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Michigan’s rarest butterfly is going extinct. Scientists are trying to save it.
BENTON HARBOR, MI – Ashley Cole-Wick brushed a walking pole across the tops of thin-leafed sedges in a groundwater-fed prairie fen in southern Michigan when a tiny, brown butterfly took flight. The endangered Mitchell’s satyr bobbled through the air low along the tops of the tall sedges and landed...
Lottery winner ‘in disbelief’ after securing $1m Powerball prize – after years of trying she had to forfeit thousands
A MICHIGAN woman won $1 million playing Powerball after years of trying to score a win. Lisa Cecil, 66, bought the Powerball ticket at supermarket Family Fare in Grand Rapids, about 158 miles northwest of Detroit. The winning lottery ticket was drawn on June 12, 2024. She matched the five white balls with this combination: […]
Alert: Beware of Fake Amazon Drivers in Michigan
Porch pirates may be stepping it up a notch in Michigan communities. The porch pirate problem is nothing new. Since online shopping has exploded, so has theft from our front doors. However, a new widespread problem has reared its ugly head. Some thieves are dressing as Amazon drivers and stealing packages off of people's front doors. We saw stories over the last few months surface from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Now, this crime trend is hitting Michigan. If there has ever been a time to get security cameras or at least a ring camera, the time is now.
Doctor says you may want to replace that trusty wire barbecue brush
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Grilling is great. The cleanup is minimal, but you might want to make sure when your are cleaning those grates you're not leaving a dangerous trail behind. If you're using a wire grill brush, be warned, the metal wires from grill brushes can be dangerous.
Protect yourself from skin cancer while outside during the 4th of July holiday weekend
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Skin cancer is more common than you might think and sun exposure is one of the biggest risk factors. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. With more people expected to spend time...
Ferndale residents targeted with BB guns; police investigate
FERNDALE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Ferndale police are investigating multiple reports of residents being struck by air-soft BB guns by a passing vehicle."I heard 'Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop' and like a bunch of shots, and I was like, what the heck was that?!" said a female Ferndale resident, who did not want to be identified.It was a chilling moment for the resident, who described the moment a car drove past her neighbor's home while she was outside with some workers in the area near Hilton and Woodward Heights as someone in an SUV with a BB gun took aim."As...
Royal Oak eatery honored by Easterseals MORC
Sign of the Beefcarver on Woodward was the backdrop for a recent unique award presentation. Easterseals MORC’s Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse, a mental health rehabilitation program that gives community members skills to prepare them for re-entry into the workforce or make a career change, presented the Sign of the Beefcarver restaurant on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak with an Employer Appreciation Plaque. On hand were Royal Oak Mayor Mike Fournier, restaurant owner Jay Joliat and Easterseals MORC representatives.
Lake Orion Board of Education members remember Steve Drakos amid board search
LAKE ORION — June 26 marked Lake Orion Community School’s first regular board of education meeting since long-time board member, community member, resident and business owner Steve Drakos’s passing. Drakos died June 14 at age 62 after an extended battle with cancer. He was a Lake Orion...
Second Michigan man charged with killing mother during police chase
(CBS DETROIT) - A second man has been charged in connection with the killing of a mother of two children during a police chase in Warren over the weekend. Damaree Terry, 26, was arrested Tuesday afternoon at his workplace in Auburn Hills for his role in the chase. Police say, after reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses, investigators learned that Terry was driving the second Dodge Charger that had fled officers. Terry admitted his involvement in the chase and told investigators where the vehicle was located. Authorities recovered the Dodge Charger and brought it to the Warren Police Department. The vehicle driven by James Hudson, 26, hit a Jeep on 10 Mile Road near Dequindre Road at around 1:30 a.m. This resulted in the death of Katrina Michael. After Hudson struck the victim's vehicle, Terry did not stop the vehicle he was driving. Terry was arraigned Wednesday on the charges of second-degree murder, first-degree fleeing and eluding, second-degree fleeing and eluding and reckless driving causing serious injury. He was given a $1 million bond and must wear a steel cuff tether if released. His preliminary examination is scheduled for July 23. Hudson was arraigned on the same charges on Tuesday.
PEAS provides a forever home to rescued farm animals
OXFORD TWP. — Even just a couple of hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) farm can provide an abundance of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit – for both the people and the animals. The sanctuary held an Open Barn Day on Sunday will host another...
Online seller meets would-be buyer for phone, is robbed
A woman who thought she was meeting a prospective buyer for her iPhone 15 in the parking lot of a Bloomfield Township grocery store ended up the victim of robbery, police say. The woman posted the phone for sale on Facebook Marketplace. She met the would-be buyer at the Hollywood Market, 1525 S. Opdyke Road, at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30.
Northville Man Charged with Drunk Driving After Canton Township Crash Injures Two
A Northville man has been arraigned on charges related to a crash in Canton Township that resulted in serious injuries for two individuals. Ryan Emery, 44, is accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, causing serious injury – a crime that carries a potential five-year sentence. The collision occurred on June 27, 2024, at the crossing of Canton Center and Ford roads, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit.
VIDEO: Police chase leads to car crash in Livingston County, one arrested
FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (WILX) - One person is behind bars after a police chase led to a car crash in Genoa Township. On Tuesday, July 2, officials from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office were told of a home invasion and carjacking that happened in Ingham County. Livingston County deputies, along with Michigan State Police troopers, found the truck in the Fowlerville area, where they attempted to pull the suspect over.
Flight to Amsterdam diverted to JFK after passengers served spoiled food: Delta
A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, officials told Nexstar's WPIX.
Noah Sanders, son of NFL legend Barry Sanders, earns Big Ten scholarship offer
The next generation of college football and NFL stars will be filled with familiar surnames. Noah Sanders, the youngest son of Detroit Lions great and arguably the best rusher ever, Barry Sanders, is now eyeing collegiate scholarship offers. His first Big Ten offer came recently. Already with ...
A robot is helping turn food waste into compost in Detroit
A Detroit company wants to know whether an autonomous robot can make composting food waste more environmentally friendly. Each week, Scrap Soils drives a truck around the city, picking up food waste from homes and businesses, and transports it to a local farm where it is turned into compost. Food...
Detroit's legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm
Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds. We study the connection between housing inequities and health, with the goal of informing local, state and national policy. Our focus is on how interdisciplinary research on housing relates to equity in health, race, income and aging.
What’s going up at the former home of the Detroit Red Wings
DETROIT - Long gone is the Joe Louis Arena, the former home of the Detroit Red Wings. In its place will soon be a swanky new hotel. Detroit-based developer Sterling Group and the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) have revealed details on what’s being built at the former site of “Hockeytown.”
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