from other area Walmart stores previously, and contacted police while the suspects were leaving the store.
McDonald Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Trey McDonald has been named assistant coach of the Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team, the university and head coach Greg Kampe announced. "We're excited to have Trey in our program," Kampe said. "I recruited him when he was a player, he went on to play in the Final Four at Ohio State, and he brings a competitiveness and spirit that will help the team." McDonald joins Oakland from Virginia Tech University where he served as a Graduate Assistant for the men's basketball team. In his role, McDonald was instrumental in designing and implementing on-court workouts and individualized...
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
US Sailing Offshore Office Prepares for Centennial Bayview Mackinac Race
The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race, the world’s longest continuously run long distance freshwater yacht race promises to be a landmark event and the US Sailing Offshore Office has been busier than ever, issuing all ratings for American boats in the race. Central to the fairness and competitiveness of the race is the ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) rating system. The ORC provides a scientific and impartial way to rate a diverse range of boats, ensuring that each vessel has an equal chance to win. The system considers various boat measurements and performance potential, offering a level playing field where both high-tech and traditional boats can compete on equal terms.
EXCLUSIVE: Top HS Coach and MSU Football Connection Gives Insight Into Upcoming 7-on-7
Michigan State has been building a relationship with Roseville High School and head coach Vernard Snowden. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Snowden discusses competing at an upcoming 7-on-7 that will feature many Spartan targets.
'Best of both worlds': Marine City winery opens up attached brewery
MARINE CITY — Three years after they opened a winery downtown, the owners of the newly revamped WaterStreet Winery and Brewery are a few weeks into the swing of things with an expanded menu — and double the space for an area projecting “two different vibes.” Dave Swantek, who originally opened TwoRivers Winery...
Kayak rentals added to Chesterfield's Webber Paddle Park
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Rent a kayak and paddle down the Salt River and in Anchor Bay from Chesterfield's Webber Paddle Park. Motor City Paddle Club added a new kayak rental service to the park, with a grand opening ceremony planned for Saturday. Single and tandem kayaks are...
America's Best Small Cities To Live In, Ranked
From housing costs to commute times, these are the country's most "livable" small cities. SmartAsset wanted to know which of America's small cities are best to live in, so they compared 281 of them — on metrics like housing affordability, poverty rate and healthcare coverage — and ranked them from most to least "livable."
Two vie for Ira Township supervisor seat
Ira Township voters on Aug. 6 will choose between two Republican candidates vying for the supervisor seat. Incumbent James J. Endres Jr. will be challenged by newcomer Isaac Joseph for the seat. No Democratic candidates for supervisor are on the ballot. The annual salary for the Ira Township supervisor is...
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