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Former University of Michigan president, known as ‘The Dude,’ has died
ANN ARBOR, MI - Affectionately known as “The Dude,” former University of Michigan president James Duderstadt died Wednesday, Aug. 21, according to a university announcement. He was 81. Duderstadt was the university’s president from 1988-96, after rising up through the university ranks in its engineering department from professor...
Developer planning $25 million upgrade of Dearborn shopping center that's mostly abandoned
Three days after the Detroit Free Press asked the City of Dearborn about blighted conditions at a mostly abandoned shopping center, the spot on Michigan Avenue had been somewhat cleaned up, a check for the back taxes was in the mail, and the owner was planning a $25 million redevelopment of Garrison Place. A Free Press reader sent photos of the shopping center, which once housed a Kroger and CVS, to the Free Press showing a broken...
Tigers SS Javier Báez placed on injured list with hip, spine inflammation
CHICAGO (AP) — The Detroit Tigers placed shortstop Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right hip and lumbar spine inflammation. Manager A.J. Hinch said they will know more about the injury after Báez undergoes more tests. Báez, who made his return to Wrigley...
UPDATE: Michigan QB Battle Down to ‘Two-Man Race’
With Michigan football returning in nearly a week, it remains unclear who will be under center when Fresno State visits The Big House in Week 1. It appeared to be a three-man battle between seventh-year senior Jack Tuttle, senior Davis Warren, and junior Alex Orji. However, Dave Revsine of the Big Ten Network recently revealed it is now a two-man race during the network’s annual training camp tour stop in Ann Arbor.
West Bloomfield School District Ready to Welcome Kids Back to the Classroom | Dr. Dania Bazzi
West Bloomfield School District Superintendent Dr. Dania Bazzi talks about the final preparations that are being made to welcome kids back to school, updates to district health and cell phone policies, and putting additional emphasis on student mental health. Stay up to date with our videos by subscribing to our...
La Niña Is Back—Get Ready for a Wild Michigan Winter
Brace yourselves, Michigan. La Niña is making a comeback this fall, and if you're a fan of winter and extreme weather, you're gonna be a happy camper. As for the rest of us who tolerate Michigan's winter months so we can enjoy the brief interlude between snowflakes, get ready because the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the waters in the Pacific Ocean are about to take an ice-cold dive. This means winter is going to give you every reason to invest in a new shovel or snowblower.
Jackson County woman wins $4 million on instant lottery ticket
Was a big Michigan Lottery win a gift from beyond? A Jackson County woman thinks so. The woman, 48, recently won $4 million on a World Class Millions instant game — and she thinks it could be a gift from her deceased dad. ...
Newcomer is first woman to cross finish line in Crim Festival of Races 10-mile run
FLINT, MI – A first-time Crim runner was the first woman to cross the finish line in the HAP CareSource Crim Festival of Races 10-mile run. Competing in the USA Track and Field 10-mile Masters Championships, Hidi Gaff from Fort Wayne, Indiana won the women’s race in downtown Flint on Aug. 24.
90-year-old Comerica Park vendor Amzie Griffin has been selling to Tigers fans since 1960
In the crowded sections of Comerica Park, where the scent of hot dogs blends with the cheers of thousands, Amzie Griffin stands as a living testament to commitment and passion, with a story spanning generations of baseball history. This 90-year-old professional vendor began his career in 1960, roaming the stands, selling snacks and...
3 Northland Mall Security Guards Found Not Guilty in Death of Man They Restrained
Three security guards at the now-defunct Northland Center mall in Southfield were found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Friday in the 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran, who died after being restrained at the mall. Gaven King, John Seiberling and Aaron Maree all broke down in tears after the verdict...
Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Digital-First LOS Mortgage Machine
NOVI, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has completed its integration with Mortgage Machine™, an out-of-the-box, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) designed to accelerate lenders’ operational velocity and support an end-to-end digital origination process.
Farmington Hills Gets $140,000 Grant for LED Lighting at Fire Station
Farmington Hills Gets $140,000 Grant for LED Lighting at Fire Station. (City of Farmington Hills, Aug. 22, 2024) Farmington Hills, MI- The City of Farmington Hills has been awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) of over $140,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy. This grant will support the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance energy efficiency and conservation by funding the installation of light emitting diode (LED) lighting at Fire Station #4, located at 28711 Drake Road. The implementation of LED lighting will bring multiple benefits, including reduced energy consumption, improved light quality, extended lifespan of lighting fixtures, lower operating costs and decreased greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity generation.
Hot, humid weather arrives with storm chances in Metro Detroit
A splendid summer Saturday will be followed by a sauna-like Sunday in Metro Detroit. Daytime and overnight temperatures will increase. Saturday night, lows will be in the lower to mid 60s. The warmer locations will be near Detroit, Warren, Dearborn and Downriver. Lows will be around 60 degrees in the Thumb. Skies will be partly cloudy, and southwesterly winds will be 5 mph and lower.
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
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