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Here comes a big blanket of smoke toward Michigan, Great Lakes region
The satellite imagery shows smoke, and our weather models show it’s coming our way. The upper-air flow has changed a touch over the past week. This different upper-air flow is going to bring air from western Canada overhead of Michigan in the next week. That area of Canada has large wildfires going now.
Eminem’s Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Spotted With Apparent Facial Injury in Rare Outing 2 Years After Suicide Attempt
Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, was spotted looking worse for wear as she made a rare outing near her home in Michigan nearly three years after her attempt to take her life. In photos obtained by In Touch, Kim, 49, showed off her new short pixie cut held up with a bandana. She rocked a black tank top and a pair of grey sweatpants.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Michigan State Police Dismantle Theft Ring: Two Men Charged, Stolen Goods Worth $35K Recovered
Michigan State Police troopers, in a swift response to a motorcycle theft, uncovered a wider criminal network resulting in the recovery of multiple stolen items and the arrest of two men. According to UpNorthLive, the initial theft report emerged from Blair Township last Thursday, sparking a rapid search fueled by social media buzz and crucial tips from the community.
Judge denies motion for release for teen who has awaited trial for a year
Circuit Court Judge Daniel Damman rejected a request for Carmello Wilson's release, despite the juvenile having spent over a year incarcerated. Wilson, a 16-year-old who is accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old KC Curtis Cureton in July 2023, has been in custody since the shooting and is being charged as an adult with open murder. He has also been charged with felony firearm use and resisting, obstructing, or assaulting a police officer.
Thunderstorm rundown: Timing, placement over Michigan in next few days
The next three days will have an area of thunderstorms over Michigan. The area of storms will be in different spots each day. Here’s when you can plan on a thunderstorm at your Michigan location. Firstly, none of these thunderstorms are expected to be officially called severe. The official...
Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. A massive global technology outage Friday has disrupted computers at several hospitals, police phone lines and operations at Detroit border crossings. The confusion began Friday as computer systems throughout metro Detroit were updated by a global...
Pontiac man convicted of murder for killing Auburn Hills artist in 'petty dispute' over paint supplies: prosecutor
A Metro Detroit man faces life in prison following his conviction on a murder charge for what prosecutors call a senseless killing over a petty dispute.
Richmond Lions help clean aircraft displays at Selfridge museum
Nine volunteers from the Richmond Lions Club finished up their cleaning of a Korean War-era North American F-86A aircraft earlier this month at the Selfridge Military Air Museum at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. This is the 17th year that the club has participated in the museum’s Adopt-A-Plane program.
St. Clair County news briefs: Lions Club officers installed; road work underway
An installation ceremony took place on July 17 at the Algonac Lions Club for incoming officers of the club. Dr. William Brady, who has been an active member of the Algonac Lions Club for the past 30 years, will serve as the club president for 2024-2025, the group said in a news release.
Wrong-way driver injured in rollover crash on I-69
A driver who was travelling eastbound on westbound lanes of Interstate 69 was severely injured in a crash Sunday night near Capac. A news release from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office states dispatchers received a call about a wrong-way driver around 9:30 p.m. Before deputies could arrive on the interstate, a rollover crash involving the driver was called in.
Oakland County to roll out online program to help those with student debt
Two years ago, Brendan Johnson at age 28 became the youngest countywide elected official in southeast Michigan. Johnson , a Democrat from Rochester Hills, flipped a county commission seat that had been held by Republicans. But along with electoral success, he had baggage: about $150,000 in college debt, accrued after getting a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University followed by a costly master's in foreign service from Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. ...
The Metro: How Michigan’s insurance reform laws failed to protect Detroit drivers
A recent joint investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found that the average cost of auto insurance in Detroit is $5,300 a year — more than any other big city in the country. State reforms put in place five years ago were supposed to bring relief by prohibiting...
Average driver in Flint loses $2000+/year driving on Michigan roads, says new report
FLINT, Mich. - A new report released on Tuesday shows data that Michigan's deteriorated roads are costing drivers cold, hard cash. According to the report released by TRIP, the average driver in the Flint area loses $2,150 annually as a result of driving on roads that are dilapidated and congested.
Detroit teacher to become 1st woman to run across the state
DETROIT – A Detroit teacher is setting out on a journey to become the first woman ever to run across the state of Michigan and she’s hoping to raise some money for some great causes along the way. Sarah Porter is a teacher and cross country coach at...
Detroit modifying rental ordinance to address property inspections, landlords in violation
(CBS DETROIT) - City officials proposed changes to Detroit's rental ordinance to ensure the health and safety of residents and address landlords who are in violation.The changes were submitted to the Detroit City Council last week before they were introduced to the Public Health and Safety Committee on Monday. A public hearing will scheduled for a later date.The city currently has a two-step separate inspection process, which costs over $1,000. Officials said about 10% of rental properties in the city comply with the two-part inspections."The City's current approach is not working," Mayor Mike Duggan said in a statement. "We want...
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