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Twice-fired DPSCD teacher wants her job back — and a seat on the school board
A veteran teacher is hoping to get her job back and a spot on the school board this fall after she was fired for refusing to conduct classes in person.The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education voted during a meeting this month to fire math and science teacher Nicole Conaway for failing to report in person to her latest school assignment, Mumford High, for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.This is the second time the district has terminated Conaway for refusing to work in person. In 2022, the teacher repeatedly asked to be allowed to teach remotely due...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
Stateside Podcast: Dearborn Mayor on Harris and "Uncommitted" Voters
Michigan remains a key battleground state in the upcoming election. The city of Dearborn, where thousands voted "uncommitted" in the February primary, sent a strong signal to President Biden and the Democratic Party that the administration's support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war on Gaza could cost the party the presidency. The city of Detroit was similarly tepid in regards to President Biden's campaign. With Biden stepping down and Vice President Kamala Harris assuming the role of the Democratic candidate, Stateside's Zena Issa sat down with the mayor of Dearborn, Abdullah Hammoud, to discover what Harris' candidacy might mean for voters in Dearborn.
Vehicle slams into Detroit food truck, causes injuries and significant damage
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A pickup truck slammed into a food truck in Detroit, injuring two men inside and leaving major damage to their business. The crash took place on Livernois Avenue near Glendale Avenue, on Detroit’s west side, on July 7. The incident was captured on security video from a nearby business, but the cause remains unknown at this time.
Southeast Michigan Forecast: Highs Near 90 with No Rain Until Monday
Detroit, MI – Southeast Michigan residents can look forward to a warm and dry weekend as high pressure dominates the weather forecast. According to the US National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, temperatures will climb, and sunny skies will prevail, with the next chances for rain arriving early next week. Today,...
10 most expensive homes sold in Metro Detroit, July 15-21
A house in Northville that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Metro Detroit in the past week. In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $644,909. The average price per square foot was $217.
Here comes the heat: See how hot it could get next week
A hot week is in store for much of the state next week as high temperatures surge well into the upper 80s and possibly the lower 90s. Overnight low temperatures will not provide much relief either. Given that this aligns with late July and early August, this heat is nothing unusual for Michigan.
Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle runs out of gas
HAZEL PARK/ EASTPOINTE — A woman stands accused of leading Eastpointe and Roseville police on a high-speed chase using a stolen vehicle, only for police in Hazel Park to capture her when the car ran out of gas. The suspect is Ryann Parkes, 34, of Taylor. She was arraigned...
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Detroit police seeks missing 13-year-old girl last seen July 20
DETROIT – Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl missing from Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, LaNay Thomas was last seen July 20 on Greenfield Road, between Chalfonte Street and Eaton Avenue. Police said she left her home and has not been heard from since. Anyone who...
Stateside: Friday, July 26, 2024
On today's episode of Stateside, Doug Tribou continued his Morning Edition discussions with Michigan U.S. Senate candidates vying for the vacancy left by Senator Stabenow. Medical doctor and pastor, Sherry O'Donnell, is running for the Republican nomination. Then, from jazz and Motown to techno and hip hop, Detroit musicians are...
Badflower’s New Song is a Tribute to Detroit
Detroit is a great city, so it’s no surprise that it’s been the topic, or at least mentioned, in plenty of legendary rock ‘n’ roll songs over the years. Now, a rock band has dedicated their new single to Detroit, and the track, of course, is named “Detroit.” It’s a tribute to Detroit, really. What’s even cooler is that this song was written during a gig the band had in the Motor City.
Video: Lions’ fourth-year LB ready to showcase full skills, fueled by NFC title loss
ALLEN PARK — Derrick Barnes’ game-sealing interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional game last season is undoubtedly one of the memorable moments in Detroit Lions history. Barnes’ interception off Baker Mayfield sent the Lions to their first NFC title game in over 30 years.
Movin’ On Up: New Detroit Pistons Coach Selling His Beautiful Lakefront Pad for $5M
J. B. Bickerstaff is movin' on up (technically, north and west) as he packs his bags in Cleveland and heads for the Motor City to become the new coach of the Detroit Pistons. Since Bickerstaff was fired by the Cavaliers earlier this year, it doesn't look like he'll be needing that rickety old shack gorgeous lakefront mansion he's been living in. His six-bedroom home in Avon Lake (about 25 miles west of Cleveland) has been listed for just a shade under $5 million.
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