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This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
PHOTOS: Youth volleyball camp at Flat Rock Community High School
The volleyball program for Flat Rock Community High School held the first of its three-day youth developmental camp on Wednesday. Led by varsity head coach Mackenzie Kaiser, all three levels of the Rams’ program worked with campers on a variety of skills to hone their craft as spikers. The camp itself is split up into two sessions. Students going into grades 3-5 participated in the morning with those entering grades 6-8 arrived in the afternoon.
Kamala Harris to visit Michigan as the administration works to garner voter support in battleground states
(CBS DETROIT) - Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Michigan Wednesday, marking the first Biden-Harris campaign event since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. This marks Harris' fourth trip to the state this year and her seventh since becoming vice president. Harris will visit Kalamazoo on Wednesday to share remarks and participate in a moderated conversation with Olivia Troye, a former Trump-Pence administration national security official, and Amanda Stratton, a former Republican voter with a reproductive health story. She is set to arrive in Kalamazoo Wednesday afternoon. The vice president will also visit North Carolina this week. Both Michigan...
Michigan man, 67, fatally wounded after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police said a man broke into a home to attack his ex-girlfriend and was shot and killed by the woman's stepson in Orion Township Wednesday morning.It happened just after 10 a.m. at a home on Elkhorn Lake Road in Orion Township.Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the 62-year-old woman had previously lived with the suspect, identified as 67-year-old Galen Gavitt, for 17 years in another county.Authorities said she had obtained a personal protection order against him after his alleged threatening behavior, including threats that he was going to kill her.Police said she sought refuge at...
Pages in the Park: Metro-area libraries team up to bring reading outdoors
This summer, residents can join libraries across southeastern Michigan to enjoy local parks and children's stories with the outdoor reading program Pages in the Park. The summer storytime series features outdoor reading events in partnership with Huntington Woods, Southfield and Oak Park. Each event lasts roughly 30 minutes and features...
Police continue investigating after 3-year-old fatally struck by vehicle in Hamtramck
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police in Hamtramck are investigating after a 3-year-old girl was fatally struck by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon in Hamtramck.Police were called at about 3:06 p.m. to the area of Burger Street between Fleming and Mackay streets, where they found the child with her mother. The child, who was breathing but unresponsive, received medical attention until EMS arrived and was transported to Children's Hospital of Michigan.She was pronounced dead "after all life-saving measures were exhausted," according to a new release.Police said the driver has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Making homes safer for children: bed ministry now offering free gun locks in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY — The Now I Lay Me Down bed ministry is helping to bring gun locks to Monroe County families. Eventually, the ministry also hopes to provide smoke detectors. The ministry, which began in 2001, provides a free bed and bed accessories to children in need ages 17 and younger. Recently, the ministry partnered with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to also provide free gun locks to families. Public Act 17 of 2023, which went into effect earlier this year, requires secure storage of firearms in Michigan homes with minors.
Men allegedly try to steal from two Meijer stores now banned from all properties
One of two suspects was arrested after both men were allegedly involved in trying to steal large quantities of meat from a store, but police discovered they had outstanding warrants and one was in possession of narcotic equipment. Woodhaven police were called to Meijer, 22600 Allen Road, just before 8...
Monroe County vital statistics: Recent marriage licenses, births
MONROE COUNTY — Below are recent birth announcements reported by ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital and recent marriage license applications reported by the Monroe County Clerk's Office. New arrivals. Son, Cole William Sowle-Ponder, to Mercedes Coffman and Cole Sowle-Aldworth, Monroe, June 28 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Daughter, Emma Elizabeth...
Farmington Hills Mother Sentenced to 15-60 Years for Role in Death of Toddler Son at Local Motel
Amanda Jajou has been sentenced to 15 to 60 years in prison for the death of her 14-month-old son, Isaias Daniel Porras, found dead inside a Farmington Hills motel. According to ClickOnDetroit, Jajou was sentenced last Thursday, in Oakland County Court following the event occurring in September 2021. The child's...
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