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Site of 3 killings during 1967 Detroit riot to receive historic marker
DETROIT — The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city's bloody 1967 race riot is receiving a historic marker. A dedication ceremony is scheduled Friday several miles (kilometers) north of downtown where the Algiers...
Lions lose K Michael Badgley to a season-ending injury, giving UFL star Jake Bates chance to win job
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the season with a significant injury, leaving United Football League sensation Jake Bates as the front-runner for the job, coach Dan Campbell said Friday. Badgley was injured before practice Thursday and will require surgery. The Lions didn’t disclose the nature of the injury. ESPN reported it was a torn hamstring. “Feel awful for Badge, man,” Campbell said. “He worked his tail off to get ready for this season. He was having a good spring and was ready for camp and so — anyway, it’s tough.” Badgley had kicked for six NFL teams since 2018 before the Lions signed him to their practice squad a year ago. He was activated in December and went 4 for 4 on field goals over the last three regular-season games and 3 for 3 in the playoffs.
Flags to be lowered at half-staff for fallen Melvindale police officer
MELVINDALE, Mich. (WILX) - Flags will be lowered to half-staff Friday for fallen Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said. Officer Said was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday. His funeral is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. in Dearborn, where hundreds of people are expected to line the streets for a solemn procession.
Increase in Glock switches causing concern in Metro Detroit
Spencer Ellis, Lead Pastor of Citadel of Praise in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood, says gun violence in Detroit has affected members of his congregation personally, and he struggles to understand how these illegal Glock switches are making their way into the hands of everyday people.
Community remembers fallen Melvindale officer Mohamed Said
The community of Melvindale lined up to pay their respects as hundreds of law enforcement from across the state of Michigan came together to escort fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said for the final time.
Funeral for fallen Melvindale officer, no decision on retrial in Samantha Woll case and more stories
Funeral services are happening Friday for fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said at the Dearborn Mosque American Moslem Society; the defense for the man accused of killing prominent Jewish leader Samantha Woll wants his case dismissed and more on the latest top stories.
Lions kicker Michael Badgley out for the season
DETROIT — Lions kicker Michael Badgley is out for the season, according to multiple sources. ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter and NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport were among those who reported that Badgley will miss the entire season because of a leg injury suffered Thursday during practice. Rapoport reported that Badgley suffered a torn hamstring. Lions K Michael Badgley is out for the rest of the season after injuring his leg during practice Thursday and the team deciding to place him on injured reserve.
Henry Payne: Corvette ZR1 drops mic with 1,000+ horsepower
STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan - Corvette has blown past the 1,000-horsepower marker. Chevy introduced its fastest, track-focused, 2025 ZR1 model Thursday with a twin-turbocharged, 5.5-liter V-8 engine that makes a stratospheric 1,064 horsepower - the first ‘Vette to hit quadruple digits. The number puts the mid-engine sportscar in elite, million-dollar-plus hypercar territory along with European rocket ships like the 1,063-horsepower Mercedes-AMG One and 1,160-horse Aston Martin Valkyrie. Yet the Corvette will cost a tenth of these exotics at an estimated $150,000 when it goes on sale this fall.
Have You Had Michigan’s Most Extravagant, Over-the-Top Dessert?
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth but also want something out-of-the-ordinary? One Michigan bakery is serving up the most extravagant desserts in the state!. Foodie website Love Food sought to find the most over-the-top dessert in every U.S. state, based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of their team.
Fluor Corporation connects Detroit with Windsor
IRVING, Texas — Detroit and Windsor are together at last. Fluor Corporation and its partners celebrated the official deck connection of the Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River. Measuring a half-mile (853 meters), the bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and the 10th longest in the world. The bridge also has the distinction of being the longest composite steel and concrete decked cable-stayed bridge in the world.
2024 Saginaw Valley League North football schedules
The 2024 Michigan high school football season begins Thursday, Aug. 29, with teams fighting to be among the final one playing Nov. 29-30 at Ford Field in Detroit. Mount Pleasant is the defending Saginaw Valley League North champion, rolling through the conference with a 6-0 record. The Oilers were 9-2 overall, with a 42-7 loss to Heritage to start the season and a 45-21 playoff loss to Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central to end the season.
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Detroit's Affordable Housing Boost, New Preserve on Ash I Breaks Ground in North Corktown
The city of Detroit is welcoming a significant boost in its affordable housing arsenal, with the groundbreaking of the Preserve on Ash I in North Corktown. The project is part of a forthcoming injection of nearly 600 new and preserved units of affordable housing in the Greater Corktown area. This ambitious effort is being backed by a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that was awarded to the city back in 2021. Mayor Mike Duggan celebrated this step forward, expressing gratitude for the various partners involved and emphasizing the inclusive nature of Detroit’s renaissance. "As Detroit comes back, we are building the city in a way that includes Detroiters of all income levels who stayed, rather than pushing them out," Duggan said in a statement obtained by detroitmi.gov.
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