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Road rage leads to shooting on I-94
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Police are asking for the public’s help investigating a shooting on a Washtenaw County freeway. A road rage incident led to shots fired between a black Equinox and a black Charger around 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18, on eastbound I-94 near M-52 in Sylvan Township, Michigan State police said in a release.
Renovation of historic Washtenaw County township hall faces criticism
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Lima Township Hall, built in the 1880s, is a sentimental building to township Supervisor Duane Luick, but Elaine Bater, a former township clerk, mostly remembers the dead bats and rats she cleaned out of its walls. Bater spent hours, she said, cleaning in the hall at...
Lions' rookie could be on the verge of switching positions
Sometimes when you get to the NFL, teams find out that you're better suited in a different situation. That looks like it could potentially be the case for Lions' sixth-round pick Mekhi Wingo. Going into the 2024 NFL draft, Wingo was expected to go a lot higher than the sixth-round. Part of ...
Hip Hop Icon KRS-One to Rock Avalon Village Stage July 30 in Highland Park
Legendary hip-hop icon KRS-One will perform at Avalon Village in Highland Park on Tuesday, July 30. This special outdoor concert, hosted by 2D Productions and Avalon Village, promises a night of unforgettable beats while raising funds for a great cause. KRS-One, also known as Lawrence “Kris” Parker, is highly respected...
45% of high-ranking officials in Duggan's office don’t live in Detroit, analysis shows
The leader of Detroit’s public transit system lives in a different time zone, roughly 300 miles away from the city in a Chicago suburb. The official overseeing city property assessments resides with his wife more than 100 miles from Detroit, outside of Lansing. ...
Barnes & Noble takes play from independent competitors, opens new Lake Orion store
Barnes & Noble, once viewed as the Goliath to independent bookstores' David, is now making a nostalgia-filled return with the opening of dozens of bookstores across the country, including one in Lake Orion that opened Wednesday. About 150 stores closed in the 2010s, — including the Barnes & Noble bookstore...
R&B on the river, Michigan jazz talent and drinks at the zoo: This weekend in Detroit
Heavy summer storms this week gave way to gorgeously mild weather, perfect for outdoor activities or chill artistic pursuits. As usual with summer in The D, there are many big things going on, including Concert of Colors and the Ann Arbor Art Fair, but here are four fun, fresh options you might not know about. ...
Lions named top landing spot for this 4-time Pro Bowl pass rusher
For those fans who have caught up on the latest Netflix series, "Receiver," featuring Detroit Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, the excitement level for the 2024 season truly couldn't be higher for this club. Bringing back the memories of how this team ended last year, and just how close they...
Reparations-focused panel urges Detroiters to ‘raise your voices’
Since the abolition of chattel slavery in 1865, there have been conversations about reparations for Black people who were harmed by the system. For Kevin Dunn, that answer is simple: Cash. The Detroiter stressed to a reparations-focused panel that Black people have and continue to be exploited physically, mentally and...
Tigers Tarik Skubal trade could also finally end Javy Baez nightmare
The Detroit Tigers have been on the cusp of contention all season long, largely in part to their pitching staff led by their ace, Tarik Skubal. Over the last few weeks though, they have fallen out of the race and now they're in prime position to sell on some of their expiring contracts. Players like Jack Flaherty are certain to be dealt.
'There is Overwhelming Evidence that Michael Jackson-Bolanos Took Our Beloved Samantha’s life'
The family of slain Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll responded Thursday after a Wayne County Circuit Court jury found defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos not guilty of first-degree premeditated murder or second-degree murder, but deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion. He was convicted on a charge of concealing facts or misleading police, which carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison.
Global technology outage hits Flint, Genesee County area
Genesee County, MI — Genesee County 9-1-1 experienced a technology outage overnight. The issue greeted morning staff as they started their day. Like systems across the globe, Genesee County 9-1-1 was hit by a technology outage due to an issue with CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm. The widespread outage knocked...
$55 Million in Child Tax Credit Payments: Flint, Michigan Offers Up to $7,500 for Expectant Mothers
In July 2024, Flint, Michigan will provide up to $7,500 in Child Tax Credits to pregnant women and new families, with easy enrollment through the Rx Kids program to help with the costs of raising a child. Flint, MI Offering Up to $7,500 in Child Tax Credits to Support New Families According to the report […]
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