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Police to unveil new details in case of missing teen last seen leaving Detroit bus in January
DETROIT – Charges may soon come in the case of missing Detroit 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris. “We are prepared very soon to make an announcement on this case,” Detroit police Chief James White said Thursday during a Board of Police Commissioners meeting. Detroit police Commissioner Tamara Smith asked...
Former Yankees third baseman designated for assignment
The Tigers announced Friday that they have selected the contracts of infielders Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney, moves that were reported Thursday. In corresponding moves, outfielder Akil Baddoo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo and infielder Gio Urshela was designated for assignment. To open another 40-man spot, left-hander Easton Lucas was designated for assignment. Robert Murray of FanSided reported the Urshela move on X before the official announcement.
Surveillance video captures 2-car crash on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – Surveillance video has captured the moment when two cars crashed into each other on Detroit’s west side. The crash occurred on Friday (Aug. 16) on W. Outer Drive and Mansfield Street. In the video, both cars are seen suffering significant damage. It is not known if...
Tigers DFA former Yankees fan favorite right before weekend clash
With the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees set to battle in a three-game set this weekend with both teams headed in completely different directions, coincidentally a couple of storylines emerged linking the clubs. There have been some ripple effects from the Tigers' recent decisions to call up a few...
Festival in Detroit set to celebrate music and culture
Music will be sounding and people will be dancing in Detroit this weekend during Afro Nation, which is considered the world’s largest Afrobeats festival. The festival will bring together Afrobeats artists, along with artists from other genres like hip hop, RnB, and dancehall. The festival lineup includes acts like Rema, Lil Wayne, Asake, Kash Doll, Kelvin Momo, and others.
Detroit Non-Profit Works to Educate Locals on Pollinators
Aug. 18, 2024 ~ CATCH is an acronym for Caring Athletes Team for Children’s and Henry Ford Hospitals that was founded by the late Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson in 1987. CATCH Executive Director Jim Hughs says dollars from special events and donations have facilitated a steady stream of items and services that help improve the quality of life for thousands of sick and underprivileged children. Since its founding, CATCH has provided more than $10.7 million for this purpose and grown its Board-Designated Endowment Fund to $13 million to help serve the mission in perpetuity.
The one Lions player that absolutely has to have the biggest game on Saturday to keep his spot
Look, I don't want to see this happen just like Detroit Lions fans don't want to see this happen, but this is kind of where things are right now. James Houston has to have a big night on Saturday, or it could be the end of his time with the Lions. Here's why. For starters, Houston isn't having the ...
CriticLEE Speaking: 'Alien: Romulus' is a new voyage not far from its mothership
This week, FOX 2's Lee Thomas and The Detroit News' Adam Graham review "Alien: Romulus," "Dìdi," "Sing Sing" and more. "Alien: Romulus" is the seventh movie in the "Alien" franchise -- while the film has an all new cast, they head to a familiar abandoned outpost floating in space.
Deaf and hard of hearing kids have a role in climate resilience
Six years ago, the Association for the Advancement of Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing was founded by four mothers who wanted to create change and educational programming for their deaf children and community. “We are dedicated to improving the educational and occupational outcomes of deaf/hard of hearing youth and young adults by creating more...
Michigan Woman Wins $1M on Instant Ticket Sold at Meijer Gas Station
A Michigan woman who has always believed she would win a large lottery jackpot has cashed in for $1 million on a ticket she bought at a Meijer gas station. The 40-year-old woman from Oakland County said she has always had this feeling that one day she and her husband would win big.
US Border Patrol: Michigan Residents Should Watch the Great Lakes for Suspicious Activity
Many Michiganders plan weekend and summer getaways to spend some time along the state's Great Lakes. We don't really think about the fact that many of these lakes are also potential ports of entry, legal or otherwise, as the lakes border Canada. The US Border Patrol has signs posted at...
Record Store Owned by Former Metallica Bassist’s Nephew Opens in Michigan
Ask any classic metal fan, they'll tell you nothing beats vinyl. While the oldheads in the thrash metal scene have always had an appreciation for tabbing through sleeves of records, the younger generation is jumping into the fire of record stores just as often. It's no wonder record stores are...
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
Metro Detroit families shop for deals as back-to-school shopping is hit with inflation woes
(CBS DETROIT) - It's prime back-to-school shopping season. As inflation woes continue, families do everything they can to stock up on items to kick off the school year."I don't necessarily go to dollar stores or thrift stores because I know if I pay attention to Facebook and look at those pages that offer the community free things for children to go back to school. I'm on it," said parent Ecora Foshee.Foshee is just one of many parents in the area searching for back-to-school deals.According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping will top $39 billion this year, up from $26...
Caution! There is a Big Meat Recall Here in Michigan!
If you are a lunch meat fan and you will be either packing lunch for you kids going back to school soon, or even yourself, you had better watch out because there is a big deli meat recall. Boar's Head, one of the most popular and trusted brands of deli...
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