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Detroit sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz receives 'lovely, just lovely' on-air tribute on final day at WDIV
There may be no crying in baseball, as the film "A League of Their Own" famously noted. But on WDIV-TV, there were plenty of heartfelt emotions as Local 4 News said goodbye to longtime sports anchor Bernie Smilovitz on Monday night. In late May, the station officially confirmed that Smilovitz —...
Ottawa Comes to Terms on Contract With Veteran Winger
Veteran forward and former Stanley Cup Champion has a new contract. After spending the last few seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, David Perron is on the move with a new contract. Perron is signing with the Ottawa Senators and is locked in for the next two years. Also, he will have an AAV of $4 million, which is similar to what his previous deal was.
Detroit man convicted in 2021 Facebook Marketplace murder
Prosecutors said Devontae Long shot and killed the man who drove from his Louisville home to Detroit to buy a pull-behind vehicle trailer from Long. Long had pre-arranged the meeting with the victim via Facebook Marketplace.
Six pounds of fentanyl, enough to kill over one million people, seized at Windsor/Detroit border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) announced they seized six pounds of fentanyl, or enough to kill well over one million people, at the Fort Street Cargo Facility in early June.
Former Spartan Miles Bridges reportedly no longer a free agent target for Pistons
It appears Miles Bridges will not be returning to his home state for the next chapter in his basketball career. Aaron Johnson of Pistons Palace reported on Sunday that Detroit is no longer showing interest in signing the former Spartan during the NBA free agency period. Bridges is from Flint, Mich. and starred for the Spartans for a pair of seasons from 2016 – 2018.
Dearborn Heights averts shutdown of city services amid infighting among officials
Services by Dearborn Heights government continued as normal Monday after the city council averted a threatened shutdown by passing a budget. But tensions remain as the legislative body clashes with the mayor amid concerns expressed by some residents that the city's image has been tarnished by the infighting. Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi said last week that the city could shut down its services starting July 1 because the council had still not passed its annual budget...
Classic car show of cherished rides is driving force behind fundraiser for Penrickton
It’s going to be a classic celebration. For those who appreciate the hot rods, muscle cars, vintage trucks, street rods and more, the annual Wanderers Classic Car Club annual Penrickton Center for Blind Children just might be your speed. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m....
More than 20 shots fired between people in two cars on 8 Mile near Mound Tuesday morning; Warren Police investigating
Warren Police detectives are investigating after more than 20 shots were fired between people in two cars along 8 Mile Road near Mound Rd., Tuesday morning.
Dearborn burger spot nabs best burger title for Brisket Truffle Burger
By a narrow, two-point margin, a Dearborn burger joint's double smash burger patty topped with smoked brisket and truffle aioli was deemed the 2024 Burger Battle champ at Sunday afternoon's Burger Battle competition. Eastern Market's Shed 5 was the hot spot for the annual event that brings together metro area burger restaurants showcasing...
Priority Waste finalizes GFL purchase and takes over some Oakland County routes
Dozens of Metro Detroit cities will now receive garbage pickup service from Priority Waste after last-minute contract approvals last week, including Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Waterford Township, Farmington Hills, Milford Township, Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Oak Park. Priority became Michigan’s largest waste hauler when it finalized its purchase of GFL...
Street Art Fest to brighten Berkley roads once again
BERKLEY — The colorful nature of the Berkley Street Art Fest will make its return this month. The Berkley Street Art Fest will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, on Coolidge Highway between Catalpa Drive and Beverly Boulevard. The highlight of the festival, as always,...
Abandoned Michigan Sears Store: A Silent Reminder
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sears stores were founded in 1886 as the R.W. Sears Watch Company in Chicago. Along with Richard Sears, the company was co-founded by Alvah Roebuck. For almost...
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