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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...
Insurance reforms were supposed to bring relief. Detroit drivers are still paying more
This story was published and co-reported by Outlier Media and The Markup. WXYZ is a proud partner of Outlier Media. The Markup is a nonprofit, investigative newsroom that challenges technology to serve the public good. The high cost of auto insurance pushed Clarissa Williams to move out of Detroit and...
Detroit People Mover closing for 11 weeks to replace rails after Labor Day
The Detroit People Mover (DPM) will close for about 11 weeks after Labor Day for track improvements, officials say this week. According to the DPM, the project will replace about 7,000 feet of track on nine curves and adjacent connect straight track along the DPM route. It's about 20% of the track on the 2.9-mile loop. Officials say contractors will remove and replace sections with new track.
When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progress
One of the most impactful engineering and construction projects going on in the world right now continues to move on. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. It will...
Metro Detroit parents sound off on high costs of school activities
(WXYZ) — The school year starts in about six weeks, and for a lot of families, that means planning for activities after school. According to a new report from Deloitte, eight out of 10 parents plan to enroll their kids in extracurriculars this year, spending an average of $582 per kid.
Samantha Woll murder trial: Could a verdict come today?
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Could Thursday bring a verdict in the trial of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, the defendant in a high-profile murder case of a well-known Jewish leader in metro Detroit?. Today will be the fifth and potentially last day that jurors will have a chance to reach a verdict, after...
3 Tarik Skubal trade packages the Tigers can't possibly turn down
The Detroit Tigers got off to a strong start but saw their play tail off as the first half progressed, ending it with a 47-50 record. They're 12.0 games behind the first-place Guardians in the AL Central, and are 7.0 games back of the third Wild Card spot. Barring a dramatic turnaround immediately once the second half begins, Detroit will be selling at this season's trade deadline.
U.S. Border Patrol Thwarts Cross-Border Smuggling Attempt on St. Clair River Near Detroit
Officials have cracked down on a human smuggling operation in Metro Detroit after agents witnessed a boat illegally crossing from Canada into the United States, resulting in the arrest of five individuals. On June 25, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Marysville Station observed the vessel on the St. Clair River as it dropped off three passengers on the U.S. shoreline who then proceeded to quickly get into a waiting car. According to WWJ News Radio, the individuals were swiftly apprehended by the authorities.
Amon-Ra St. Brown gets big love from NFL execs, but still feels underrated
On Wednesday ESPN continued their positional rankings with NFC execs series by ranking out the NFL's best receivers. Detroit Lions' receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown made the list at seventh after being on the honorable mention side last year. Here's what they had to say: "St. Brown famously watched 16 ...
Pistons news: Patrick Beverley, Holland vs. Matas and Summer League hot takes
The Detroit Pistons have had a busy summer so far and it’s not over yet. They won their 3rd Summer League game behind an exciting but inefficient (more on that in a minute) performance from Ron Holland II. As the Pistons wrap up Summer League, they are also looking...
Butzel Attorney Mitchell Zajac Elected Chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors
DETROIT, Mich. – 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 in 2022. Zajac is a member of Butzel’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice...
NJAC All-Academic Team: McChesney, Ahmed, Bruncaj, Higgins Shine with Lions
TCNJ student-athletes McChesney, Ahmed, Bruncaj, and Higgins lead 186 Lions recognized on the NJAC All-Academic Team for 2023-24, with McChesney and Ahmed as First Team nominees and Bruncaj and Higgins as Second Team nominees. 186 TCNJ student-athletes honored on the NJAC All-Academic Team. McChesney named NJAC Male Athlete of the...
Two-time Grammy Award-winner Peabo Bryson loves Detroit
A two-time Grammy Award-winner with two Oscar winning songs is performing at the Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre tomorrow night. However, before the performance, Peabo Bryson appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about what Detroit means to him. Bryson explained that tomorrow’s show is a broad program at...
Detroit man sentenced to decade in prison for trafficking drugs out of Morgantown
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A Michigan man was sentenced to a decade in prison for trafficking drugs in North Central West Virginia Tuesday. Kalen Lee, 31, of Detroit, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Ron Holland, Pistons defeat former Ignite teammate Matas Buzelis, Bulls in first matchup
After playing together last season with the G League Ignite, Ron Holland II and Matas Buzelis met as opponents for the first time in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holland and the Detroit Pistons took the matchup on Tuesday. The fifth pick produced 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one steal on 7-of-20 shooting from the field in the 85-77 win over Holland and the Chicago Bulls at the Thomas & Mack Center. Holland logged 31 minutes in his second appearance. Buzelis countered with a team-high 18 points, four blocks, three rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes. The...
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