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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...
Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- For the past four years, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has been on a quest to prove there was fraud in the 2020 elections, a conspiracy touted by losing presidential candidate Donald Trump. Now Leaf himself is in the middle of an election, running against more contenders...
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
Memorial Cup makes appearance at SVRC Marketplace
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The iconic Memorial Cup made an appearance at the SVRC Marketplace Wednesday afternoon, July 17. Between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., those visiting or just grabbing lunch were able to snap a photo with the trophy, recently won by the Saginaw Spirit. “The SVRC Marketplace is...
‘Such a blessing’: Family of Saginaw teen opens up about ramp donation
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A mid-Michigan teen is back in her home thanks the hard work of community members. The 17-year-old from Saginaw has been hospitalized for months. Her family talked to TV5 about how they feel to finally have her back home. “Just an amazing feeling that you just...
Grand River Brewery will open Friday in Brighton with its own line of beers and full menu
BRIGHTON— Festivalgoers got a sample of Brighton's new "farm-to-table" restaurant last weekend, and the whole shebang will open Friday. Grand River Brewery opened its doors with a limited menu and beers on tap during "A Taste of Brighton." The restaurant, brewhouse, tasting room and entertainment venue at 201 W. Main St. will open for regular business hours Friday, July 19, with a ribbon cutting at 3:45 p.m.
Getting to the Bahamas From the Midwest Is About to Get Easier With a New Direct Flight
Delta is adding a seasonal route. Delta Air Lines is bringing back winter seasonal service from its Detroit hub to one of the most popular Caribbean destinations. The new nonstop flight will launch on December 21 between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas, Delta confirmed to Travel + Leisure. This represents the fourth city Delta will fly to Nassau from, in addition to existing services from major hubs at Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), and New York (JFK).
Troy Community Center to host ‘Bingo Bonanza’ fundraising event
TROY — On My Own of Michigan will hold its annual summer fundraising event, ‘Bingo Bonanza,’ at the Troy Community Center. This event will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 19. According to organizers, the event is open to the public and offers opportunities to get to know the On My Own community and win various prizes that were donated by local businesses, including Yard House restaurant, Shield’s Pizza, Hollywood Market, Shake Shack, Big Boy of Troy and Einstein Bagels, among other organizations.
Lawsuit filed over handling of ‘The Downs’ redevelopment project in Northville
NORTHVILLE, Mich. – A lawsuit has been filed over the handling of the Northville Downs redevelopment project as residents express concerns over the environmental impacts. The lawsuit names the city of Northville and the project’s developers to transform the old Downs racetrack into a multi-purpose site with housing, parks, and retail.
Downriver Dan Plays Thursday Night in Downtown Saline
Dan Kalicki, also known as Downriver Dan, performs blues and classic rock in downtown Saline Thursday night. He'll be playing Saline Main Street's Salty Summer Sounds Concert with his band in the parking lot across from Carrigan Cafe on South Ann Arbor Street. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.
Section of Clinton River Trail washed away, closed to the public
ROCHESTER, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The city of Rochester is left with a major cleanup after this week's heavy rainfall wiped out a significant section of the Clinton River Trail.On Tuesday, the city closed the trailhead between Dequindre Road and Letica Drive after the path gave way."About 100 linear feet of the trail and about 6 to 8 feet down is completely washed away. So, it's pretty substantial damage that's going to take some time to fix," said Rochester Director of Public Works Alek Mizikar.Mizikar says the trail is a former railroad bed lifted up to help with drainage in...
Sheetz plans to open four new locations with diesel lanes
Altoona, Penn. — Sheetz will open four new stores this August, each featuring diesel lanes with high-flow diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for commercial trucks, along with a truck scale and free overnight parking spaces for truckers. The new store locations include:. Middletown, Virginia: Located at 121...
Detroit mom pleads guilty after toddler found dead in basement freezer
A mother has pleaded guilty in the death of her 3-year-old son in a case that Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy previously said “astounded even the seriously jaded.”. Azuradee France, 33, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the death of the child — whose name is listed as Chayce Allen in court records — as part of a sentence agreement, confirmed Maria Miller, a spokesperson for the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, in an email.
The Metro: Jazz concert at the Aretha to pay tribute to Ed Love
Back in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, longtime radio broadcaster Ed Love was honored with the Spirit of Detroit award for 60 years of service for jazz in Detroit. In 2021, The Michigan Association of Broadcasters also honored Love with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding career in broadcasting.
Nonprofit connects young musicians with professionals in Northwest Detroit
DETROIT – Spotlight Park in Northwest Detroit will host free music on Fridays until July 27. The Music in the Park series allows neighborhood kids to hear and learn from world-class musicians. “A lot of people in the community might never go to Orchestra Hall,” said Daniel A. Washington,...
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