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Vance makes Macomb Co. police station campaign stop to slam Harris’ immigration record
Flanked by local police and a prosecutor, former President Donald Trump running mate U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) knocked Vice President Kamala Harris’s record on immigration and law enforcement at a small event in Macomb County Wednesday morning. His appearance before a small crowd in a key county that Trump has won twice came ahead […]
Delay in reporting election results in Detroit, Wayne and Macomb counties raises concerns
Detroit and Wayne and Macomb counties lagged behind the rest of the state in reporting the results of Tuesday's primary, raising concerns that a similar performance in the Nov. 5 general election could fuel conspiracy theories about election integrity. State lawmakers recently enacted legislation allowing clerks to begin counting absentee...
Vance pushes immigration and crime heavy message in Macomb County
Immigration and crime headlined a media stop from Republican nominee for vice president J.D. Vance in Michigan Wednesday. Vance’s appearance in Shelby Township came within weeks of the arrest of a man there who authorities say was in the country without documentation. The suspect was accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Michigan man sentenced for starting fire at ex-girlfriend's home
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man was sentenced to prison for setting his ex-girlfriend's Macomb County home on fire, officials said. Zachary Zielonka, 31, of Riley Township, pleaded no contest to second-degree arson and first-degree home invasion charges in June.He was charged in connection to an incident on Sept. 7, 2023, in which he broke into his ex-girlfriend's Richmond Township home and set a vehicle on fire inside the attached garage, according to a release from the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office. Zielonka was sentenced to 30 months to 20 years for both charges. "Our community can rest a little easier knowing that such dangerous behavior will not be tolerated," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. "We remain committed to upholding the law and protecting our citizens from such acts."
Republican vice president nominee JD Vance to campaign in Shelby Township
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Ohio Senator JD Vance will be in Macomb County today, following Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s Democratic rally in Metro Detroit. Vance’s stop in Shelby Township began at 10 a.m., making this his second campaign stop in Michigan since July. According to The Detroit News, Vance’s stop in […]
Michigan woman charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to home
(CBS DETROIT) - A Warren woman is charged with five counts of attempted murder after she allegedly set fire to a home she shares with five people, including two children. According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, London Elizabeth Johnson, 27, set fire to the Warren home on Aug. 1 and blocked two exits. No one inside the home was injured in the fire. Johnson was arraigned on five counts of attempted murder, a life felony, and one count of second-degree arson, a 20-year felony. She was issued a $1 million bond. If Johnson is released, she must wear a steel cuff tether. She will undergo a mental health screening with Community Corrections. "By allegedly setting fire to the home, the defendant not only endangered the lives of the five occupants but also put the entire community at risk. We will pursue justice for the victims and hold her accountable for her actions," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a statement. Johnson is back in court on Aug. 13 for a probable cause conference.
Hazel Park’s Mike McFall easily defeats former Warren mayor in House primary
Former longtime Warren Mayor Jim Fouts conceded defeat late Tuesday in his bid to upset incumbent state Rep. Mike McFall in the Democratic primary for the 14th District in Oakland and Macomb counties. Fouts, 81, who served as mayor of Macomb County’s largest city for 16 years, filed a surprise...
JD Vance labels Kamala Harris a 'chameleon,' says GOP's immigration plans improve lives
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — JD Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, called Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris a "chameleon" whose words "can't be trusted" and vowed that GOP efforts to combat illegal immigration would improve lives during a campaign stop Wednesday in Macomb County. Standing in front of...
Oakland County's sewage plan under attack
(The Center Square) – Michigan’s water is under investigation yet again. State Rep. Doug Wozniak, R-Shelby Township is looking to stop Oakland County's current sewage plan, which he claims dumps millions of gallons of waste into Macomb County waters each year. He told the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy to delay re-approval of Oakland’s discharge permit. Under the current permit plan, which expired last year, Oakland County...
Man sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for setting fire to ex-girlfriend's attached garage in Macomb County
According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, 31-year-old Zachary Zielonka pleaded no contest to charges of second degree arson and first degree home invasion in connection with the incident in Richmond Twp. last September.
Macomb County man sentenced for arson at ex-girlfriend’s home
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A 31-year-old Riley Township man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 6, for the arson of his ex-girlfriend’s house. Background: Man accused of arson in Macomb County house fire, no injuries reported. According to authorities, Zachary Zielonka pled no contest in June to second-degree arson and...
Marlinga wins 10th District primary, will face Rep. John James a second time
U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, will face Democratic former Macomb County Judge Carl Marlinga in Michigan's 10th Congressional District, in a rematch of one of the tightest U.S. House races in the country two years ago. The Associated Press called the Democratic primary around midnight on election night. ...
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