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Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
JCS Tree Care Professionals in Troy, MI, Launches New Website and Brand Identity
Troy, MI - JCS Tree Care Professionals, a trusted provider of tree care services in Troy, MI, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website and refreshed brand identity. This strategic move highlights the company's ongoing commitment to serving the Troy community with exceptional tree care services, from routine maintenance to emergency storm response.
Mandalaneni says he’s ‘blessed’ to join faculty at OUWB
One of OUWB’s newer faculty members has traded the beauty, sun, and sand of the Caribbean to teach future and current physicians in the U.S., and particularly, in Michigan. Kesava Mandalaneni, MBBS, joined the Department of Foundational Medical Studies earlier this year. He primarily teaches neurology and neuroscience to...
Neighborhood Library Association Hosts Author Kelsey Ronan
The Neighborhood Library Association has announced the selection of its 14th annual Community Reads book - “Chevy in the Hole” by Kelsey Ronan. An event in November will feature Ronan. In the opening pages of the book, August “Gus” Molloy has just overdosed in a bathroom stall of...
A fantastic fall awaits at Meadow Brook Hall
Art, music and even mystery will transform Meadow Brook Hall this fall, with a series of fun fall events and tours. Visitors will be enchanted with the colorful event lineup, from a gorgeous outdoor floral art exhibit to thrilling screenings of classic films, Flashlight Tours, Mystery Dinners and so much more! All events take place at Meadow Brook Hall, the National Historic Landmark located on the campus of Oakland University.
3-star in-state OL Benjamin Eziuka to visit MSU for opener vs. FAU
An in-state three-star offensive lineman will be attending the Spartans’ season opener against Florida Atlantic next week. Benjamin Eziuka of Novi, Mich. announced on Friday that he’ll be at Michigan State’s season-opening matchup against Florida Atlantic next week. He is a three-star interior offensive lineman prospect in the 2026 class.
With threat of Stellantis strike looming, UAW rallies outside Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
UAW members rallied outside the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant on Friday afternoon as the union calls for Stellantis to “keep the promise.” Earlier this week the union threatened a possible strike against the automaker.
Mammoths Take Down Beavers, 16-5
UTICA, Mich. – The Westside Woolly Mammoths (23-17) defeated the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (15-24) with two big late innings, 16-5, in front of a sold out crowd Friday night at Jimmy John’s Field. For the Mammoths, Nick Pastore went 2-for-4 with two RBI with two runs scored, and...
MSP: Saginaw man killed, Swartz Creek man injured in crash
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WNEM) – A Saginaw man was killed and a Swartz Creek man was injured in a motorcycle crash on I-75 Thursday night, Aug. 22, Michigan State Police (MSP) said. MSP said the crash occurred on northbound I-75 near 14 Mile Road in Madison Heights at 9:25...
Jury finds former Northland Mall guards not guilty in 2014 death of threatening man
Three former employees of a private security company who were guards at Northland Mall in Southfield were found not guilty Friday in the 2014 death of a man who died after the guards wrestled the man to the floor of the mall and held him face down. Former guards John Seiberling, Gaven King,...
Bloomfield Maple Theater being demolished
After closing in early February 2024, a true victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maple Theater is now being demolished, according to Bloomfield Township officials. According to township building official Steve Fink, the owners of the building are demolishing it, and nothing is currently planned to be built in its place.
Arrest made after 9-year-old boy shoots himself in the hand at Madison Heights home
A person is in custody after a 9-year-old Madison Heights boy shot himself in the hand with an unsecured gun Friday afternoon. Police were called to the hospital after the boy was brought in.
Wayne County to hold public meeting on plan to store hazardous, radioactive waste in landfill
Wayne County commissioners plan a public discussion Tuesday on a controversial plan to bring hazardous and radioactive waste into a Van Buren Township landfill. The public discussion is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at 500 Griswold St. in Detroit, inside the Guardian Building. Several officials were concerned about the plan after the...
Cohoctah Man Trapped Under Tractor Dies
An 84-year old Livingston County man who was trapped under a tractor has died as a result of his injuries. Livingston County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Steinacker Road in Cohoctah Township on August 15th after they were notified by the man's wife that when she went out to check on his whereabouts at about 2 p.m. she found him underneath a large tractor.
Livingston County Sheriff's Office accused of violating Campaign Finance Act
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Bureau of Elections confirmed that it is investigating the Livingston County Sheriff's Office for allegedly violating the state's Campaign Finance Act.The department did not provide details on the investigation but said it received two complaints against the sheriff's office and Sheriff Michael Murphy. However, Murphy disputes the allegations."I do not believe I violated the Campaign Finance Act. I welcome the investigation," he said in a statement to CBS News Detroit.State records show that Murphy was accused of violating the act in 2018 for appearing in then-Attorney General Bill Schuette's campaign video for governor with a...
Detroit police searching for missing 58-year-old man
DETROIT – Detroit police are looking for a missing 58-year-old man. Kelvin Anderson was last seen on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in the 2900 block of Baldwin Street. Police said he left home and has not returned. He was last seen wearing a white hat, red, white, and blue flannel shirt, and black pants. He was carrying a black and gray backpack.
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