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The Metro: New Black-owned beauty supplier is ‘breaking barriers’
Black consumer spending on beauty products in the U.S. added up to $9.4 billion in 2023, Nielsen IQ reports, with the average consumer spending over $300 a year online on beauty products. Though Detroit — a majority Black city — is known to many as the “hair capital of the...
Jury in Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after 4 days of deliberation
(CBS DETROIT) - The jury in the Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked after four days of deliberation. On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of the day Thursday to reach a unanimous decision. Otherwise, she said she would declare a mistrial. The jury remains deadlocked on at least one charge, but it is unclear which charge and how many jurors are split. On Monday, juror number 3 was replaced by an alternate juror because they had a scheduling conflict due to a previously planned vacation. A second juror was temporarily dismissed early Tuesday because of a doctor's appointment but...
Possible derecho starts in Iowa, leaving trail of storm damage into Michigan
(Radio Iowa) – A powerful series of storms swept over Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan late Monday afternoon and night, spinning off at least one tornado in Iowa and knocking out the power to nearly a half-million Midwesterners. The Weather Channel and several news outlets are calling the storms a derecho, but meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff (HEY-gun-hoff), at the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says still it’s too early to say that. “The official determination for a derecho is made by the Storm Prediction Center, their national center down in Norman, Oklahoma,” Hagenhoff says. “Derechos have a very strict definition as far as how long they are and how wide that swath of wind damage is, so they will be going through the data today and determining whether this fits that description.”
Are Michigan’s mobile home parks up next for energy-efficiency protections?
LANSING, MI – Michigan’s trailer courts could become the next battleground for energy-efficiency protections. This comes after the state just enshrined energy-efficiency measures for homeowners who live under rules imposed by homeowners’ associations. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
'I just want my dog back.' Video shows dog snatched from yard, dragged down street in Detroit
(WXYZ) — Fliers of Margie, a stolen dog, have been posted all over the neighborhood on Detroit's west side where she was snatched, and where her owners are desperate for someone to bring her back. "She's nine years old. She's fixed, she's chipped. I don't, you know, I don't...
Another WXYZ-TV standout enters Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Distinguished journalist Dave LewAllen is adding another well-earned honor to his list of accolades. The longtime WXYZ-TV anchor will be inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August.
Badflower To Release New Album, One Song Called “Detroit”
The band Badflower will be releasing a new album and go out on tour. The first single is called “Teacher Has A Gun”, which you can see the video for and read about here. I recently spoke with singer, Josh Katz and bassist Alex Espiritu from Josh’s farmhouse outside of Nashville. We talked about the upcoming album, the songs, and more.
Detroit Tigers Select Utah Utes Closer Micah Ashman In MLB Draft
SALT LAKE CITY— Fourth-year junior reliever Micah Ashman is the second Ute to hear his name called in the 2024 MLB draft, having been selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round. Detroit selected Utah’s all-time saves leader with the 326 pick in the MLB First-Year Player Draft....
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
Jack Black Says He’s Cancelling All Tenacious D Shows, Including Michigan After Trump Comments
One of the most triumphant concerts returns to Michigan in a very long time. Seems that it may be cut short over comments that were made over the weekend at a Tenacious D show. Tenacious D was playing the ICC Sydney Theater in Australia on Saturday, July 13, shortly after the former president was shot at in Pennsylvania during a rally earlier in the day.
Detroit People Mover to shut down for 11 weeks after Labor Day for track replacement
The Detroit People Mover will shut down for 11 weeks after Labor Day to replace sections of track that are original to the 37-year-old system, according to a recent announcement. The system, which is free to ride at least through the end of next year, is expected to reopen before...
Passenger attempts to sneak 90 invasive snails into Detroit Metro Airport from Ghana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations discovered quite the slimy surprise recently at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). A passenger arriving from Ghana on June 15 had attempted to sneak in 90 Giant African Land Snails, an invasive species in the U.S., among other prohibited food items. ...
Two-time Grammy Award-winner Peabo Bryson loves Detroit
A two-time Grammy Award-winner with two Oscar winning songs is performing at the Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre tomorrow night. However, before the performance, Peabo Bryson appeared on “Live In The D” to talk about what Detroit means to him. Bryson explained that tomorrow’s show is a broad program at...
Psych evaluation: Woman accused of killing child is competent to stand trial
A Southfield woman accused of killing her friend’s young child in Detroit has been found to be competent to stand trial, according to a recent competency evaluation. Iesha Harris, 30, faces charges of felony murder and first-degree child abuse in connection with the death of 3-year-old Harmoni Henderson. It’s alleged Harris fatally assaulted the child while babysitting her at a home in the 15700 block of Southfield Road. The child was privately transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead on March 17, officials said.
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