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Detroit woman who's visited every country on Earth to share her story in Grosse Pointe
Everyone wants to meet Jessica Nabongo. Why? Because the 40-year-old author and globetrotter is the first Black woman to travel to every country on Earth. Her book, ‘The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World,’ was published by National Geographic in 2022 and was an instant...
Workers link US, Canadian sides of new Gordie Howe International Bridge over Detroit River
DETROIT (AP) — Workers have linked the U.S. and Canadian sides of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River, a major step in bringing the monumental project to completion. The connection between southwest Detroit and northwest Windsor was completed on Wednesday, the Detroit News reported. The work took six years, with about 2,000 workers on site every day. The bridge still isn’t finished, though. Work is expected to continue until the fall of 2025. Named for Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe, who spent 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, the bridge will provide another link between one of the busiest points on the U.S.-Canadian border. About a third of all trade between the U.S. and Canada occurs between Detroit and Windsor. The finished bridge will measure 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers). It will stand 150 feet (45.7 meters) above the river and 720 feet (219.4 meters) high, making it the largest Canadian and United States land port along the two countries’ border and one of the 10 longest bridges in North America.
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz speaks about investments in security and research
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz is speaking about the school's research investments in Detroit and how they'll keep students safe when they return to campus.
Man Charged With Murder in Shooting of Detroit-Area Police Officer
MELVINDALE, Mich. (NEWSnet/AP) — A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of a Detroit-area police officer. Arraignment was expected Thursday for Michael Lopez, according to Wayne County prosecutor’s office. [Download the NEWSnet App for Your Phone]. Officer Mohamed Said was shot July 21 in...
Detroit’s Jasmine Moore to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - She is the first US woman to qualify for the Olympics in both the long and triple jumps. Detroit resident Jasmine Moore is looking to make even more history at the 2024 games. This is the 23-year-old’s second trip to the Olympics. The rising star...
Former Tigers shortstop DFA’d by Braves
DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The 29-year-old will now go on waivers and could join his fourth team of 2024. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Where you can watch Local 4 News during Paris Summer Olympics
DETROIT – As night falls in Paris, the city is buzzing as final preparations get underway ahead of Friday’s opening ceremonies. Over a billion people worldwide are expected to tune in, so we are committed to ensuring you can see every moment of the games on Local 4.
Kamala Harris' longtime supporters welcome her return to the top of the ticket
Kamala Harris’ ascendance as the Democratic favorite for the 2024 presidential nomination has unleashed a tide of new support for the vice president. Her newfound ‘brat’ pack is relishing endorsements from social-media-age celebrities like Charli XCX and longtime political powerhouses like Nancy Pelosi. Coconut memes — a reference to a speech Harris gave at a White House event last year — are inescapable. ...
Police seek help identifying man who robbed liquor store in Detroit
DETROIT – The Detroit Police Department is seeking assistance from the community regarding the armed robbery of a liquor store. The robbery occurred on Thursday (July 18) in the 9400 block of Woodward Avenue before the man fled the scene in a white Ford Fusion. Anyone with information should...
Hulk Hogan visits Detroit Lions camp, says coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro wrestling great even came up with a nickname for Campbell: “Dirty Dan.”. “He probably missed his calling,” Hogan said Thursday during a visit...
Dan Campbell thinks Brian Branch could be even more impactful playing safety
The idea of Brian Branch seeing more action at safety is nothing new. We just haven't seen it, since he was recovering from ankle surgery during OTAs. The additions the Lions made at cornerback have opened the door to the idea, even after Branch was one of the top slot corners in the league (and Pro Football Focus' No. 14th-highest graded cornerback overall) as a rookie last year.
Dan Campbell had great reaction to Lions player puking during practice
A Detroit Lions player battled through some gastrointestinal issues during training camp practice on Wednesday, and Dan Campbell reacted to the situation like only Dan Campbell could. Jameson Williams has been impressive for the Lions all offseason, and that continued during Wednesday’s practice. The third-year wide receiver made several big plays, but he was not... The post Dan Campbell had great reaction to Lions player puking during practice appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
CBS Detroit Restructures Its Leadership
The CBS News & Stations properties serving the Motor City and its surrounding communities are getting what one company representative calls “a slight structure change” as it welcomes a new VP of News who will also serve as Station Manager of WWJ-62 and unaffiliated WKBD-50. That individual most...
Here are the 25 people running for the Detroit school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy.Two new people will join the Detroit school board after November’s election, after two current members whose terms are up this year did not file for reelection by Tuesday afternoon’s deadline.But some familiar faces could still be joining the board. The 25 candidates who filed to run by the 4 p.m. deadline include four former school board members, a handful of people who have run before, and a couple of teachers who have been frequent critics of the district (one...
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