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Two Michigan men indicted on drug charges in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two Michigan men were indicted after the Huntington Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested them on drug charges back in February 2023. Damon Brown and Clarence Walls were both arrested after the SWAT Team searched a home on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 1, 2023, the city police department said […]
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
Ready or not: Self-driving robo-rides are rolling into reality
The Motor City is revving up its innovation engines once again. This time, it’s about cutting-edge autonomous vehicles (AVs) designed to serve those who need it most. May Mobility, a leader in AV technology and deployment, has just launched its 14th deployment in the heart of Detroit. But what sets this program apart? Let’s break it down.
July 26, 2024 | This Week in Government: Whitmer Touts Public Safety Gains in Budget
DETROIT – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the 2024-25 fiscal year budget Wednesday that included $9 million in line-item vetoes surrounded by top House and Senate Democrats, Detroit leaders, and public safety officials. Whitmer touted the $82.52 billion ($14.88 billion General Fund) budget’s gains for public safety, housing, transportation, and...
Yuval Sharon Extends Contract as Artistic Director at Detroit Opera
The innovative director will remain with the company until the close of the 2027/28 season. The director Yuval Sharon, who became Artistic Director at Detroit Opera in 2020, has extended his contract — which will now run until the close of the 2027/28 season. As part of the contract...
Detroit Lions and West Bloomfield Lakers Preparing for Big Football Season! | Zach Hilbers
West Bloomfield High School Varsity Football Coach Zach Hilbers talks about his team’s preparation to bounce back from nearly missing out on the MHSAA championship, the inspiration they take from the Detroit Lions, and their pride in stars at the college football level. Stay up to date with our...
Detroit Woman Convicted for Stealing Over $90,000 in Social Security Benefits Over a Decade
Ernestine Hogue, a 73-year-old woman from Detroit, has been found guilty by a federal jury of siphoning more than $90,000 in Social Security benefits over 12 years, confirmed U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison, as reported by CBS News Detroit. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, Hogue engaged in a fraudulent scheme between 2003 and 2015 where she worked under her legal identity but collected disability benefits using the alias Ernestine Calhoun through a second Social Security number she had acquired illegally.
Save the Date: NAMI Walks Michigan set for Sept. 21
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) walk in Michigan is set for Saturday, Sept. 21. All are welcome to join!. No matter how you want to get involved, NAMI needs you! The more people that are involved makes a different in making the movement stronger. Shaking a hand, giving a fist bump or cheering with your team and others on one of the most powerful days of the year helps make a difference.
Metro Detroiters open up about the impacts of DTE Energy shut-offs
In April 2010, DTE Energy shut off Leslie Robinson’s gas and electricity, prompting her to use a Coleman stove for warmth and cooking. A recent ‘DTE & Me’ event highlighted the emotional impacts of power shutoffs and promoted community-owned power. Speakers shared feelings of hopelessness and shame...
Henry Payne: Corvette ZR1 drops mic with 1,000+ horsepower
STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan - Corvette has blown past the 1,000-horsepower marker. Chevy introduced its fastest, track-focused, 2025 ZR1 model Thursday with a twin-turbocharged, 5.5-liter V-8 engine that makes a stratospheric 1,064 horsepower - the first ‘Vette to hit quadruple digits. The number puts the mid-engine sportscar in elite, million-dollar-plus hypercar territory along with European rocket ships like the 1,063-horsepower Mercedes-AMG One and 1,160-horse Aston Martin Valkyrie. Yet the Corvette will cost a tenth of these exotics at an estimated $150,000 when it goes on sale this fall.
It's not been record-setting, but metro Detroit's summer has been a hot one
Heat waves have been getting longer, more frequent and more intense across the globe — and metro Detroit is no different. This summer in Southeast Michigan has been one of extended periods of extreme heat, punctuated by a few cooler days, and averages temps well above normal. Detroit’s average temperature over the last...
Dr. Adam Hazlett elected to Self-Advocates of Michigan Board of Directors
HFC humanities instructor Dr. Adam Hazlett was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Self-Advocates of Michigan, a division of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, for a 2-year term. “I was elected by the SAM membership. SAM is a newer organization created to address the lack of self-advocates’...
Tigers’ top prospect Max Clark posts breakout performance for West Michigan Whitecaps
Max Clark has reached base in all three of his games with the West Michigan Whitecaps since getting called up to High-A ball on Tuesday, but the Detroit Tigers’ top prospect really found his rhythm Thursday’s win over the Lansing Lugnuts. The No. 3 pick in the 2023...
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