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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...
Kitten rescued by Michigan fire crew after getting head stuck in muffler
HOWELL, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A kitten is expected to be OK after it was rescued from a muffler in Howell.A crew with the Howell Area Fire Department received a call Wednesday afternoon about a kitten whose head was stuck in the muffler. The crew slowly removed the muffler. "The kitten was left with needing a good home remedy for those hard to clean ring around the collar stains before heading home. The muffler just needs a little straightening and clamp," the fire department said on social media.The department said the kitten and the muffler are both "in good condition."
Pinckney's CeCe Thorington is Livingston County Female Athlete of the Year
PINCKNEY — CeCe Thorington of Pinckney was not only the best softball player in Livingston County, but also one of the best track and field athletes and could have been one of the best cross country runners. It’s safe to say that, if she tried another sport, she would have been among the best in that, too. ...
Did Jerome Kowalski kill his brother and sister-in-law? New jury will decide in September
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A man convicted of killing his brother and sister-in-law in 2008 will return to the courtroom for a retrial at the end of September. Jerome Kowalski, 78, was convicted for the murders and sentenced to life in prison in 2013. When the judge in his case pled guilty to perjury in 2019, the convictions were overturned and Kowalski was awarded a new trial and later granted bond.
New University of Michigan study could change the lives of millions with food allergies
(CBS DETROIT) - A promising study from the University of Michigan could bring relief to millions around the world who suffer from food allergies.The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies. The study, which will still need several clinical trials, is offering hope to people like Evan Rutter, who suffers from severe peanut and tree nut allergies. "I wouldn't have to worry about what I eat anymore or carry around this thing in my pocket all the time," said Rutter. Rutter, who is now 16 and was diagnosed with a...
Street on Detroit’s east side hit by flooding, illegal dumping
DETROIT – A neighborhood in Detroit is dealing with intense flooding that turned a street into a pond. Residents said enough is enough and reached out to Hank Winchester for help. Things have gotten so bad on Louisianna Street that people have started to drive the wrong way on...
NCAA ’25 Exposes Strange Michigan Football Tradition with Slippery Rock University
This week, millions of men in the U.S. have been shirking their normal responsibilities, even going so far as to take days off from work, to welcome back one of the most beloved video games of all time: NCAA Football. The 2025 edition is the first version of the game since Denard Robinson graced the cover for the 2014 edition, and since players can now receive NIL money for their likenesses in the game.
Workers protest racial discrimination settlement at Ann Arbor construction site
A few dozen union activists and others marched at a construction site in Ann Arbor on Wednesday calling for a boycott of United Electrical Contractors. The protestors marched around the site of the Packard Row mixed-use development where UEC has been contracted to do the electrical work. The company recently admitted legal liability in a long-running lawsuit where nine employees were subject to racial discrimination.
Jameson Williams called out again before start of Lions' training camp
One of the biggest questions for Detroit Lions' training camp revolves around wide receiver Jameson Williams. The Lions did not notably add to their wide receiver room all offseason, so they are banking on him having a breakthrough season. A good training camp will go a long way toward Williams...
Top20 recruit Trey McKenney nearing a list-cut; scheduling visits
As the summer begins coming to a close, many recruits in the 2025 class are about to start making moves in their recruitments and that is certainly the case for Trey McKenney, the No. 16 overall recruit in the country. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound shooting guard out of Flint (Mich.) St....
Flint Gears Up for 50th Anniversary of the World’s largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Flint, renowned as a basketball mecca, will host the 50th anniversary of the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament, marking a monumental occasion. The Salvation Army LIFE Center eagerly anticipates its inaugural hosting, drawing teams, spectators, players, and partners from across the globe to celebrate this milestone on the Gus Macker World Tour.
Comma Bookstore & Social Hub asks community for assistance to remain open
FLINT, Mich.— The only Black-owned bookstore in Flint faces the struggles of a changing economy. Comma Bookstore & Social Hub located on W 2nd St. in Flint has been open for almost four years. The bookstore has provided a safe space for community activists and a platform for local...
Recalls filed against 3 Mott Community College trustees for voting in interim president
FLINT, MI – Recall petitions have been filed against three Mott Community College Board of Education Trustees after each voted to approve an interim president without experience in higher education. Trustees Wendy Wolcott, Janet Couch and John Daly were each targeted for a recall after Flint resident Patrick Hayes...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
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