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Residents file lawsuit over Northville Downs demolition
NORTHVILLE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors" following an oil spill.The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the Wayne County Circuit Court against the city, Hunter Pasteur Northville LLC and Toll Northwest V Corporation. The city confirmed that the demolition of a building on the Downs development property resulted in the release of motor oil and kerosene leaking into storm drains following water runoff into Rouge River. In response, residents are requesting that the court halt further demolition until measures are...
Pickleball Facility Scheduled to Open Soon in Brighton
In the coming days, the Brighton area will have its own pickleball facility. What is pickleball, for the uninitiated? It’s called a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis, although less strenuous than the latter. At one time no more than a novelty, pickleball has become immensely popular as...
2 Michigan men sentenced after threatening people with firearms at convenience store
(CBS DETROIT) - Two Lansing men have been sentenced to prison for making threats and carrying firearms inside a convenience store, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.Quentin Earl Booth, 39, was sentenced to 71 months and three years' supervised release. Derrick Smith Jr., 30, was sentenced to 57 months. Federal prosecutors say in September 2023, police responded to a store in Lansing about a report that Smith walked into the store with an assault rifle. A witness reported hearing one of the men say "Everybody is going to die," according to a news release. When police arrived, officers spotted Booth putting...
TimberTown Crunch Time: Sign up to Volunteer
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in this story.) After two years of planning, it’s crunch time. Go time. Sign up to volunteer time. The rebuild of TimberTown takes place Aug. 6 through 11, and over 400 volunteers are still needed to make this community project a reality.
July 20: Saturday Farmers Market Features Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes and Sunflowers
It’s that time of the summer when the selection and colors of fruits and vegetables and flowers at the farmers markets are growing fast. If you’re shopping for fresh corn and tomatoes, don’t get to the market too late. Peaches and blueberries are also selling briskly. The...
Inmates impacted by staffing shortage in Michigan prisons
Mich. (WJRT) - Inmates in the Michigan Department of Corrections are voicing concerns about a staffing crisis in state prisons. ABC 12 reported on July 3rd that Michigan Corrections Officers called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to mobilize the state's National Guard to help with staffing. The corrections officers' union said...
Michigan police find homemade bomb in man's car during traffic stop
WYANDOTTE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police arrested two men on Wednesday after finding a homemade bomb inside his car during a traffic stop in Wyandotte.At about 10:40 p.m., two officers stopped a vehicle. The officers noticed "inconsistencies" while talking to the two men inside the vehicle, according to Wyandotte police. During the investigation, police discovered a homemade bomb containing shrapnel."This type of explosive device is designed to do one thing-kill or injure people. Shrapnel is designed to increase the lethality of the device; therefore, it can be safely assumed that their intent was malicious. However, this device will never hurt anyone due to the outstanding policework by Officer Tyler Groat, Officer Rasmussen, and Officer Saltsman," police said in a social media post.The two men were arrested for possession of an explosive device, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of cocaine.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Named a No.1 Hospital in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report
GRAND RAPIDS and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 16, 2024 – Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in Michigan* according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025. The ranking system, now in its 29th year, is designed to help patients choose the best care venues.
Republicans and independents endorse Democrat Curtis Hertel, emphasize people over party
Former State Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) promised to work across the aisle if elected to Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District while speaking at a July 17, campaign event. | Kyle Davidson. A number of Republican and independent lawmakers and officials have thrown their endorsement behind former state Sen....
Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigating 2 separate assaults on women
(CBS DETROIT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate assaults on women in Monroe Township this week. Officials say the first assault occurred in the early morning hours of July 15 in the Waterloo Park area. The second assault happened in the late evening of July 17 in a wooded area along Frenchcreek in the Meadowbrook Mobile Home Community.The perpetrator in both incidents was a man. Officials are working to determine if the same man is responsible for both assaults. The sheriff's office reminds residents to avoid being alone in dark, secluded areas and to be aware of their surroundings. Michigan State Police and Monroe police are assisting in the investigation. Anyone who may have information on these incidents is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.If you have been the victim of an assault and have not reported the incident, you're urged to call Monroe County Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070.
Jury reaches not guilty verdict on first-degree murder charge in Samantha Woll case
In a mixed verdict that may land the defendant back on trial, a Wayne County jury has acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of premeditated, first-degree murder for the death of Samantha Woll, the beloved synagogue leader and political activist whose fall 2023 stabbing death devastated the metro Detroit Jewish community and continues to torment her family. ...
Hazen's Blueberry Farm in Howell welcomes generations of pickers for timeless tradition
HOWELL — From 1 to 97. That was the age differential of blueberry pickers at Hazen’s Blueberry farm in Howell on a recent Thursday. Hazen’s has been a tradition for many families in metro Detroit. Tori Robbins, 33, of Livonia, had to stop and do the math: “My mom has been bringing me here... ” ...
Faster Horses Festival to kick off tonight featuring headliner Jelly Roll
Brooklyn, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Faster Horses Festival kicks off today at Michigan International Speedway and goes through Sunday this weekend. Tickets/passes range from $289 to $999. Main stage music begins at 2 p.m. Friday with five different acts leading up to the headliner who has a big story to tell.
Inside a new coffee spot (Shibam), Pair of Ferndale food favorites, and Detroit RenCen Reaction
On this Friday episode, Jer and Devon dive into the latest happenings around town. This includes new coffee spots, dining experiences, and reactions to the reaction on the future of Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center. Shibam Coffee in Dearborn. Jer and Devon discuss the unique flavors of Yemeni coffee at Shibam,...
Baseball etched into Tecumseh’s history
Tecumseh has displayed its passion for baseball through the years by putting high school players on course for Minor League Baseball, having a suitable Little League Park for kids to cultivate their passion for baseball and softball and winning high school state titles on the softball diamond. The town’s enthusiasm...
Controversial Detroit principal transferred to new school
The principal of Detroit’s Thirkell Elementary Middle-School is reassigned for the upcoming school year following claims from parents and staff that she created a hostile work environment. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti confirmed that Stephanie Gaines will be the new principal at the Catherine C. Blackwell...
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