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Insurance reforms were supposed to bring relief. Detroiters still pay more
The high cost of auto insurance pushed Clarissa Williams to move out of Detroit and all the way to California, where she thought it more likely she could get to work. She was right.
Detroit man shot to death on front porch in likely targeted drive-by, police say
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man in his 20s was shot and killed on Detroit's east side - murdered while sitting on his front porch Thursday. Detroit police say the victim was shot and killed on Omira Street near State Fair on the east side at about 1:20 p.m. Investigators...
Celebrate Detroit’s 323rd birthday with a free event in Spirit Plaza!
DETROIT – The 313 is turning 323 and we’re throwing Detroit a one-of-a-kind birthday party by raising the city’s flag, eating 323 cupcakes and dancing to live music!. Join Local 4 in partnership with Raise the Flag on Wednesday, July 24th for Detroit’s Birthday!. The celebration...
MLB trade deadline 2024: Which Tigers are most likely to be moved?
DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have 12 games remaining before the July 30 trade deadline. Could they go 12-0; surge to a 59-50 record; sit on the cusp of the last Wild Card spot; and totally upend expectations for this year’s deadline?. Sure, anything’s possible. But it’s more...
Intangible impact DJ Reader can have on Lions defense highlighted again
Coming off a torn right quad tendon that ended his 2023 season with the Cincinnati Bengals early, the Detroit Lions had defensive tackle DJ Reader in for an old-school free agent visit during the first week of free agency, They literally did not let him leave town without a deal in place (two-year, $27.25 million, with $9 million guaranteed.
Detroit’s Mission to Change the City’s Rental Ordinance and Hold Landlords Accountable
Detroit’s housing crisis demands urgent attention and swift action. In a city where the majority of housing stock is aged and many properties need extensive repairs, only 10% of rental homes meet the city’s inspection standards. This alarming statistic underscores the pressing need for reforms to ensure safe and habitable housing for all Detroit residents.
5 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Concert of Colors, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Detroit Book Fest & more
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Metro Detroit? Check out WWJ’s Don’t Miss List to find out about great events happening around town. This weekend, there’s Concert of Colors, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Detroit Book Fest and more.
Man found not guilty of first-degree murder in death of Detroit synagogue leader
(CBS DETROIT) – A jury Thursday acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the October 2023 death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, but was deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion. It reached a guilty verdict on a charge of lying to police.A pretrial hearing to determine if charges are brought again is scheduled for July 25."First, I want to thank the jury for their time, dedication, and attention to this case. We were hopeful that a decision could reached today, but we will press on for justice for the Wolls and will determine our next course...
Detroit Tigers' 2025 schedule release: Earliest start ever, on the West Coast
The Detroit Tigers’ 2025 season will have one of the earliest starts in franchise history — and probably a late start, as well. According to the schedule released by MLB on Thursday, the Tigers are set to open 2025 with a road interleague series against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in Los Angeles on March 27. That’s a day earlier than the franchise’s previous earliest start, March 28 (this season and 2019). No times have been released for Opening Day.
Saving a small-town newspaper; Kamala Harris visits; People Mover shutdown; more
Good morning! Today is Thursday. ⛅ Weather: Today's expected high is 74 degrees. It'll be partly sunny, cooler and less humid. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. Saving the paper. This story resonated with me because it shows the power of what one...
Detroit Lions Cornerback Overhaul: New Talent Shifts Dynamics for 2024 Season
In an extreme makeover for the Detroit Lions, the cornerback position is undergoing significant changes, with the top two starters from last season gone, and a complete overhaul through the draft and free agency. The new additions to the cornerback room bring a mix of experience, potential, and challenges, setting the stage for a revamped unit entering training camp.
Guy Completely Whiffs on Eminem’s Relationship with Detroit
It's not unheard of for talent to leave the place that raised them and give nothing back to the community. It's understandable to a degree. Celebrity life gets hectic, and time is stretched thin. But one of Detroit's biggest stars is a shining example of how to keep a great relationship with the city that made him.
Red Wings Hoping Rychlovsky Ends European Free Agent Drought
To be fair, Jakub Rychlovsky probably wasn’t aware of what he was getting himself into when he was opting to sign a free-agent pact with the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit’s history when it comes to inking European free agents is, shall we say, a checkered past. Well, that’s not entirely true.
Justin Verlander tells funny story about his old Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland
DETROIT. (WILX) - Jim Leyland was the first manager Justin Verlander ever had in the Major Leagues. Verlander played for the former Detroit Tigers skipper from 2005–2013 and, during that time, went to two World Series. Now Jim Leyland is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown...
Jack Campbell makes major life change ahead of season with the Red Wings
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell made a major life decision off the ice this summer as he married his fiancé Ashley Sonnenberg. The veteran netminder made it official on July 13th, dedicating himself to his wife for the rest of their lives. Finally, things seem to be looking up for the goaltender after a brutal year on the ice where he lost his job with the Edmonton Oilers, got demoted to the AHL, and was eventually bought out at the beginning of the offseason. Luckily, all those things are in the past now as he looks for a new start with the Red Wings next season as he begins a new era of his personal life as well.
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