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Detroit District accepting entries for annual photo contest
The Detroit District invites the public to enter its 9th annual photo contest highlighting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes. The top 12 photographs highlighting Detroit District projects on the Great Lakes such as the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal, piers, breakwaters or federal harbors and channels will earn a spot in the 2025 downloadable calendar. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. July 31, with winners determined by public voting on social media. The Soo Locks Visitors Center Association will award the top three photographers a plaque featuring their winning photo.
Suspect in Melvindale officer's death arrested, according to MSP
The suspected gunman in the killing of a Melvindale police officer has been arrested, according to Michigan State Police. Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested in the 3400 block of Gilbert St. in southwest Detroit on Monday, according to the MSP Second District. ...
Michigan State Police investigate two freeway shootings within 24 hours
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police are investigating two freeway shootings that happened over the weekend in Detroit within less than 24 hours of each other.The first shooting happened early Saturday morning on Interstate 75, the second later in the day at the Lodge Freeway.According to MSP, a driver was shot at about 1 a.m. Saturday while heading north on I-75 near Holbrook in Detroit. The victim told police that one driver cut the other driver off, and expletives and hand gestures were exchanged before the trigger was pulled. The vehicle was hit, but the driver wasn't injured. Later that day,...
Michigan caddie earns full college tuition through Evans Scholars Program
NOVI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Many people can find success on the golf course, and they don't necessarily need to be good with a club to do it.The Evans Scholars program provides life-changing awards for caddies every year.Mia Hamdan might be getting a full ride to Michigan State University thanks to her work on the golf course, but it's her hard work away from the club that caught the attention of the Evans Scholars program.She's caddied more than 210 loops at the Meadowbrook Country Club in the past four years, but there's a lot more to getting a full ride than just what...
Submarine manufacturing program unveiled by Whitmer and national leaders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other national leaders on Monday announced two projects in partnership with the U.S. Navy in Lansing and Macomb County, a collaboration supporters said would strengthen both the manufacturing industry in Michigan and federal defense capabilities. “As I talk with those who employ workers in many states, they often observe that Michiganders […] The post Submarine manufacturing program unveiled by Whitmer and national leaders appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors
Butzel attorney and shareholder Mitchell (“Mitch”) Zajac was elected chair of the Cooley Law School Board of Directors. He joined Cooley’s Board of Directors in 2020 and was elected vice-chair […] The post Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Def Leppard Rocks Comerica Park
Thursday, July 18th, Def Leppard rocked the stage at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. WRIF photographer, Jason Anthony was on hand to snap some pictures of the legends on stage. Blasting through hits like “Rocket”, “Love Bites”, “Too Late For Love”, “Bringin’ On The Heartbreak”, “Rock Of Ages”, “Photograph” and wrapping it up with “Hysteria” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me”.
Michigan’s EV evangelists: Meet the drivers luring 'fence-sitters' into EVs
MUSKEGON — It was sticker shock over gas prices that got Karl Bloss into an electric vehicle years before most drivers were even considering it. But the smooth ride, cheap refueling and environmental benefits have kept him there. Nearly a decade later, the 58-year-old retired engineer in Muskegon has...
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight. Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues. Since then, she has put a spotlight on affordability as a statewide issue, not just a Detroit problem as it is often portrayed.
Man convicted of kidnapping Michigan store manager to steal guns gets 15 years in prison
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man who kidnapped the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store and held him at gunpoint while an accomplice stole 123 handguns was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison. The Dunham’s Sports manager was handcuffed and blindfolded outside his home last November and forced to reveal how to disarm the alarm at the big-box store near Benton Harbor, 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Chicago. Dontrell Nance, 25, was given consecutive sentences for kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to online court records. He pleaded guilty in April. Nicole Grant told U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney that her son had a turbulent childhood and “significant challenges,” including mental health problems.
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