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Butter Cow mascot for Michigan State Fair stolen from front yard by 2 men in Detroit
DETROIT – Two men have stolen the Butter Cow mascot for the Michigan State Fair from a family’s front yard in Detroit. The incident occurred on Sunday (July 14) at 2:42 p.m. in the 7278 block of Longacre Street when one of the men grabbed her by the collar and dragged her away from the residence.
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 Hagenhof, 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...
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.
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.
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. ...
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.
People Could Win Free Furniture from Gardner White if the Detroit Lions Win the Super Bowl
July 16, 2024 ~ Gardner White announced a new partnership with the Detroit Lions, becoming the team’s official furniture and mattress store. Guy Gordon and Jamie Edmonds talk with Gardner White CEO Rachel Stewart about how people can get furniture and mattresses for free if the Lions win the Super Bowl next season!
What’s That Noise? Sonic Boom Warning Issued for Michigan
Even if you know it's coming, a sonic boom can still take you by surprise - and if you're a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio, you may hear some today. The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting testing Monday (7/15) afternoon and says residents should be aware that the loud "booms" could be heard throughout the area.
Detroit City Council delays vote on solar neighborhoods as city awaits legal analysis
Detroit City Council delayed voting Tuesday on developing fields of solar panels as officials prepare a legal analysis of the project. After weeks of deliberation, council members sought outside counsel to provide the analysis, questioning whether the city can use eminent domain to acquire the proposed land. Council President Mary Sheffield also issued a plethora of questions to the mayor's office surrounding the project. ...
Free state park access for veterans fails to make Michigan budget
A proposal to give veterans free access to state parks failed to make Michigan’s budget. The initiative would’ve been funded by changing how Michigan residents each year renew their state recreation passport, which grants vehicle access to 103 state parks along with boat launches and other state-managed recreation facilities.
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