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Michigan man killed after thrown from motorcycle into traffic sign during crash
(CBS DETROIT) - A 39-year-old Oakland County man was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, officials said. The incident happened at 2:42 a.m. on Saturday on Woodward Avenue at Osman Street in Pontiac.Authorities say the Waterford Township man was traveling north on Woodward Avenue while operating a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle.The man failed to negotiate a curve, and the motorcycle left the roadway. He was then thrown from the motorcycle and struck a traffic sign. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The man allegedly was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. In addition, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this crash. The man's identity is being withheld pending next of kin, authorities said.
One person dead, another hospitalized after shooting in Flint
FLINT, Mich. - One person is dead and another was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Sunday afternoon. Flint Police say the shooting occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. Dort Hwy. One woman suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Another victim was hospitalized. "We...
1 dead, 1 injured in Flint shooting
FLINT, MI – Flint police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured on Sunday afternoon. Police officers arrived at the scene around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, near the 2000 block of South Dort Highway and found a female victim who’d suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Woman killed in Flint shooting
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – A woman is dead after a shooting in Flint on Sunday. It happened about 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. Dort Highway on Sunday, July 21. Upon arriving at the scene, Flint police officers found a woman with a deadly gunshot wound and another victim with non-life-threatening injuries, Flint Police Det. Tyrone Booth said. The other victim was taken to an area hospital.
Charlie Woods shot tracker: Hole-by-hole updates from US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills
Charlie Woods is ready to make his United States Golf Association Championship debut in Michigan, and we are live tracking every hole with shot and score updates. Woods is set for an early start Monday in the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur at iconic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, teeing off at...
Free Ice Cream and Great Music in Dexter
The Dexter Lions Club and Dexter Creamery have been teaming up this summer to bring free ice cream to the Music in the Park events. Over the past couple of months, the Dexter Lions has served free ice cream from the Creamery on Friday nights during the Summer Concert Series. They will be doing it one more time on Aug. 30. Music in the Park is presented by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
Michigan Wolverines news: Big Ten Media days lineup, guarding against a flip, more
Michigan football will start fall camp for the 2024 season in less than 10 days and this week, the Michigan Wolverines will be back in Indianapolis for Big Ten Media Days. Some people feel that media days are the unofficial start of the college football season. The Big Ten is the last major conference to hold its media days and for Michigan football, it will be the first time with Sherrone Moore as the head coach.
Elevated transit route connecting University of Michigan campuses moving forward
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan is seeking partners to move forward on an automated and elevated transit system spanning more than three miles to connect multiple Ann Arbor campuses. University officials are inviting potential partners to answer a request for qualifications for the design, construction and long-term...
Flint hopes new initiative utilizing schools will deescalate youth violence
FLINT, Mich. – Several shootings in the City of Flint over the past few months have involved young people. Flint P.D. is calling on the community to unite and collaborate on solutions to combat and reduce violent acts across the city. On Monday, Flint leaders announced a new school-based...
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
Stefanini Group in Southfield Debuts Center for AI Excellence
Stefanini Group, which has its North America/Asia Pacific headquarters in Southfield, has announced the launch of the Center of AI Excellence. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the $1 billion global […] The post Stefanini Group in Southfield Debuts Center for AI Excellence appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
These 4 Ann Arbor restaurants won 2024 Wine Spectator Awards
ANN ARBOR, MI – Raise a glass for four Ann Arbor restaurants that made the list for Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards. The Earle at 121 W. Washington St., Blue Llama Jazz Club at 314 S. Main St., Weber’s Restaurant at 3050 Jackson Road and Paesano Restaurant and Wine Bar at 3411 Washtenaw Ave. are among the restaurants being recognized by Wine Spectator for the quality of their wine services. The Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program has honored restaurants, and their wine lists, since 1981.
Michigan authorities investigating after strangers show photo of ape to camera at Black family's home
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities in Southeast Michigan are investigating after strangers showed up to a Black family's home and showed a photo of an ape to the front door camera, officials said. The Ann Arbor Police Department is working to identify two males connected to the incident that happened at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The two people walked up to a residence in the Foxfire subdivision and repeatedly knocked on the door and activated the doorbell camera several times. One of them also showed a photo of an ape on his phone to the camera."These actions were deliberate, as one of...
How to follow Michigan football at Big Ten Media Days this week
The Big Ten takes center stage this week as the 18-team conference hosts Big Ten Football Media Days from July 23-25 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Six schools will be represented each day, beginning Tuesday with Illinois, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers and Wisconsin. The following day features Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, UCLA and USC.
Former Ann Arbor Pioneer runner adds another state record to historic resume
Rachel Forsyth set records and proved to be one Michigan’s all-time girls distance runners in her final high school season. And on Saturday, the former Ann Arbor Pioneer star and reigning Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year set another state record during a track event in Toronto. If you...
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