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West Nile virus detected in Washtenaw County mosquitoes, birds
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes and birds in Washtenaw County, health officials said. Mosquitoes collected in July in Ypsilanti tested positive for the virus, Washtenaw County Health Department officials have announced. In addition, three birds in the southern part of the county have tested positive for the virus this summer, officials said.
Detroit Man Struck by His Own Vehicle on I-75 Following Collision
Early yesterday morning, a harrowing incident unfolded on I-75 as a Detroit man was hit by his own car following a collision. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the 31-year-old's vehicle had broken down on the southbound side of the freeway. While he was standing outside his Chevrolet Impala, which was stalled in the right lane near Sibley in Brownstown, the car was struck by a Ford Focus.
Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Wrong-Way I-75 Collision That Claimed a Life Last Year
A Detroit man has been arraigned on charges in connection to a deadly wrong-way collision on I-75 that occurred last year. Damien Eldridge Thomas, 42, stands accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, and reckless driving causing death. Stemming from the August 26, 2023 incident which claimed the life of Drasan Clanton, 26, and injured a 27-year-old Detroit man, as reported by The Detroit News.
Tee Grizzley Drops New Single “Detroit” Featuring 42 Dugg
Today, multiplatinum Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley released a new single titled “Detroit,” featuring fellow hometown artist 42 Dugg, via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. Known for proudly representing their city, both artists have consistently spotlighted Detroit’s story on a global stage. With “Detroit,” they delve into the struggles and successes of their hometown, delivering a gritty yet hopeful narrative. Tee Grizzley reflects on his journey, rapping, “I can finally see the light. I spent my whole life in the rain.”
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Accused of Lying About Residence to Avoid $832K Restitution
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is facing accusations of falsifying his residence in an alleged attempt to skirt nearly $832,000 in restitution tied to his public corruption case. According to Detroit Free Press, the allegations surfaced just before Kilpatrick's scheduled speech at Oakland County Republican Party's Lincoln Day dinner in Novi. At the dinner, Kilpatrick was expected to discuss repentance and redemption.
Lions have six new starters in final depth chart prediction
The Detroit Lions final preseason game is tomorrow and then things are going to really start coming into view in terms of what this team is going to look like in 2024. Before we get to that one, we want to make one more prediction as to what this teams' depth chart is going to look like this ...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which…
Developer planning $25 million upgrade of Dearborn shopping center that's mostly abandoned
Three days after the Detroit Free Press asked the City of Dearborn about blighted conditions at a mostly abandoned shopping center, the spot on Michigan Avenue had been somewhat cleaned up, a check for the back taxes was in the mail, and the owner was planning a $25 million redevelopment of Garrison Place. A Free Press reader sent photos of the shopping center, which once housed a Kroger and CVS, to the Free Press showing a broken...
“Like a second home…” Community says goodbye to beloved downriver bowling alley after nearly 80 years
Friday (8/23) was the final day for Biddle Bowl, at Biddle Avenue and Labadie Street. It opened in 1948. The family has sold the bowling alley, and it will be turned it into a storage facility.
Michigan’s young delegates at DNC say Harris nomination brought ‘vibe shift’ and a deluge of texts
CHICAGO — In 2008, an 18-year-old Jason Morgan witnessed then-Senator Barack Obama accept the nomination for president of the United States as a Michigan delegate. Sixteen years later, Morgan said he was nearly brought to tears watching Obama’s speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. As...
BOYS SOCCER: Inter-City Baptist opens up fall season with shutout of Lincoln Park
LINCOLN PARK – A non-conference soccer affair between two local boys’ soccer teams took place Friday night when Lincoln Park welcomed in nearby Allen Park Inter City Baptist. Playing in their first game of the season, the preseason state-ranked Chargers from Inter-City were able to knock off the...
2024 Romulus football season preview
One local football team who re-discovered some success a year ago was Romulus. The Eagles in 2023 finished with a record of 5-5 overall, reaching the state playoffs for the first time in a full nine-game season since 2017 which was also they posted a non-losing record. It’s been something...
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